OFFLINE TRAVEL TOOL
Offline maps for Cuba: prepare before the connection fails
A downloaded map is a practical backup for taxis, hotel changes, weak mobile service, power outages and day trips outside the resort.
The recommended backup system
1. Offline map app
Download Cuba or the required regions in advance.
Download Cuba or the required regions in advance.
2. Screenshots
Hotel, airport, route and meeting points.
Hotel, airport, route and meeting points.
3. Offline documents
Insurance, D’Viajeros, eVisa and reservations.
Insurance, D’Viajeros, eVisa and reservations.
4. Paper backup
Hotel address and emergency contacts.
Hotel address and emergency contacts.
Areas and places to download
- All of Varadero and Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport.
- Matanzas, Havana or Cárdenas when included in your itinerary.
- Your exact resort or casa, not only the general neighbourhood.
- Excursion pickup points, restaurants and the return address.
Information to save offline
- Hotel address in Spanish.
- Transfer and flight confirmations.
- Travel insurance policy and assistance number.
- D’Viajeros QR code and eVisa details.
- Driver name, agreed price and WhatsApp number.
- Copies of important messages about relocation or delays.
Taxi phrase to save
Hola, voy a esta dirección. ¿Puede llevarme aquí? Esta es la ubicación en el mapa. Por favor, confirme el precio antes de salir.
The airplane-mode test
- Turn on airplane mode.
- Open the map and locate the hotel.
- Confirm that navigation and saved places still appear.
- Open insurance, QR codes and reservations without WiFi.
- Share the same files with a travel companion.
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