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When's the best time to visit Camaguey?

Camagüey is hot all the year around. The drier season for visitors is Nov-Apr when the weather is usually sunny, mostly dry and less humid. Hurricane and tropical storms are possible Aug-Nov.

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

What's the official language in Camaguey?

Spanish.

How do I get local currency in Camaguey?

For the latest currency information, please see our FAQs page for Cuba.

What's the time difference between Camaguey and UK?

GMT -5 hours; usually there is daylight saving in the summer but it is a moveable feast.

What places combine well with Baracoa?

Sancti Spíritus (168km) small, unspoilt colonial town; Trinidad (61km) the best preserved colonial town; the beach at Guardalavaca (217km); Santa Lucia resort and Playa Los Cocos for beach time, (112km).

How do I get to Camaguey?

Camagüey is 530km by road from Havana (6 hours) or 1 hour by air, 168km from Sancti Spíritus, 205km from Bayamo (2 hours 45mins).

What are the festivals, sport and cultural events in Camaguey?

City foundation: Camagüey first week of Feb; street parties.

Carnival: Camagüey, 24-29 Jun.

If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.

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