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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
Small bills FTW. How is the sim card situation? Is it easy to get, or worthwhile? Last time I went I didn't bother. But I am thinking this time with my group much larger and we'll be venturing out more, I am thinking it's worthwhile to get one.
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Well...I didnt bother. For my vacation over Christmas 2021 I took my entire family, so there were 8 of us.
We had no issues with cell phones operating in Cuba and didnt do anything like getting a local SIM card, they've come a ways since the last time I was there.
But then again, that may depend. Our Hotel had pretty decent Wifi and cell reception and off-resort we also had no issues.
Oh! And I should also mention (but you probably already know?) that Cuba was largely constructed out of old Soviet junk, so they use the European dual-prong power outlets so do yourself a favour and make sure you bring a convertor for charging any devices.
I recommend getting one before you go, either in Calgary or at the Calgary Airport. I have mine from a few European trips, but the kids didnt have one and kept 'yoinking' mine, and they're not all that easy to come by once you're in Cuba.
You can plug in your devices straight to the wall if they're dual-prong (no ground) but its all 220V so your stuff will get HOT. Not something I felt interested in risking.