I want to make sure, if I can take american dollars to cuba, how much is the fine to pay? just wondering, since I heard 20% is the fine for changing US dollars for Cuban pesos.

Is there any way to buy Cuban pesos outside Cuba? could be with travel agency, I don't know. Pls I really appreciate your comments.

Thank you

Yes its true .. American dollar have a fine of 20% so for 1USD you get 0.80 CUC. In Cuba exist 2 currencies, CUC and CUP, the standar change is 1 CUC for 24 CUP. And foreign currencies are changed into CUC and after you can change into CUP (Cuban Pesos) Anyways all touristic places you have to pay in CUC so i recommend to not change CUC into CUPs only when you really need it (only few times i can tell you). Hope it helps

thanks for the lovely info as i live in America i also don't know that much as many people would also don't know that Cuba exist 2 currencies, CUC and CUP.

thanks for sharing

The cashier at the CADECA examine each note carefully sometimes using ultraviolet light and also by manual inspection is therefore very important that all sterling notes in the United Kingdom are in good condition.

Cuban peso is the currency of Cuba..Don't take the US dollar.Other all things are already told by traveller_cu..Just to give one tip is that.Locals here have their own peso which worth a lot less then the tourist peso..Both looks same..So just take care while traveling..

Hello friends thanks for sharing with us.

Sights to See When Taking the Golden Triangle Tour in India

The Golden Triangle tour of India is by far the most popular tourist route through North India. The raw Golden Triangle takes you through Delhi, Agra (home of the Taj Mahal) and Jaipur (the capital of Rajasthan state). However, the tour often includes extensions, such as Ranthambhore - famous for its jungle tiger safaris and Shimla - summer home of the British Raj.

When starting in Delhi, it can be a big culture shock to suddenly be immersed in such a loud, bustling and crowded place! However, after a little adjustment it can be an amazing place to be introduced to India. There are plenty of famous spots to see in Delhi, such as the Parliament House, India Gate, Gandhi's cremation site and also Gandhi's house! Taking a cycle-rickshaw ride through the narrow streets of Old Delhi bazaar (market) is also a must.

The next destination on the agenda is Agra. Agra is the home of the incredibly well-known Taj Mahal. The Taj truly is as amazing as it is said to be. It is well worth using a guide to explain the beautiful history behind this amazing monument. The story of how Shah Jahan built the Taj in memory of his late, beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the 1700's. Upon Mumtaz Mahals deathbed, Shah Jahan promised her that he would never marry and that he would build the richest and most magnificent tomb for her memory. The story has been melting hearts since it's creation in the 1600's. The Taj Mahal took 22 years and a whopping 22,000 workers to construct.

It is very common to visit Ranthambhore after Agra, to experience the Indian jungle on a tiger safari game drive. To reach Ranthambhore, the route is to drive to Bharatpur and board the train from there. The drive is around an hour, an hour and a half and the train is then around 2 and a half hours. In Ranthambhore, the atmosphere is rather peaceful and a complete contrast to the hustle and bustle of Delhi. The town is small, natural and completely revolves around the tourism from Ranthambhore National Park. There are two safaris per day, one in the morning (between 6:30am - 10am) and again in the afternoon (2:30pm - 6pm). There are also two different vehicles to choose from, a small 6 seater jeep or a larger 20 seater open-bus canter. When on safari in Ranthambhore National Park, you can see the Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear, Sambar Deer, Wild Boar and many many more species of animals, plants and birds.

The next stop is Jaipur. To reach Jaipur from Ranthambhore is around a 4 hour drive. Jaipur, nicknamed the 'Pink City' is the capital of Rajasthan state and is famous for its beautiful royal buildings. It screams out stories of it's royal past everywhere you look. On the Golden Triangle tour, it is popular to visit the Ambar Fort in Jaipur in order to ride an elephant up the fort entrance into the fort. The elephant holds two people, plus one elephant driver, for lack of a better term! After the elephant ride, you should visit the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal - beautiful examples of Indian architecture which are very well preserved. The Jantar Mantar is also a must. The Jantar Mantar was built in the 1700's and is an observatory. Extremely accurate, the jantar mantar provides information on the sun, time of day along with the positions of the stars and the zodiac.

There are two types of currency on Cuba 1) Cuba Peso and 2) Cuba Convertible Peso. That is true that there is 20% fine to exchange Dollars in Cuba Peso. There is no other way to get your Dollars convert into Cuba Dollars. You have to contact authorized Currency converting agencies.

Cuban peso is the currency of Cuba