Trip to cuba?

Question

im going to cuba this friday and they told that there is no internet conection there and i cant take stuff like my ipod because its prohibited

Answer 1

No no no...there IS internet connection in Cuba and you can take your iPod with you (among other things) because they're NOT prohibited.

There are internet cafes at the resorts as Richard K said (as well as in the cities). And they work.

Have a great time in Cuba. Download salsa on your iPod so you can really feel the Cuban vibe :-)

This info is from this link:

http://www.gocuba.ca/en/travelTips.asp#3

Inbound travelers:

In addition to their personal jewelry, cameras and other valuables, visitors are allowed to bring into Cuba, duty free, two bottles of liquor, one carton of cigarettes and up to 10 kilograms of medicine. Gifts up to a value of $250 US can also be brought in. Of that, $50 is duty-free; the rest is 100 per cent taxable.

Narcotics and firearms, except for authorized hunting weapons, are not allowed into the country. No restrictions exist on the amount of money a visitor can bring into the country, but amounts over $5,000 US should be declared.

(new) VCR and DVD players are now allowed into Cuba:

Cuban customs has lifted the restrictions on the importation of VCR and DVD players into Cuba. Starting May 1st, 2007 travelers can bring them into the country regardless the type, brand or model, including the built-in ones in other equipments.

Tourists are allowed to take their personal effects which include the articles (new or used) that they reasonably need for their holidays (according the length and purpose of the trip), plus: sport equipment, jewels, photographic camera, camcorder, cellular phones, blackberries, laptops, Ipods, MP3 players, video games, hair dryers, electric shavers, binoculars, one portable radio receiver, tape recorder, one portable music instrument and a sound recording device.

It's prohibited to bring into the country: narcotics, explosives, pornography, any item (including literature) intended to be used against the national security, animals and plants regulated under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, GPS, cordless phones (for the household) that operate in bands different than 40-49 MHz and 2,4 and 5 GHz and household appliances: freezers, air conditioners, electric kitchens and furnaces, electric ovens, electric showers, electric fryers, electric water heaters, irons (travel irons are allowed), toasters and any spare electrical parts for the above.

(new)  Effective December 20th 2007, walkie-talkies are now allowed in Cuba for tourists. They must be registered at customs when entering and you must bring them back with you.

Answer 2

You will without any doubt be able to use the internet, the resorts all have it available and there are internet cafes also available in places like Varadero. ipods are also allowed.

Answer 3

It's probably true. Cuba is a very controlling, restrictive government. They're leary of Americans.