Capital city, Cuba
Can you drink tap water in Havana?
Can you drink the tap water in Havana?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Blackouts stop the pumps, so supply is erratic and bottled water can run short.
Key facts
- In Havana: Drink bottled or filtered water. Blackouts stop the pumps, so supply is erratic and bottled water can run short.
- Across Cuba: Drink bottled or filtered water. Blackouts stop the pumps, so supply is erratic and bottled water can run short. A filter bottle helps.
Tap water across Cuba
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Havana | No, drink bottled |
| Varadero | No, drink bottled |
| Viñales | No, drink bottled |
| Trinidad | No, drink bottled |
| Santiago de Cuba | No, drink bottled |
| Cienfuegos | No, drink bottled |
| Cayo Coco | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Havana?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Blackouts stop the pumps, so supply is erratic and bottled water can run short.
Can you drink tap water in Cuba?
Drink bottled or filtered water. Blackouts stop the pumps, so supply is erratic and bottled water can run short. A filter bottle helps.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Cuban tourism portal (Ministry of Tourism)
- ETECSA
- Viazul
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