Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Cuba for Christmas?

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Hello,

I plan on going to Cuba from Cancun Dec 21st - Dec 31st.

Is this a bust time in for travel in Cuba? Difficult to find an inexpensive casa.

Flight wise will the flights be full on Click Mexicana to and from Cancun 12/21 - 12/31

Anything I should lookout for or avoid during this time of year?

Thanks

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Historically they have been. You should make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

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Just about everywhere in the Caribbean is much busier and more expensive around Xmas time.

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Dec 15 marks the beginning of high season for airfares and rental houses and drops off a week after New Year Day when airfares are discounted to the end of Jan before going up again in Feb. Dec 25 is just another day on the calendar for the average working Cuban unless he has families or relatives or lovers coming to Cuba bearing Xmas presents. New Year Day is the big day for Cubans spent with the family over dinner and drinks and a party at whoever has the biggest house and loudest stereo player. For me there is nothing special about Dec 21 to 31 except it’s warmer in Cuba than Canada. Maybe for Santa Claus it’s special to come once a year.

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