Havana

[EddieLima]

Excellent report on the nightlife. Intel from Cuba is hard to come by. Especially for the info we seek in this forum. But your math isn't mathing to me! Only one thing is bothering me. You paid $160 dollars for a piece of Cuban ass? Please tell me the zero key on your keyboard sticks or you didn't use a decimal. Of course I'm not suggesting 16 bux but "one hundred and sixty dollars?" It gets better / worse-you said they ask for $100 up front but its better to hit them up during the day and pay $160? Or $200 altogether with the taxi? Please correct me sir, but those are escort prices in a well developed country, not for Cuba! I'm not Leonardo DiCaprio but dayum! I'm from NYC, and here we call that "hustling backwards". Please shed some light on this for me / us!


Thank You very much. Great report. I've been a few times to Havana but last time before Covid so nice hearing from you as things often change.

[Zeos1]

Jinetera, contrary to the popular belief, does not mean that. It is a variation of the Canadian term jinette (Hope I wrote it well), which is how prostitutes were called in Canada when Cuba opened up to tourism.I don't think so. It is from Spanish, the term jinete, meaning horserider, and a verb jintear, meaning "to ride horses". It was applied to prostitution in Cuba, but can also mean being a hustler, as in the guys that try to connect you with the prostitute, similar to a pimp (jintero). It is often more of the sugardaddy type relationship whereas more traditional terms such as puta are used for regular prostitution.

[HSendatsu]

I don't think so. It is from Spanish, the term jinete, meaning horserider, and a verb jintear, meaning "to ride horses". It was applied to prostitution in Cuba, but can also mean being a hustler, as in the guys that try to connect you with the prostitute, similar to a pimp (jintero). It is often more of the sugardaddy type relationship whereas more traditional terms such as puta are used for regular prostitution.https://cjaronu.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/origen-de-la-palabra-jinetera/

It is in spanish, but is says that jinetera comes from the Quebec region in Canada. It is how french speaking people in the region called prostitutes (Ginette).

When exported to Cuba, the G changed into a J (as Gi in Spanish is the same sound as Ji, while there is no sound like the french or english Gi). Then, due to the resemblance to jinete (whose feminine is also jinete), and the image of the girl riding the man, it was assumed that jinetear was riding a man.

[Zeos1]

https://cjaronu.wordpress.com/2014/04/08/origen-de-la-palabra-jinetera/

It is in spanish, but is says that jinetera comes from the Quebec region in Canada. It is how french speaking people in the region called prostitutes (Ginette).

When exported to Cuba, the G changed into a J (as Gi in Spanish is the same sound as Ji, while there is no sound like the french or english Gi). Then, due to the resemblance to jinete (whose feminine is also jinete), and the image of the girl riding the man, it was assumed that jinetear was riding a man.I'm not french Canadian but am Canadian and never heard of that. It could be used in Quebec for sure. I would not know. But the similar verb and noun in Spanish is very similar to what you have from French.

I do know that it is used a lot in Cuba for the hustlers that try to get paying for some service or another, not always related to prostitution, but often.

[Incrociatore]

My view of the scene. I had a lot of fun with the freelancer scene here. It was easy to talk to talk to girls here. Everyone was approachable. I saw girls that were with other guys and still giving me the eye or that special smile. I felt comfortable talking to waitresses, freelancers, people hanging with friends on the Malecon, etc. I never felt that anyone was "unavailable. " The going rate that I paid 3000 p-5000 p plus taxi. The service standard for all the girls I saw was BBBJ and CFS. Also, I never had any problems here with Cuban police when I was in the company of girls and had no problem riding with them to my place in a taxi.You massively overpaid. I never paid more than $30 for a quick, $50 for the night or for a threesome. I even got laid for free in a few occasions. You guys need to stop to get robbed. You are ruining the market everywhere you go. Stay home please, watch porn and jerk off.

[AmorPorFavor]

You massively overpaid. I never paid more than $30 for a quick, $50 for the night or for a threesome. I even got laid for free in a few occasions. You guys need to stop to get robbed. You are ruining the market everywhere you go. Stay home please, watch porn and jerk off.How about writing a trip report for us. Its not easy to figure out what is going on in Cuba these days.

[Huacho]

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[Aluminosis]

You massively overpaid. I never paid more than $30 for a quick, $50 for the night or for a threesome. I even got laid for free in a few occasions. You guys need to stop to get robbed. You are ruining the market everywhere you go. Stay home please, watch porn and jerk off.Relax and properly inform yourself about the current currency exchange, you will avoid making a fool of yourself.

https://www.cadeca.cu/

[Incrociatore]

Relax and properly inform yourself about the current currency exchange, you will avoid making a fool of yourself.

https://www.cadeca.cu/3000 Cuban Pesos is about 116 USD from what I can see on the Internet. It's a lot of money.

[Incrociatore]

How about writing a trip report for us. Its not easy to figure out what is going on in Cuba these days.Let me explain what is going on. For over 2 years Cuba has been in lockdown. You could only travel, fully vaccinated or with a test, to a resort, and stay there. The resorts are in Varadero, Cayo Guillermo, etc. , not in the capital. You couldn't travel to Habana and roaming around, you had to stay in the resort. I don't remember exactly when they removed the restrictions, but I think it was this year, maybe in April. If you want to get laid, Habana is the best place to be in Cuba. So, considering the Habana girls didn't see tourists for two years, you can imagine how much these girls are in need for money. You can't just go there and throw away money like this. Do you know how much is a monthly salary in Cuba? The same goes for Africa. You don't go there and pay like you would pay in Europe. We decide the market price, not them. We need to pay what is right, considering the local salaries.

[RainmanSahut]

I just returned from Cuba.

Local exchange was 113 Cuban pesos per $1 usd. $100 usd would be 11,300 Cuban pesos.

USD is King. They will take Euros or Canadian, But, they ask for Dollars $$.

Once feet on the ground, exchange for stash of pesos. Your advantage to pay most things in pesos.

Yes, many beautiful hungry girls on Tinder and Facebook. $50 goes a long way.

Hunting in Havana good. Holguin better. Girls more hungry.

How get to Holguin? Fly to Havana. Walk out of departure door straight into parking lot and catch Viazul bus to Holguin $48. Buy ticket online in advance. Yes, takes US credit card.

https://viazul.wetransp.com/

Be careful on food and water. I caught Salmonella. Made it back to USA straight to hospital 8 days. Almost died.

Don't trust the ice. Bottled water very scarce.

Many many great rentals Airbnb.

Every Airbnb that I stayed, I paid with USA credit card thru internet checkout.

Remember, cannot use US credit card basically anywhere Cuba, so, carry enough cash for your trip.

I've stayed in 3 different Airbnb units and 1 Facebook rental.

All girl friendly and most accommodating.

Internet terrible at best.

Taxis expensive and sometimes difficult to catch late at night. Remember to save driver contact numbers. Will need later.

Remember do this for travel. Forget, no travel. I learned the hard way.

Immigration submit Form 48 hours prior to flight. 1 day works.

https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/datosPersonales

Purchase Cuba visa / travel card at American Airlines Departure gate Miami.

Or online at https://cubavisaservices.com/.

Remember, the reason you are traveling is: "Support for the Cuban People. " Your travel under "Support for the Cuban People" is authorized by general license. This means you do not need to request permission from the USA Government or obtain any physical document from Us government.

Good hunting.

Rainman.

3000 Cuban Pesos is about 116 USD from what I can see on the Internet. It's a lot of money.

[Zeos1]

3000 Cuban Pesos is about 116 USD from what I can see on the Internet. It's a lot of money.Official rates are a long ways from the going rate on the street, from what I read here in prior reports. Over 100 pesos to the dollar, therefore 3000 pesos would be more like $30. Of course if you go into a Cadeca you will get the government rate.

[DzikaBomba]

Everything in Cuba is covered. Public TV promotes condoms. Sex with a condom is like a handshake. Means very little. And they are jinateras, translated, horse riders or jockeys who ride you for money.Is this really the case? My last information is it was quite easy to get BBFS wit some propina.

I'm also considering a travel to Cuba, but when its hard to get BBFS, I will not go there.

Does someone have other experiences in Cuba regarding availability of BBFS?

Please share.

[DzikaBomba]

Yes, many beautiful hungry girls on Tinder and Facebook. $50 goes a long way.

Hunting in Havana good. Holguin better. Girls more hungry.How did you get the Chicas in Holguin? Online through Tinder or are there some places to go, where you can pick them up?

And how much you paid them in Holguin?

How would you compare the quantity of Chicas in Holguin compared to Havana? Are there plenty of them in Holguin?

Anyway thanks for the report!

[AmorPorFavor]

Let me explain what is going on. For over 2 years Cuba has been in lockdown. You could only travel, fully vaccinated or with a test, to a resort, and stay there. The resorts are in Varadero, Cayo Guillermo, etc. , not in the capital. You couldn't travel to Habana and roaming around, you had to stay in the resort. I don't remember exactly when they removed the restrictions, but I think it was this year, maybe in April. If you want to get laid, Habana is the best place to be in Cuba. So, considering the Habana girls didn't see tourists for two years, you can imagine how much these girls are in need for money. You can't just go there and throw away money like this. Do you know how much is a monthly salary in Cuba? The same goes for Africa. You don't go there and pay like you would pay in Europe. We decide the market price, not them. We need to pay what is right, considering the local salaries.Let me explain what is going on. You can easily get 120 pesos to the dollar on the street. Maybe even 130. So 5,000 pesos is around $40.

[Incrociatore]

Official rates are a long ways from the going rate on the street, from what I read here in prior reports. Over 100 pesos to the dollar, therefore 3000 pesos would be more like $30. Of course if you go into a Cadeca you will get the government rate.If this is the case, then it's all good. Last time I was there, there was still the CUC, and you had to exchange 1:1 with USD. Looks like after they made a stronger CUP and removed the CUC, things changed. This would help in general with prices, making everything cheaper.

[Mexidan]

You massively overpaid. I never paid more than $30 for a quick, $50 for the night or for a threesome. I even got laid for free in a few occasions. You guys need to stop to get robbed. You are ruining the market everywhere you go. Stay home please, watch porn and jerk off.Sound like you don't know WTF you are talking about and usually overpay. I got a girl at night. She didn't leave until I told her that I had things to do. Girls loved my place, going out to eat etc. Maybe you should get a clue! How much do you think 3000p-5000p is at 130p/$1 USD?



Let me explain what is going on. You can easily get 120 pesos to the dollar on the street. Maybe even 130. So 5,000 pesos is around $40.Spot on! I was getting 130p/$1 USD my whole trip! Even at the airport they were giving 110p/$1 USD

[Incrociatore]

Sound like you don't know WTF you are talking about and usually overpay. I got a girl at night. She didn't leave until I told her that I had things to do. Girls loved my place, going out to eat etc. Maybe you should get a clue! How much do you think 3000p-5000p is at 130p/$1 USD?

Spot on! I was getting 130p/$1 USD my whole trip! Even at the airport they were giving 110p/$1 USDI didn't know that. Internet gives you a different figure. Last time I was there it was CUC, not CUP. CUC has been eliminated, and now CUP is getting depreciated day after day. I read you can get laid with 1500/2000 CUP easily nowadays on another forum, different language. That pussy in Cuba has never been so cheap in years.

[DanielDuran]

Hi all,

I am going to Cuba in Jan. I am planning to go for 3 weeks, but I will need to work remotely for 2 weeks.

I understand there is not WIFI (or very limited) and that internet is all based on 4 G. I saw it is expensive (maybe 70 USD for 40 GB).

But my concern is: is it good enough to do video calls (zoom / teams)? I mean in Havana, not in the country side. And I mean in 2022/2023, not 2 years ago.

I have managed to work remotely and do video calls in Kenya on 4 G for 2 month before. So I am hoping Cuba will be ok. But any insights would be great.

Thanks.

[Adinga]

I found the best internet speeds were in the Hotel National and the Hotel Melia Cohiba in Vedado.

The both have a business section with desktop computers forget WIFI. The cost was $10 a hour pre pandemic.

[Incrociatore]

Sorry mate,

But are you sure about that? Because last time I was in Cuba, about 3/4 years ago, you had to buy an ETECSA card, and use WiFi in one of the places where WiFi is available. Usually in parks.

You can't put a SIM card on your phone and use 4 G. Not that I am aware. Cuba is connected with only a fibre optic with Venezuela, there is no connection with Miami, for the reason you may know, so the connections aren't good.

I didn't test video calls, you shall see. According to OKLA speed test you should have enough bandwidth, but. Who knows, you will tell us:

https://www.speedtest.net/performance/cuba/havana/havana

At the time I was there I remember they had two types of ETECSA cards, one was for casa particular, and the other one is for people using their phone. It's time based if I am not mistaken. You buy hours of usage, not traffic. The traffic is anyway capped, because connections aren't great.

Working remotely from Cuba is a very bad idea. You should have thought about this before going.

Now prices are much lower than they used to be, because they are in CUP, before they were CUC. You'll benefit of the black market exchange. But you have to find a casa particular with WiFi.

https://cubasbest.com/wifi-in-cuba/

Good luck!


Hi all,

I am going to Cuba in Jan. I am planning to go for 3 weeks, but I will need to work remotely for 2 weeks.

I understand there is not WIFI (or very limited) and that internet is all based on 4 G. I saw it is expensive (maybe 70 USD for 40 GB).

But my concern is: is it good enough to do video calls (zoom / teams)? I mean in Havana, not in the country side. And I mean in 2022/2023, not 2 years ago.

I have managed to work remotely and do video calls in Kenya on 4 G for 2 month before. So I am hoping Cuba will be ok. But any insights would be great.

Thanks.

[Turgid]

Sorry mate,

But are you sure about that? Because last time I was in Cuba, about 3/4 years ago, you had to buy an ETECSA card, and use WiFi in one of the places where WiFi is available. Usually in parks.

You can't put a SIM card on your phone and use 4 G. Not that I am aware. Cuba is connected with only a fibre optic with Venezuela, there is no connection with Miami, for the reason you may know, so the connections aren't good.

I didn't test video calls, you shall see. According to OKLA speed test you should have enough bandwidth, but. Who knows, you will tell us:

https://www.speedtest.net/performance/cuba/havana/havana

At the time I was there I remember they had two types of ETECSA cards, one was for casa particular, and the other one is for people using their phone. It's time based if I am not mistaken. You buy hours of usage, not traffic. The traffic is anyway capped, because connections aren't great.

Working remotely from Cuba is a very bad idea. You should have thought about this before going.

Now prices are much lower than they used to be, because they are in CUP, before they were CUC. You'll benefit of the black market exchange. But you have to find a casa particular with WiFi.

https://cubasbest.com/wifi-in-cuba/

Good luck!My first and only trip to Cuba was for 10 days in 2017. While walking through Havana on my first day a girl asked me:"Do you need company?" She was not a great looker facially but had a nice body and a 10/10 attitude and I ended up spending my entire stay in Havana with her. Our communication since then was quite infrequent and sporadic. However, starting a few weeks ago we started daily regular communication by whatsapp. For her to be able to do that makes me suspect the internet situation in Havana is improving.

[RainmanSahut]

Hello.

If you get a cubacel SIM card You are good to go for call, text or internet in Havana and most of the island.

The SIM card will work most places in Cuba as seen from my travels in the past 6 months.

Basically the cost $1/ hour usage. They claim they have 4 G coverage most of the island, my observation was 3 G coverage maybe 60% of island. Havana 80% coverage.

Basically there is NO such thing as Free Wi-Fi. In fact not so many places even have Wi-Fi. Public parks are the main location for Wi-Fi and you need a separate account called a NAUTA card to access the Wi-Fi.

I found it easier to operate off my cell phone.

Once you get a SIM card you can recharge as needed by Ding or Revolt or many other applications. Can use credit card to pay.

Remember, you are best advised to run a VPN on cell or computer to protect yourself.

Finally, Do not drink the water. Cost me 8 days hospital and almost a trip to meet Saint Peter.

If you see bottled water, Buy it, check the seal unbroken. Also do not use ice. Eat food cooked well done. My advice.

Lots of lonely girls. Meet Tinder, Cupid, Facebook good to go. Police no trouble. Most landlords girl friendly.

Best places to stay are on Airbnb.

Have a great time.

Rainman.

My first and only trip to Cuba was for 10 days in 2017. While walking through Havana on my first day a girl asked me:"Do you need company?" She was not a great looker facially but had a nice body and a 10/10 attitude and I ended up spending my entire stay in Havana with her. Our communication since then was quite infrequent and sporadic. However, starting a few weeks ago we started daily regular communication by whatsapp. For her to be able to do that makes me suspect the internet situation in Havana is improving.

[RainmanSahut]

Hello.

If you get a cubacel SIM card You are good to go for call, text or internet in Havana and most of the island.

The SIM card will work most places in Cuba as seen from my travels in the past 6 months.

Basically the cost $1/ hour usage. They claim they have 4 G coverage most of the island, my observation was 3 G coverage maybe 60% of island. Havana 80% coverage.

Basically there is NO such thing as Free Wi-Fi. In fact not so many places even have Wi-Fi. Public parks are main location for Wi-Fi and you need a separate account called a NAUTA card to access the Wi-Fi.

I found it easier to operate off my cell phone.

Once you get a SIM card you can recharge as needed by Ding or Revolt or many other applications. Can use credit card to pay.

Remember, you are best advised to run a VPN on cell or computer to protect yourself.

Finally, Do not drink the water. Cost me 8 days hospital and almost a trip.

My first and only trip to Cuba was for 10 days in 2017. While walking through Havana on my first day a girl asked me:"Do you need company?" She was not a great looker facially but had a nice body and a 10/10 attitude and I ended up spending my entire stay in Havana with her. Our communication since then was quite infrequent and sporadic. However, starting a few weeks ago we started daily regular communication by whatsapp. For her to be able to do that makes me suspect the internet situation in Havana is improving.

[MrJibb]

Greetings. I'm not new in the game but rarely write here but do read before my travels to find out things about my destination and get tips, should I now not. Not just for mongering but general tips too. Just arrived to Havana two days ago and thought I'd update on what's going on here as things are VERY different from everywhere else I've travelled before. I'm a very experienced traveller all over the world so definately not a rookie in any way but Cuba is very different from other places.

I booked a casa particular in old havana for my first three nights here, then going to Varadero for kitesurfing 3 weeks. The house is not girl friendly, no visitors allowed but great host helping with everything, transportation, money exchange and so on. Changing USD or EUR through him I get 145-155 CUP per unit, if you take out at the ATM the exchange rate is 120 and I can only get 10000 CUP per transaction with my European card. In other words, bring lots of cash. I or he wouldn't recommend changing anywhere on the street as you get fake money. I'm sure you can find "the right guy" but probably difficult to find as everyone here are EXTREMELY "helpful", want to show you around, girls, sell paintings, money, beer, restaurants etc. It's actually quite annoying walking on Obispo, CRAZY intense with people on you asking / suggesting things, especially at night. I'm from northern Europe, blonde curly hair, tattoos, proper surf look so I'm a big target, for good and bad.

Wifi is non existing here, even in "decent" restaurants there usually non. Food is quite awful and pricy to be honest, for the quality. Almost no tourists here and Cuban people doing nothing but lining up waiting all day for food, water, money etc etc. I got a cuban SIM for 1000 CUP plus 250 CUP for 3,5 gb data that actually works good. Go to the ETECSA to get it, bring your passport and it's a simple transaction. It's slow but it works. Essential here on the island.

People here are quite friendly, but feels like there always a thought behind it, to get something out of you, so be aware, don't trust anyone even though they are just trying to make a better life for themselves.

Girls are VERY approachable in the street. Just waiting 30 minutes to get my SIM card I had two beautiful girls fliring, smiling at me and talking a bit. Feels like you can approach anyone, but almost need to speak Spanish as few speak English. My spanish is not great, it's good for everyday things and getting by, but not longer conversations. At night walking around you get hundreds of offers from girls everywhere, saying Hola, whistling at you, approaching, waving. It's easy to find girls no doubt and some are great looking, others not so much. I avoid night girls as it feels dodgy, also for me now impossible to bring back to house which is an issue. If yout want that, make sure to get a girl friendly airbnb or similar. Makes things easier. Tinder is bad, almost no girls, Badoo is GREAT, lots of girls to match and contact, but again, language barrier and somewhere to meet is an issue. No girls has their own place but stay with family. Some are friendly and good looking, some not so much, lots of matches though. I prefer to meet a girl to talk to, hence English is important to me, to have food, drinks, good connection and obviously more if we like each other. Can I help her with some money sure. I'm not so much for just quick fucking, unless it's something extra special, which I encountered on the street in broad daylight (1 pm) after just being here 4 hours.

I was walking down Obispo and saw this beautiful pregnant girl approaching me. We got eye contact and she smiled, we said hola. She stopped as did I and started talking. She had a HUGE belly, 6 months pregnant, big swollen breasts, just an absolute DREAM to me as I have thing for preggos and lactation. She spoke decent English, didn't take long before she offered massage which I couldn't resist. She said she knew a place to rent an hour for 1500 CUP which was fine, and she just needed some "help" for her baby. I had just withdrawn 10000 CUP from the ATM (about 80 USD with bank rate) which was all I had on me. The place she took me had no room but she knew other place. Where the room all of a sudden was 3000 :/ but ok. She also wanted me to buy a few beers from the guy there, 1000 CUP so I only had about 7000 CUP left for her. We agreed on that as that was all I had, she was vevry friendly, kissing, hugging, letting me suck her HUGE nipples with some raw milk already, touch her belly, hugging, very GFE. She said I was dream guy to her, her fantasy about big euro surfer, haha. Maybe lie but felt true, and considering there's no one like me here it may be true. BBBJ which she loved doing, let me take photos, film it, DATY with VERY clean clean shaved downstairs, tasted amazing and she was really in to it all. Covered FS felt amazing, unloaded all over tits and belly which she laughed about. She later said she would like anal too, she loves it, so there will be repeat, probably offer her much more for a whole night. She said she had house and I could come to her, she would cook us food and we could enjoy more time together. Considering she was nice and accomodating, friendly and spoke English, and VERY enthusiastic in bed I'm down for that.

First impression of Cuba is decent in some ways, not so great in others. Girls CRAZY easy to find and approach. I've had girls willing for FS for 5000 CUP (about 30 USD with best rate) so it's cheap too. I'm happt to pay 7-10000 for something like I had, but don't give too much as that woould "ruin" the market.

Feel free to reply and ask questions, I'll try and respond when I have internet access.

[John Clayton]

... then going to Varadero for kitesurfing 3 weeks...There's wind there now? I would guess it is erratic / not dependable at this time of year. What are you kiting on?

[AmorPorFavor]

I've been to Cuba 3 times in 2018 and 19 and my Verizon service there was horrible. Could not even text most of the time. When you buy a new SIM in Cuba or another country does it come with a new phone number? If so, how do you manage to get or make calls from your existing number?

[Travis McGee]

This is an excellent report -- precisely the kind of thing I come to ISG to read. Thanks for posting it. I look forward to reading more about your experience in Cuba.


Greetings. I'm not new in the game but rarely write here but do read before my travels to find out things about my destination and get tips, should I now not. Not just for mongering but general tips too. Just arrived to Havana two days ago and thought I'd update on what's going on here as things are VERY different from everywhere else I've travelled before. I'm a very experienced traveller all over the world so definately not a rookie in any way but Cuba is very different from other places.

I booked a casa particular in old havana for my first three nights here, then going to Varadero for kitesurfing 3 weeks. The house is not girl friendly, no visitors allowed but great host helping with everything, transportation, money exchange and so on. Changing USD or EUR through him I get 145-155 CUP per unit, if you take out at the ATM the exchange rate is 120 and I can only get 10000 CUP per transaction with my European card. In other words, bring lots of cash. I or he wouldn't recommend changing anywhere on the street as you get fake money. I'm sure you can find "the right guy" but probably difficult to find as everyone here are EXTREMELY "helpful", want to show you around, girls, sell paintings, money, beer, restaurants etc. It's actually quite annoying walking on Obispo, CRAZY intense with people on you asking / suggesting things, especially at night. I'm from northern Europe, blonde curly hair, tattoos, proper surf look so I'm a big target, for good and bad.

Wifi is non existing here, even in "decent" restaurants there usually non. Food is quite awful and pricy to be honest, for the quality. Almost no tourists here and Cuban people doing nothing but lining up waiting all day for food, water, money etc etc. I got a cuban SIM for 1000 CUP plus 250 CUP for 3,5 gb data that actually works good. Go to the ETECSA to get it, bring your passport and it's a simple transaction. It's slow but it works. Essential here on the island.

People here are quite friendly, but feels like there always a thought behind it, to get something out of you, so be aware, don't trust anyone even though they are just trying to make a better life for themselves.

Girls are VERY approachable in the street. Just waiting 30 minutes to get my SIM card I had two beautiful girls fliring, smiling at me and talking a bit. Feels like you can approach anyone, but almost need to speak Spanish as few speak English. My spanish is not great, it's good for everyday things and getting by, but not longer conversations. At night walking around you get hundreds of offers from girls everywhere, saying Hola, whistling at you, approaching, waving. It's easy to find girls no doubt and some are great looking, others not so much. I avoid night girls as it feels dodgy, also for me now impossible to bring back to house which is an issue. If yout want that, make sure to get a girl friendly airbnb or similar. Makes things easier. Tinder is bad, almost no girls, Badoo is GREAT, lots of girls to match and contact, but again, language barrier and somewhere to meet is an issue. No girls has their own place but stay with family. Some are friendly and good looking, some not so much, lots of matches though. I prefer to meet a girl to talk to, hence English is important to me, to have food, drinks, good connection and obviously more if we like each other. Can I help her with some money sure. I'm not so much for just quick fucking, unless it's something extra special, which I encountered on the street in broad daylight (1 pm) after just being here 4 hours.

I was walking down Obispo and saw this beautiful pregnant girl approaching me. We got eye contact and she smiled, we said hola. She stopped as did I and started talking. She had a HUGE belly, 6 months pregnant, big swollen breasts, just an absolute DREAM to me as I have thing for preggos and lactation. She spoke decent English, didn't take long before she offered massage which I couldn't resist. She said she knew a place to rent an hour for 1500 CUP which was fine, and she just needed some "help" for her baby. I had just withdrawn 10000 CUP from the ATM (about 80 USD with bank rate) which was all I had on me. The place she took me had no room but she knew other place. Where the room all of a sudden was 3000 :/ but ok. She also wanted me to buy a few beers from the guy there, 1000 CUP so I only had about 7000 CUP left for her. We agreed on that as that was all I had, she was vevry friendly, kissing, hugging, letting me suck her HUGE nipples with some raw milk already, touch her belly, hugging, very GFE. She said I was dream guy to her, her fantasy about big euro surfer, haha. Maybe lie but felt true, and considering there's no one like me here it may be true. BBBJ which she loved doing, let me take photos, film it, DATY with VERY clean clean shaved downstairs, tasted amazing and she was really in to it all. Covered FS felt amazing, unloaded all over tits and belly which she laughed about. She later said she would like anal too, she loves it, so there will be repeat, probably offer her much more for a whole night. She said she had house and I could come to her, she would cook us food and we could enjoy more time together. Considering she was nice and accomodating, friendly and spoke English, and VERY enthusiastic in bed I'm down for that.

First impression of Cuba is decent in some ways, not so great in others. Girls CRAZY easy to find and approach. I've had girls willing for FS for 5000 CUP (about 30 USD with best rate) so it's cheap too. I'm happt to pay 7-10000 for something like I had, but don't give too much as that woould "ruin" the market.

Feel free to reply and ask questions, I'll try and respond when I have internet access.

[MrJibb]

There's wind there now? I would guess it is erratic / not dependable at this time of year. What are you kiting on?Not much wind since I got here but today in Havana, playas del Este could be possible to kite with big kite. Forecast for the next few days in Varadero looks decent, I brought a 12 and 9 but quite sure I'll never use my 9. Hopefully many days with 12 though. Kited for 20 years so I'm pretty experienced to say the least and don't need much wind to get going.

[MrJibb]

I've been to Cuba 3 times in 2018 and 19 and my Verizon service there was horrible. Could not even text most of the time. When you buy a new SIM in Cuba or another country does it come with a new phone number? If so, how do you manage to get or make calls from your existing number?Read my post. 1000 Cup +250 for cuban sim with Cuban number with 3,5 gb data, 45 sms 30 minutes talk to cuban numbers. I have my native sim as well as Cuban in my phone so I can use both but obviously crazy expensive with native sim. Not using it.

I have no idea how it works with US sim but makes no sense using your native sim, just use WhatsApp, no need to "change" number in the app as long as you have data.

[FlagRunner77]

This is an excellent report -- precisely the kind of thing I come to ISG to read. Thanks for posting it. I look forward to reading more about your experience in Cuba.I second this comment. Great report, thanks! So refreshing and reassuring compared to a lot of the 'doom and gloom' posts of the previous 100 forum pages!

@MrJibb, Your casa particular is not guest friendly? Did you try to confirm that beforehand? I'm just curious because I'm trying to find a guest-friendly airbnb at the moment.

[John Clayton]

Not much wind since I got here but today in Havana, playas del Este could be possible to kite with big kite. Forecast for the next few days in Varadero looks decent, I brought a 12 and 9 but quite sure I'll never use my 9. Hopefully many days with 12 though. Kited for 20 years so I'm pretty experienced to say the least and don't need much wind to get going.What are you riding -- twintip?

[MrJibb]

What are you riding -- twintip?With boots, yes. Freestyle. I keep in shape and still have my knees intact so I send it. Foiling is for oldies.

[MrJibb]

I second this comment. Great report, thanks! So refreshing and reassuring compared to a lot of the 'doom and gloom' posts of the previous 100 forum pages!

@MrJibb, Your casa particular is not guest friendly? Did you try to confirm that beforehand? I'm just curious because I'm trying to find a guest-friendly airbnb at the moment.Gracias! I am very pragmatic and see things clearly so I want to share "how it really is" in every situation. Glad I can contribute.

I did not ask about the accomodation before hand. I booked a place more or less randomly on hotels.com out of hundreds of similar places. Three nights was about 50 usd so nothing special or too cheap. Went with good reviews and the place is GREAT. The fact I'm getting help exchanging money from my landlord saves / earns me almost 30% compared to the bank rate. All info, help, transportation. Priceless. Like I said before I'm very very experienced traveller, alone, and not for "business trips" but work and (water / snow) play so I usually sniff out good places, accomodations, restaurants, bars etc. Fortunate this time too. Landlord immediately told me rules and all. No visitors allowed. I respect that. Didn't go here for sex tourism, but obviously if the occasion arise and I find something special then why not. Let's be real, they (REALLY) need money, and we need intamicy. GFE is important to me though, I want it to be fun and relaxed. A quick fix is easy, but connection is rare.

I would suggest Airbnb, sniffing out something that hints of privacy, own entrance, independent check in, and so on. I'm getting that when I spend me last 3 nights in Havana before flying out as I got offered two extremely attractive, tiny 18 year olds, only meet together, and agreed on 300 USD for both for the whole night. Both speak English, look amazing, good attitude and positive, but obviously require own place, or I would probably do something else now at midnight instead of this reply.

[DrewFromTexas]

Greetings. I'm not new in the game but rarely write here but do read before my travels to find out things about my destination and get tips, should I now not. Not just for mongering but general tips too. Just arrived to Havana two days ago and thought I'd update on what's going on here as things are VERY different from everywhere else I've travelled before. I'm a very experienced traveller all over the world so definately not a rookie in any way but Cuba is very different from other places.

I booked a casa particular in old havana for my first three nights here, then going to Varadero for kitesurfing 3 weeks. The house is not girl friendly, no visitors allowed but great host helping with everything, transportation, money exchange and so on. Changing USD or EUR through him I get 145-155 CUP per unit, if you take out at the ATM the exchange rate is 120 and I can only get 10000 CUP per transaction with my European card. In other words, bring lots of cash. I or he wouldn't recommend changing anywhere on the street as you get fake money. I'm sure you can find "the right guy" but probably difficult to find as everyone here are EXTREMELY "helpful", want to show you around, girls, sell paintings, money, beer, restaurants etc. It's actually quite annoying walking on Obispo, CRAZY intense with people on you asking / suggesting things, especially at night. I'm from northern Europe, blonde curly hair, tattoos, proper surf look so I'm a big target, for good and bad.

Wifi is non existing here, even in "decent" restaurants there usually non. Food is quite awful and pricy to be honest, for the quality. Almost no tourists here and Cuban people doing nothing but lining up waiting all day for food, water, money etc etc. I got a cuban SIM for 1000 CUP plus 250 CUP for 3,5 gb data that actually works good. Go to the ETECSA to get it, bring your passport and it's a simple transaction. It's slow but it works. Essential here on the island.

People here are quite friendly, but feels like there always a thought behind it, to get something out of you, so be aware, don't trust anyone even though they are just trying to make a better life for themselves.

Girls are VERY approachable in the street. Just waiting 30 minutes to get my SIM card I had two beautiful girls fliring, smiling at me and talking a bit. Feels like you can approach anyone, but almost need to speak Spanish as few speak English. My spanish is not great, it's good for everyday things and getting by, but not longer conversations. At night walking around you get hundreds of offers from girls everywhere, saying Hola, whistling at you, approaching, waving. It's easy to find girls no doubt and some are great looking, others not so much. I avoid night girls as it feels dodgy, also for me now impossible to bring back to house which is an issue. If yout want that, make sure to get a girl friendly airbnb or similar. Makes things easier. Tinder is bad, almost no girls, Badoo is GREAT, lots of girls to match and contact, but again, language barrier and somewhere to meet is an issue. No girls has their own place but stay with family. Some are friendly and good looking, some not so much, lots of matches though. I prefer to meet a girl to talk to, hence English is important to me, to have food, drinks, good connection and obviously more if we like each other. Can I help her with some money sure. I'm not so much for just quick fucking, unless it's something extra special, which I encountered on the street in broad daylight (1 pm) after just being here 4 hours..Thanks for the great report. You post made me decide to go back in a couple weeks.

I went to Havana 12-2019 and stayed close to hotel national on Calle 23 and O but walked to old Havana one day and it was busy and popping and seemed like a better place to stay. I am looking at Airbnb's right now close to Central Park as I picked a girl up there before and assume that area will be busy again with girls.

I'm curious if I am making the right call before I book anything.

The main purpose of my trip is mongering but I'll also site see some.

I do know that everyone that talks to you is out to get something from you. This was my experience last time also.

Thanks!

[FlagRunner77]

Can anyone comment on / confirm the various requirements for a trip to Havana where there Entry leg is flying direct from Canada (Canadian resident) but the return leg to Canada transits through the US?

Firstly, my understanding is that I don't have to worry about US travel / visa requirements to enter Cuba as I am arriving directly from Canada. Is this correct?

Secondly, are there likely to be any issues or additional considerations due to transiting through the US on the return leg? I have an ESTA for entry to the US. I assume the normal requirements re support for the cuban people etc will not apply as I am only transiting through the US on the return leg. Is there anything else I need to consider here?

Thanks.

EDIT - both flights will be one-way tickets in order to use up flight credits with various airlines

[John Clayton]

...Foiling is for oldies.Yeah, definitely thinking about foiling.

[Incrociatore]

I can guarantee that things change a lot compared to three years ago. It wasn't like this. It changed for the better for what you are telling me. You couldn't get a SIM card back then. Girls weren't so numerous and easy. The pandemic must have had a huge impact on Cuba, more than in any other country. It looks like it's cheaper since the CUC has been replaced.

Indeed you overpaid, don't spend more than $20 $/25 max for at least 2 hours.

I agree on restaurants, they are expensive and the food isn't great, and often there is not what is on the menu.

Casas particular, the ones who let you bring girls, need to register the girl if you bring one, by law. Girls don't want to be registered, because they may denied the possibility to leave the country if they find a suitable foreigner husband. It's always good to rent an independent place, not just a room. Where I was staying I had no problems and I could bring whoever I wanted. It's usually more expensive, but it gives much more freedom, and you can spend the night with the girl.

Still I wouldn't return because Africa is cheaper, and Colombia has more to offer.

[Zeos1]

Can anyone comment on / confirm the various requirements for a trip to Havana where there Entry leg is flying direct from Canada (Canadian resident) but the return leg to Canada transits through the US?

Firstly, my understanding is that I don't have to worry about US travel / visa requirements to enter Cuba as I am arriving directly from Canada. Is this correct?

Secondly, are there likely to be any issues or additional considerations due to transiting through the US on the return leg? I have an ESTA for entry to the US. I assume the normal requirements re support for the cuban people etc will not apply as I am only transiting through the US on the return leg. Is there anything else I need to consider here?

Thanks.

EDIT - both flights will be one-way tickets in order to use up flight credits with various airlinesYou say you are flying from Canada, not sure if you are Canadian or American. But none of those rules have anything to do with Canadians. Not sure what applies if you are a Canadian resident but a US citizen. And I don't think it is about the visa requirements of Cuba. It is just a US rule for their citizens going to Cuba. Cuba doesn't care about that part.

[FlagRunner77]

You say you are flying from Canada, not sure if you are Canadian or American. But none of those rules have anything to do with Canadians. Not sure what applies if you are a Canadian resident but a US citizen. And I don't think it is about the visa requirements of Cuba. It is just a US rule for their citizens going to Cuba. Cuba doesn't care about that part.Thanks, I think that is where I got to also.

But I thought I would update for any non-US members. Cuba is currently on the US list of state-sponsored terrorism (along with North Korea). This means that, if you have an ESTA, you permanently lose ESTA privileges if you are found to have visited Cuba, meaning that any subsequent US trip would require a visa application.

I really want to return to Cuba but, rightly or wrongly, I still value my ESTA too much. I'm going to hold off for a while and hopefully common sense will prevail and Cuba will be removed from that list. If not, there will come a time when I ultimately choose Cuba over the US.

[GrandForks2]

Great review.

Last time I used badoo and was able to get lots of contacts after changing my location ahead of time. This time around, I have Tinder platinum, but changing my location to La habana is not showing any girls. Did you see any girls ahead of time? Or was it until you got to Cuba?


I just returned from Cuba.

Local exchange was 113 Cuban pesos per $1 usd. $100 usd would be 11,300 Cuban pesos.

USD is King. They will take Euros or Canadian, But, they ask for Dollars $$.

Once feet on the ground, exchange for stash of pesos. Your advantage to pay most things in pesos.

Yes, many beautiful hungry girls on Tinder and Facebook. $50 goes a long way.

Hunting in Havana good. Holguin better. Girls more hungry.

How get to Holguin? Fly to Havana. Walk out of departure door straight into parking lot and catch Viazul bus to Holguin $48. Buy ticket online in advance. Yes, takes US credit card.

https://viazul.wetransp.com/

Be careful on food and water. I caught Salmonella. Made it back to USA straight to hospital 8 days. Almost died.

Don't trust the ice. Bottled water very scarce.

Many many great rentals Airbnb.

Every Airbnb that I stayed, I paid with USA credit card thru internet checkout.

Remember, cannot use US credit card basically anywhere Cuba, so, carry enough cash for your trip.

I've stayed in 3 different Airbnb units and 1 Facebook rental.

All girl friendly and most accommodating.

Internet terrible at best.

Taxis expensive and sometimes difficult to catch late at night. Remember to save driver contact numbers. Will need later.

Remember do this for travel. Forget, no travel. I learned the hard way.

Immigration submit Form 48 hours prior to flight. 1 day works.

https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/datosPersonales

Purchase Cuba visa / travel card at American Airlines Departure gate Miami.

Or online at https://cubavisaservices.com/.

Remember, the reason you are traveling is: "Support for the Cuban People. " Your travel under "Support for the Cuban People" is authorized by general license. This means you do not need to request permission from the USA Government or obtain any physical document from Us government.

Good hunting.

Rainman.

3000 Cuban Pesos is about 116 USD from what I can see on the Internet. It's a lot of money.

[RainmanSahut]

Again, I've had good luck Tinder and Facebook. Yes they work in USA, but, use VPN to locate another country not USA. Remember no credit card, no dollars nothing much USA. Cuban government block. Tinder Facebook not seem to work to Cuba unless you change your location.

Yes. You need VPN pretty much to be safe or surf internet.

On streets different story. Dollar is King. They ALL want to come to America. Many liquidating everything to come to America. Main reason Dollars so valuable.

Exchange now 130 CUC to $1. On street.

Official exchange with government is 25 CUC to $1.

Don't don't drink water. Very unsafe. Make sure food cooked well. Salmonella prevalent.

Bring everything You need. Toiletries etc. Nothing available to purchase. Bleak bleak.

Good news electricity working better.

Yes Pussy very much available.

Good hunting.

Taxi from airport to town $25.

Taxi Rent by the hour $20.

Good Hunting!

Rainman.

Last time I used badoo and was able to get lots of contacts after changing my location ahead of time. This time around, I have Tinder platinum, but changing my location to La habana is not showing any girls. Did you see any girls ahead of time? Or was it until you got to Cuba?

[EnviroSex]

I've been to Cuba 3 times in 2018 and 19 and my Verizon service there was horrible. Could not even text most of the time. When you buy a new SIM in Cuba or another country does it come with a new phone number? If so, how do you manage to get or make calls from your existing number?You will have to remove your existing sim to replace it with the new one, which means no more connection to your US phone.

Easiest solution is to bring a extra cell phone with you and use it for the Cuban sim.

My personal solution, applicable with an IPhone, is to ask your provider to use the internal (virtual) phone SIM card for your Verizon line, having the phisical SIM card slot free for any new service.

JM.

[EMode]

Please, do not take this is as bashing because it is definitely not that.

I understand that people sometimes need to be connected for work, etc, but one of the biggest allures of Cuba for me is to be completely disconnected from my real life. When I've gone (last time in 2019) I've loved that I'm completely off the grid. To me, that feels like a complete vacation from my entire life. I find it so liberating and relaxing.

As for pre-conecting with girls in tinder or Badoo, etc, again, I personally don't like it. Part of the fun to me is the thrill of the hunt. Last time my buddy and I went down, we were there for 4 nights. We got nothing on the first 2 nights, but scored big time on the last 2 nights. That adrenaline rush of looking around for the right girl and then landing her is a great feeling. I can't do that at home. I assume it's the same feeling of a male model going out clubbing in North America. I feel like if I had preset "appointments" there, then I may as well stay home and make appointments with pros here.

Again, please don't take this as a slight to anyone. Just my personal preferences. If anyone wants to experience the unknown, then remove your SIM from your phone for your entire visit and see what happens. If you really need to stay in touch, I used to go to the Hotel National, pay $7 for an hour of wifi, just to send and receive emails, then I'm off the grid again for a few more days.

Sweet Jeebus, I can't wait to get back there. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll be able to have a boys vacation there in May. Just remembering my heart rate accelerating as I'm walking up to a smoking hot girl on the street or in a cafe is pretty much the only thing keeping me getting out of bed these days.

[RamDavidson84]

Please, do not take this is as bashing because it is definitely not that.

I understand that people sometimes need to be connected for work, etc, but one of the biggest allures of Cuba for me is to be completely disconnected from my real life. When I've gone (last time in 2019) I've loved that I'm completely off the grid. To me, that feels like a complete vacation from my entire life. I find it so liberating and relaxing.

As for pre-conecting with girls in tinder or Badoo, etc, again, I personally don't like it. Part of the fun to me is the thrill of the hunt. Last time my buddy and I went down, we were there for 4 nights. We got nothing on the first 2 nights, but scored big time on the last 2 nights. That adrenaline rush of looking around for the right girl and then landing her is a great feeling. I can't do that at home. I assume it's the same feeling of a male model going out clubbing in North America. I feel like if I had preset "appointments" there, then I may as well stay home and make appointments with pros here.

Again, please don't take this as a slight to anyone. Just my personal preferences. If anyone wants to experience the unknown, then remove your SIM from your phone for your entire visit and see what happens. If you really need to stay in touch, I used to go to the Hotel National, pay $7 for an hour of wifi, just to send and receive emails, then I'm off the grid again for a few more days..Flawless logic. Respect.

[Reggie1980]

How did you find an Airbnb where the owner doesn't require registration for girls? Did he say that in advance online? I have been in contact with this Airbnb owner.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39860905

He was extremely understanding about my plans to meet girls and apparently there is a separate entrance. The ad says: "Designed to enjoy it with total privacy. " However when asked the owner explained that by law guests must register with him. However maybe he just had to say that?Going to Cuba for the fort time next month. I've been looking at airbnbs that are chica friendly. Did you end up staying in this one? Any issues? Any other airbnb recommendations? Thanks in advance.

[DrewFromTexas]

Going to Cuba for the fort time next month. I've been looking at airbnbs that are chica friendly. Did you end up staying in this one? Any issues? Any other airbnb recommendations? Thanks in advance.I look at the listing there are usually house rules listed in a section with like check in time and I eliminate those that say no guests or guests must register and then I narrow down the ones I like and send a message to the host saying something to the effect of I wanted to verify your policy if say I meet a girl at a bar or dancing or something and want to bring her over for a couple hours is this ok and depending on what their response is I book or I don't.

[RainmanSahut]

Cuban law requires All apartment owners that ALL guest are registered in addition apartment owner is required to send Your and I believe guest information to Cuban immigration within 1 day of check in.

So. The Airnb renter is not very likely to publish guest friendly. I will provide more information later. Uh.

Also know every apartment is checked 1 or more times each year No notice for paperwork and guests paperwork. Ouch!

Reason. Catch apartment owners cheating / renting off the books, not reporting rental fees for Taxes.

Yes, the old taxman again.

So. You pays your money and yous take your chances.

US Dollar still the King? At least in Cuba bar none.

Yesterday trading between 160-200 / $1. Unreal. Old Havana Square near Cathedral. Many hawkers asking to swap money or take you to restaurants.

As I've said before, don't drink water. Bring Everything You might need. Nothing is readily available. No stores selling personal things or food. Yes restaurants no problem. Pay in CUC after you get great exchange. No credit cards accepted bring All the cash you need for your trip.

Yes, many hungry girls. Many hungry people. Yeah, electricity working pretty much 24/7.

Good Hunting!

Rainman.

[Muzungufotsy]

I look at the listing there are usually house rules listed in a section with like check in time and I eliminate those that say no guests or guests must register and then I narrow down the ones I like and send a message to the host saying something to the effect of I wanted to verify your policy if say I meet a girl at a bar or dancing or something and want to bring her over for a couple hours is this ok and depending on what their response is I book or I don't.Not very smart to ask on the website. Why using airbnb anyway? Better to contact the owner directly and talk to him in person then no trace for LE to see it and at least you are sure of what you get.

[Zeos1]

Not very smart to ask on the website. Why using airbnb anyway? Better to contact the owner directly and talk to him in person then no trace for LE to see it and at least you are sure of what you get.If you find something listed on Airbnb they do not allow any communication other than through the airbnb app. (Until you have booked and paid for a reservation) I know how this works, I was a host for a few years. So you cannot contact the owner directly. And in Cuba there will always be a trace of any communication you have in any case. With Airbnb there ALWAYS is a record of all of you communication with a host, no matter where you are in the world.

[DrewFromTexas]

Not very smart to ask on the website. Why using airbnb anyway? Better to contact the owner directly and talk to him in person then no trace for LE to see it and at least you are sure of what you get.I'll take it you've never used Airbnb as you cannot contact an owner any other way. Secondly where do you see in my comment that I'm asking for anything illegal? When is it illegal to meet someone dancing and bring them back to your place?

[DrewFromTexas]

Cuban law requires All apartment owners that ALL guest are registered in addition apartment owner is required to send Your and I believe guest information to Cuban immigration within 1 day of check in.

So. The Airnb renter is not very likely to publish guest friendly. I will provide more information later. Uh.

Also know every apartment is checked 1 or more times each year No notice for paperwork and guests paperwork. Ouch!

Reason. Catch apartment owners cheating / renting off the books, not reporting rental fees for Taxes.

Yes, the old taxman again.Yes it is a Cuban rule to register all guests this is why it's important to get a place that is all yours and not just a room in a house. I've had zero issues with having the entire apartment as no one keeps track of who I bring in.

I see the informal exchange rate is $180 pesos to $1 today. There is a website you can track this on.

Can you share more about what the girls are asking for and what you are paying and is it in cup or dollars.

[Zeos1]

I'll take it you've never used Airbnb as you cannot contact an owner any other way. Secondly where do you see in my comment that I'm asking for anything illegal? When is it illegal to meet someone dancing and bring them back to your place?The answer. Cuba, at least in the past. Not now I think, but who knows what laws they have on their books.

[Muzungufotsy]

I'll take it you've never used Airbnb as you cannot contact an owner any other way. Secondly where do you see in my comment that I'm asking for anything illegal? When is it illegal to meet someone dancing and bring them back to your place?Funny how some people assume things are impossible when they are unable to do it themselves. First I know Airbnb and I used it before a few times so if you are smart it s easy to contact the owner directly. Every system has a weakness and I'm expert in finding them. Second I never use Airbnb in Cuba because I don't want to pay a commission to them and because Cuban owner has to pay them a commission. I got enough contact numbers to contact the owner directly without using any stupid platform. Good for me good for the owner. Talking about bringing girls to your place can bring attention to you even before you landed but if for you no problem be my guest. Me I'm looking for owners who don't register girls so I can change every day. I pay to change not to get the same girl every day because of some stupid rule else I go somewhere else. Many girls don't want to get registered anyway dude. Clear now?

[DzikaBomba]

I really don't understand why you always need this Airbnb BS, especially in a country like Cuba.

This is sooo american.

I will arrive next year and I alreday have private contacts from casa owners or middle man, who can provide casas.

First Facebook Contacts, than Whatsapp and I make a private deal.

Why should I use an american company, which takes high commissions, only for renting a room?!

[DrewFromTexas]

I really don't understand why you always need this Airbnb BS, especially in a country like Cuba.

This is sooo american.

I will arrive next year and I alreday have private contacts from casa owners or middle man, who can provide casas.

First Facebook Contacts, than Whatsapp and I make a private deal.

Why should I use an american company, which takes high commissions, only for renting a room?!I don't rent a room, I rent the entire apartment. No one gets registered when I have the entire apartment and I'll bring different girls each day, sometimes two a day with no issues.

[Zeos1]

I really don't understand why you always need this Airbnb BS, especially in a country like Cuba.

This is sooo american.

I will arrive next year and I alreday have private contacts from casa owners or middle man, who can provide casas.

First Facebook Contacts, than Whatsapp and I make a private deal.

Why should I use an american company, which takes high commissions, only for renting a room?!No need to use Airbnb. But you will be paying a commission one way or the other. But go for whatever works for you. In the past you could book a "casa particular" but it would take a couple of days to get confirmations as most hosts had no access to the internet. I suspect the operation of Airbnb in Cuba is similar in some ways.

[EMode]

No need to use Airbnb. But you will be paying a commission one way or the other. But go for whatever works for you. In the past you could book a "casa particular" but it would take a couple of days to get confirmations as most hosts had no access to the internet. I suspect the operation of Airbnb in Cuba is similar in some ways.I used to use a particular website to rent a casa, but none of the properties have been updated to CUP. I emailed the guy a few months ago but never heard back, so I think the site might be done now. I can see why people use airbnb though. Not everyone has a network of people they can contact to rent a place ahead of time. I would love to not use airbnb and rather make sure the owner of the property gets to keep all the revenue, but without knowing anyone ahead of time, it's tough to book a reliable place.

If anyone has a site other than airbnb to see casas on, I'd love a link (not sure if that's allowed on this forum though). I'm hoping to be out there in May, so I'd love to find a place by March / April.

[Zeos1]

Funny how some people assume things are impossible when they are unable to do it themselves. First I know Airbnb and I used it before a few times so if you are smart it s easy to contact the owner directly. Every system has a weakness and I'm expert in finding them. Second I never use Airbnb in Cuba because I don't want to pay a commission to them and because Cuban owner has to pay them a commission. I got enough contact numbers to contact the owner directly without using any stupid platform. Good for me good for the owner. Talking about bringing girls to your place can bring attention to you even before you landed but if for you no problem be my guest. Me I'm looking for owners who don't register girls so I can change every day. I pay to change not to get the same girl every day because of some stupid rule else I go somewhere else. Many girls don't want to get registered anyway dude. Clear now?Muzung. You must be very smart to contact owners directly on Airbnb. I was a host for a few years and no one ever was able to do that. Until they booked my place.

As far as Cuba goes all bets are off. Most owners don't even have their own access to the internet so interesting that you have so many ways to do this. Now if you already know someone there, and they do have access to the internet, then perhaps you can do it. Most people don't have that option if they are booking from outside.

[DzikaBomba]

I used to use a particular website to rent a casa, but none of the properties have been updated to CUP. I emailed the guy a few months ago but never heard back, so I think the site might be done now. I can see why people use airbnb though. Not everyone has a network of people they can contact to rent a place ahead of time. I would love to not use airbnb and rather make sure the owner of the property gets to keep all the revenue, but without knowing anyone ahead of time, it's tough to book a reliable place.

If anyone has a site other than airbnb to see casas on, I'd love a link (not sure if that's allowed on this forum though). I'm hoping to be out there in May, so I'd love to find a place by March / April.Just look fur Cuba / Havanna groups on Facebook.

I have found and contacted casa owners this way directly.

I have a few groups and even casa owners.

But this is all in german, so I think this will not help you.

[MjTravelLove]

You are so damn impressive. You're probably the first person who ever rented a casa directly from the owner / manager in Cuba. And then you got one chica on the bed and the other in the bedroom. Those airbnb people are such idiots it's crazy right? I highly commend and support you as a role model for all, primarily due to superior disposition that you're, frankly, not afraid to toss around.


I really don't understand why you always need this Airbnb BS, especially in a country like Cuba.

This is sooo american.

I will arrive next year and I alreday have private contacts from casa owners or middle man, who can provide casas.

First Facebook Contacts, than Whatsapp and I make a private deal.

Why should I use an american company, which takes high commissions, only for renting a room?!

[MrJibb]

Cuban law requires All apartment owners that ALL guest are registered in addition apartment owner is required to send Your and I believe guest information to Cuban immigration within 1 day of check in.

So. The Airnb renter is not very likely to publish guest friendly. I will provide more information later. Uh.

Also know every apartment is checked 1 or more times each year No notice for paperwork and guests paperwork. Ouch!

Reason. Catch apartment owners cheating / renting off the books, not reporting rental fees for Taxes.

Yes, the old taxman again.

So. You pays your money and yous take your chances.

US Dollar still the King? At least in Cuba bar none.

Yesterday trading between 160-200 / $1. Unreal. Old Havana Square near Cathedral. Many hawkers asking to swap money or take you to restaurants..Dude, stop writing "CUC" and things like "Pay in CUC". CUC is over, it's CUP now, Cuban peso.

[MrJibb]

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

First off, CUC is no more, it's CUP now, Cuban Peso. You can exchange it with cash at the CADECA https://www.cadeca.cu/ around most towns, and the rate changes daily with exchange rates. They accept most larger currencies and give you different rates. Because the people want USD / CAD / EUR / GBP they will give you a higher rate on the street. You find these people everywhere offering, but you risk getting ripped off and getting "fake money", so if you want to do this, make sure you find someone reliable, maybe someone your landlord or similar recommends. USD is not "king", many want EUR too. You can pay most things with EUR / USD, even in restaurants (if you find them) and they will give you change back in peso according to whatever rate they tell you there, which sometimes is same as CADECA, but less than on the street (obviously). So bring lots of cash but also smaller notes if you want to "keep" your currency. You pay drinks or dinner for 5 USD with a 50 you get 45 USD x the CADECA rate or less at the bar, which you could have taken to a guy on the street for more CUP.

Food and everything is sometimes scarce, and even finding a restaurant can be difficult, unless you stick to Old Havana, but I'm a traveller and want to explore the city, by foot. There's a shopping street behind Capitolio, and also a mall 10 minute walk from Old Havana and they have "everything" there, so you can find what you need, if you just search. I rented a place near the Viazul bus station, main station in Havana and walked 40 minutes before I found an (open) restaurant at 8 pm a Wednesday night. Some were closed, some were open but without food, drinks, and very few to choose from. Old Havana is better, there are a few good ones but you will get harassed with cigars, hustlers and so on more frequently, constantly. Bottled water you can of course drink, I have not drunk tap water but don't see the point as there's always bottled water around somewhere. I haven't gotten sick or even had any stomach issues from any food in 4 weeks and I eat with my dirty hands sometimes, haha. The food, if you find it, is clean as far as I've experienced. I've eaten from local joints, restaurants, on the street. A meal is anywhere from 400-1000 CUP, you do the math with your rate Beer is 200-300, or found as low as 90. Cocktails 100-300.

Regarding chicas. I've spent a few nights in different "Airbnb's" which is a casa particular / hostal / hotel, they call it pretty different, but it's more or less the same. I book through Airbnb because I can pay with my credit card and hang on to my CUP, but with this comes a fee to airbnb of course and all that. I'll rather pay that, and also they give you some safety and guarantee. You can also choose online, depending on location, reviews and such. It's absolutely possible to figure out how to contact the hosts outside of Airbnb, it's not difficult to figure it out, just think and be smart when you send them a message. But this takes extra time and effort, something maybe I'd like to spend on other things. Use a VPN for most things here on your phone. Wifi is more or less non-existent everywhere, so get a Cubacell sim, and also this can be very slow. Most hosts reply very fast as first of all most Cubans have SIM-card with 4 g and can reply, secondly, it's not uncommon it's their children working in and running the account from Europe or US and the parents are at the house to receive you, hand out keys and such.

The first one was stern "no visitors" and I'm sure they would have kicked me out if I broke that rule. I booked this through hotels.com, but it was a room in a casa particular.

The second one was a room in a "hotel / hostal" but it was a casa particular. I wouldn't have brought a girl there as it was next to where the host lived.

Third was an apartment in a building, private, but the parents to the host lived in the apartment next door. I brought a girl there daytime, just a girl I got in touch with on Badoo, we had drinks, a snack, and fucked. She just wanted to fuck a hot Euro surfer I guess Not all girls are prostitutes or want money, some just want fun. I picked up a girl at a marina in Varadero where a band was playing, had sex the next day. No payment, just wanted to have fun. Both Cuban and did not speak English but as long as you speak little and try and you're not a dick it's all good. Rest of Varadera / Santa Marta / Matanzas / Cardenas there are probably very few chicas to buy, but many to contact on Badoo and either go on a regular date (something I prefer as I get to practice Spanish and I don't know if there will be sex or not, and that uncertainty is exciting), or some want money. Forget Tinder, it's rubbish. Badoo has plenty of users and easy to get in touch. I've picked up girls on the beach too, but obviously it helps I'm a "sexy kitesurfer" but it's definitely possible to just approach girls, and not having to pay for sex, just drinks and be a nice guy. They are people and want to be treated as such. Girls in Havana you can pick up for as little as 2000 peso, and they will contact you and offer, pretty much all over the city, but obviously depend on many factors. I'd rather pay a bit more for "quality", but no more than 5000 You can also pay them in Euro or USD, but then you comply with "their" exchange rate" and make sure you have change because they won't have it. Smartest is to exchange to CUP for a high rate on the street, then pay the chica in CUP which you've bought for a high rate. The girl wanting 2000 CUP may want 20 USD if you have that. At 150 USD / CUP you would have gotten it cheaper, now you're loosing money paying her in USD. Same goes for all transactions. Many girls don't want 5000 CUP because it could be 50 100 CUP bills or 250 20's which is a stack.

The fourth Airbnb was a private apartment, but having that said, the walls are paper thin and on the other side of the bathroom was the landladys bedroom. This is difficult to see and figure out booking on Airbnb. Surprisingly she didn't take my passport or asked for a signature when I checked in which all other places have been very thorough about. Nevertheless I would not have taken a girl and "made noise" in that house. Luckily I had my "friend" visiting me, travelling around (and fucking) so I didn't need to search for anyone, but none of us where registered checking in at this place. So even if you book a "private apartment" you can still be "connected" with the host, or very close. It also has to do with respect, I personally don't want to get anyone in trouble just cause I want to fuck a girl, but I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any.

My last night in Cuba is on Friday and I'm renting in a new location, private apartment so we'll see how private it is and what I feel comfortable doing and what the host indicates.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.

[DzikaBomba]

You are so damn impressive. You're probably the first person who ever rented a casa directly from the owner / manager in Cuba. And then you got one chica on the bed and the other in the bedroom. Those airbnb people are such idiots it's crazy right? I highly commend and support you as a role model for all, primarily due to superior disposition that you're, frankly, not afraid to toss around.Thanks!

And because I'm so impressive and you are so thankful I will tell you something more!

You can also use Telegram with fake location to join groups in Havana and find groups with people offering casas.

You can thank me later.

And yes, of course those Airbnb People are crazy, I already said that.

[HarryDubois]

"I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any. ".

Excuse me? How dare you, a foreigner, refer that way to your sovereign lords and masters, Americans of the US of A?

[RainmanSahut]

I am not a young handsome Euro surfer boy, I guess Better to call me an ugly American, who tries to be good and nice to everyone.

I have many more weeks on the ground in Cuba than You cite, mostly in Havana and each time registered properly in an nice Airbnb apartment on the Malecon, not some flea bag room or hostel and each time I had permission for girl as guest. Yes, I had a girl every night and yes I registered them. There is No problem how you arrange accommodations for your stay, but you better make sure you and she are registered with immigration if the law comes knocking. The apartment owner is supposed to do this within 1 day of rental. Yes, I know first hand about police / immigration inspections and they do happen, more so to catch apartment owners renting OFF the books and not reporting income, than to catch you with some girl. Yes, You will be in trouble if they catch you unregistered to an apartment along with the owner.

I do not care what the money is called CUC or Cup but you are crazy if you think the banks or any other business comes close to giving You the black market exchange of 200 pesos to $1 usd presently, especially while the government ratio is 25 pesos to $1 usd. I would estimate I have exchanged over $20,000 usd on the streets and only got 1 counterfeit bill returned to my knowledge. Yes, the US Dollar is KING. The Euro and Canadian money is accepted, but, not as freely. Note, where are All the desperate Cubans trying to flee? Dang sure is not Canada or Europe, it is the Good ole USA, specifically Miami. Yes, read this article in Reuters? Is that an American news source? (https://www.reuters.com/article/cuba-economy/cubas-dollar-shops-stoke-anger-division-amid-economic-crisis-idUKL1N2UY27G). They must be misinformed also about the USD in Cuba, you need to enlighten them. I just left Havana last week. As an example, The 2 outside restaurants at the Havana T3 Airport terminal had a total of about 18 hamburgers at one location and a bag of juice being sold by the glass. No water, No beer, No soft drinks, NADA. The other location had Nothing. Yes the mall you cite takes the MLC card. I do not have such, but, it is in USD increments, not Euro or Canadian basically only the upper class of Cuba has such card. Remember US credit cards or Bank cards are not accepted on the island. Everywhere I did spend USD, I got USD in change basically. Basically there are no stores open for food; water or necessities, also cited in article above.

I guess we visited different planets Buddy?

Finally if cheap food is so easy to find, please help all the other Cuban people standing in the streets for hours on end to get a morsel for their families Buddy.

Forgive me, you must have been wearing some of those a Elton John Rose colored glasses.

Cuba is in a sad state of affairs.

God have pity and bless these people now.

Rainman.

Maybe you can afford a membership after your trip.

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

First off, CUC is no more, it's CUP now, Cuban Peso. You can exchange it with cash at the CADECA https://www.cadeca.cu/ around most towns, and the rate changes daily with exchange rates. They accept most larger currencies and give you different rates. Because the people want USD / CAD / EUR / GBP they will give you a higher rate on the street. You find these people everywhere offering, but you risk getting ripped off and getting "fake money", so if you want to do this, make sure you find someone reliable, maybe someone your landlord or similar recommends. USD is not "king", many want EUR too. You can pay most things with EUR / USD, even in restaurants (if you find them) and they will give you change back in peso according to whatever rate they tell you there, which sometimes is same as CADECA, but less than on the street (obviously). So bring lots of cash but also smaller notes if you want to "keep" your currency. You pay drinks or dinner for 5 USD with a 50 you get 45 USD x the CADECA rate or less at the bar, which you could have taken to a guy on the street for more CUP.

Food and everything is sometimes scarce, and even finding a restaurant can be difficult, unless you stick to Old Havana, but I'm a traveller and want to explore the city, by foot. There's a shopping street behind Capitolio, and also a mall 10 minute walk from Old Havana and they have "everything" there, so you can find what you need, if you just search. I rented a place near the Viazul bus station, main station in Havana and walked 40 minutes before I found an (open) restaurant at 8 pm a Wednesday night. Some were closed, some were open but without food, drinks, and very few to choose from. Old Havana is better, there are a few good ones but you will get harassed with cigars, hustlers and so on more frequently, constantly. Bottled water you can of course drink, I have not drunk tap water but don't see the point as there's always bottled water around somewhere. I haven't gotten sick or even had any stomach issues from any food in 4 weeks and I eat with my dirty hands sometimes, haha. The food, if you find it, is clean as far as I've experienced. I've eaten from local joints, restaurants, on the street. A meal is anywhere from 400-1000 CUP, you do the math with your rate Beer is 200-300, or found as low as 90. Cocktails 100-300.

Regarding chicas. I've spent a few nights in different "Airbnb's" which is a casa particular / hostal / hotel, they call it pretty different, but it's more or less the same. I book through Airbnb because I can pay with my credit card and hang on to my CUP, but with this comes a fee to airbnb of course and all that. I'll rather pay that, and also they give you some safety and guarantee. You can also choose online, depending on location, reviews and such. It's absolutely possible to figure out how to contact the hosts outside of Airbnb, it's not difficult to figure it out, just think and be smart when you send them a message. But this takes extra time and effort, something maybe I'd like to spend on other things. Use a VPN for most things here on your phone. Wifi is more or less non-existent everywhere, so get a Cubacell sim, and also this can be very slow. Most hosts reply very fast as first of all most Cubans have SIM-card with 4 g and can reply, secondly, it's not uncommon it's their children working in and running the account from Europe or US and the parents are at the house to receive you, hand out keys and such.

The first one was stern "no visitors" and I'm sure they would have kicked me out if I broke that rule. I booked this through hotels.com, but it was a room in a casa particular.

The second one was a room in a "hotel / hostal" but it was a casa particular. I wouldn't have brought a girl there as it was next to where the host lived.

Third was an apartment in a building, private, but the parents to the host lived in the apartment next door. I brought a girl there daytime, just a girl I got in touch with on Badoo, we had drinks, a snack, and fucked. She just wanted to fuck a hot Euro surfer I guess Not all girls are prostitutes or want money, some just want fun. I picked up a girl at a marina in Varadero where a band was playing, had sex the next day. No payment, just wanted to have fun. Both Cuban and did not speak English but as long as you speak little and try and you're not a dick it's all good. Rest of Varadera / Santa Marta / Matanzas / Cardenas there are probably very few chicas to buy, but many to contact on Badoo and either go on a regular date (something I prefer as I get to practice Spanish and I don't know if there will be sex or not, and that uncertainty is exciting), or some want money. Forget Tinder, it's rubbish. Badoo has plenty of users and easy to get in touch. I've picked up girls on the beach too, but obviously it helps I'm a "sexy kitesurfer" but it's definitely possible to just approach girls, and not having to pay for sex, just drinks and be a nice guy. They are people and want to be treated as such. Girls in Havana you can pick up for as little as 2000 peso, and they will contact you and offer, pretty much all over the city, but obviously depend on many factors. I'd rather pay a bit more for "quality", but no more than 5000 You can also pay them in Euro or USD, but then you comply with "their" exchange rate" and make sure you have change because they won't have it. Smartest is to exchange to CUP for a high rate on the street, then pay the chica in CUP which you've bought for a high rate. The girl wanting 2000 CUP may want 20 USD if you have that. At 150 USD / CUP you would have gotten it cheaper, now you're loosing money paying her in USD. Same goes for all transactions. Many girls don't want 5000 CUP because it could be 50 100 CUP bills or 250 20's which is a stack.

The fourth Airbnb was a private apartment, but having that said, the walls are paper thin and on the other side of the bathroom was the landladys bedroom. This is difficult to see and figure out booking on Airbnb. Surprisingly she didn't take my passport or asked for a signature when I checked in which all other places have been very thorough about. Nevertheless I would not have taken a girl and "made noise" in that house. Luckily I had my "friend" visiting me, travelling around (and fucking) so I didn't need to search for anyone, but none of us where registered checking in at this place. So even if you book a "private apartment" you can still be "connected" with the host, or very close. It also has to do with respect, I personally don't want to get anyone in trouble just cause I want to fuck a girl, but I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any.

My last night in Cuba is on Friday and I'm renting in a new location, private apartment so we'll see how private it is and what I feel comfortable doing and what the host indicates.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.

[Reggie1980]

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.Good info. I'll be there in a couple of weeks. I'm going the airbnb route. Seems like it's hit or miss when trying to find a place that's chica friendly. I see many that allow guests but you bring up a great point, if the landlord is next door it may not be the best environment to bring chicas over.

[Canuck34]

Airbnb is a convenience that you end up paying more for. A lot of the casa particulars can be had for a fraction of the price and they often advertise locally and on airbnb. Try sites like revolico and look for apartments for foreigners. You will have direct access to the owners plus at decent prices.

Ask your cab driver to find you a place. They get their cut but they have stacks of business cards and contacts. Always good to have a driver that can hook you up and help you navigate the lay of the land on your first visit. Of course that comes at a cost but it's part of the Cuban initiation for first timers.

[MrJibb]

There are so many wrongs on this reply I don't even know where to start. But! It's obvious you either didn't read, can read or understand what I wrote, looking at your reply to it.

Also you not even caring what the currency of a country is named (not called) shows utter disrespect and arrogance toward the country and the people in it, yet you proceed to pretend like you're the messiah helping them with a "God bless" at the end? Give me a break.

We probably were on different planets. I, on planet reality and you in an astral projection. What I wrote is correct, very simple, starting with the fact you don't even know what the name of the currency is 😂 come back here today and try and get 200 CUP for your USD and see how that goes. That was perhaps then, it changes daily, and I'm guessing you don't even know why, but I do. Also people can check the cadeca website and it's nowhere near 25 CUP per USD. But We already made that conclusion that you can't read so I understand you didn't comprehend that clear information on the website.

Aloha amigo.


I am not a young handsome Euro surfer boy, I guess Better to call me an ugly American, who tries to be good and nice to everyone.

I have many more weeks on the ground in Cuba than You cite, mostly in Havana and each time registered properly in an nice Airbnb apartment on the Malecon, not some flea bag room or hostel and each time I had permission for girl as guest. Yes, I had a girl every night and yes I registered them. There is No problem how you arrange accommodations for your stay, but you better make sure you and she are registered with immigration if the law comes knocking. The apartment owner is supposed to do this within 1 day of rental. Yes, I know first hand about police / immigration inspections and they do happen, more so to catch apartment owners renting OFF the books and not reporting income, than to catch you with some girl. Yes, You will be in trouble if they catch you unregistered to an apartment along with the owner.

I do not care what the money is called CUC or Cup but you are crazy if you think the banks or any other business comes close to giving You the black market exchange of 200 pesos to $1 usd presently, especially while the government ratio is 25 pesos to $1 usd. I would estimate I have exchanged over $20,000 usd on the streets and only got 1 counterfeit bill returned to my knowledge. Yes, the US Dollar is KING. The Euro and Canadian money is accepted, but, not as freely. Note, where are All the desperate Cubans trying to flee? Dang sure is not Canada or Europe, it is the Good ole USA, specifically Miami. Yes, read this article in Reuters? Is that an American news source? (https://www.reuters.com/article/cuba-economy/cubas-dollar-shops-stoke-anger-division-amid-economic-crisis-idUKL1N2UY27G). They must be misinformed also about the USD in Cuba, you need to enlighten them. I just left Havana last week. As an example, The 2 outside restaurants at the Havana T3 Airport terminal had a total of about 18 hamburgers at one location and a bag of juice being sold by the glass. No water, No beer, No soft drinks, NADA. The other location had Nothing. Yes the mall you cite takes the MLC card. I do not have such, but, it is in USD increments, not Euro or Canadian basically only the upper class of Cuba has such card. Remember US credit cards or Bank cards are not accepted on the island. Everywhere I did spend USD, I got USD in change basically. Basically there are no stores open for food; water or necessities, also cited in article above.

I guess we visited different planets Buddy?

Finally if cheap food is so easy to find, please help all the other Cuban people standing in the streets for hours on end to get a morsel for their families Buddy.

Forgive me, you must have been wearing some of those a Elton John Rose colored glasses.

Cuba is in a sad state of affairs.

God have pity and bless these people now.

Rainman.

Maybe you can afford a membership after your trip.

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

First off, CUC is no more, it's CUP now, Cuban Peso. You can exchange it with cash at the CADECA https://www.cadeca.cu/ around most towns, and the rate changes daily with exchange rates. They accept most larger currencies and give you different rates. Because the people want USD / CAD / EUR / GBP they will give you a higher rate on the street. You find these people everywhere offering, but you risk getting ripped off and getting "fake money", so if you want to do this, make sure you find someone reliable, maybe someone your landlord or similar recommends. USD is not "king", many want EUR too. You can pay most things with EUR / USD, even in restaurants (if you find them) and they will give you change back in peso according to whatever rate they tell you there, which sometimes is same as CADECA, but less than on the street (obviously). So bring lots of cash but also smaller notes if you want to "keep" your currency. You pay drinks or dinner for 5 USD with a 50 you get 45 USD x the CADECA rate or less at the bar, which you could have taken to a guy on the street for more CUP.

Food and everything is sometimes scarce, and even finding a restaurant can be difficult, unless you stick to Old Havana, but I'm a traveller and want to explore the city, by foot. There's a shopping street behind Capitolio, and also a mall 10 minute walk from Old Havana and they have "everything" there, so you can find what you need, if you just search. I rented a place near the Viazul bus station, main station in Havana and walked 40 minutes before I found an (open) restaurant at 8 pm a Wednesday night. Some were closed, some were open but without food, drinks, and very few to choose from. Old Havana is better, there are a few good ones but you will get harassed with cigars, hustlers and so on more frequently, constantly. Bottled water you can of course drink, I have not drunk tap water but don't see the point as there's always bottled water around somewhere. I haven't gotten sick or even had any stomach issues from any food in 4 weeks and I eat with my dirty hands sometimes, haha. The food, if you find it, is clean as far as I've experienced. I've eaten from local joints, restaurants, on the street. A meal is anywhere from 400-1000 CUP, you do the math with your rate Beer is 200-300, or found as low as 90. Cocktails 100-300.

Regarding chicas. I've spent a few nights in different "Airbnb's" which is a casa particular / hostal / hotel, they call it pretty different, but it's more or less the same. I book through Airbnb because I can pay with my credit card and hang on to my CUP, but with this comes a fee to airbnb of course and all that. I'll rather pay that, and also they give you some safety and guarantee. You can also choose online, depending on location, reviews and such. It's absolutely possible to figure out how to contact the hosts outside of Airbnb, it's not difficult to figure it out, just think and be smart when you send them a message. But this takes extra time and effort, something maybe I'd like to spend on other things. Use a VPN for most things here on your phone. Wifi is more or less non-existent everywhere, so get a Cubacell sim, and also this can be very slow. Most hosts reply very fast as first of all most Cubans have SIM-card with 4 g and can reply, secondly, it's not uncommon it's their children working in and running the account from Europe or US and the parents are at the house to receive you, hand out keys and such.

The first one was stern "no visitors" and I'm sure they would have kicked me out if I broke that rule. I booked this through hotels.com, but it was a room in a casa particular.

The second one was a room in a "hotel / hostal" but it was a casa particular. I wouldn't have brought a girl there as it was next to where the host lived.

Third was an apartment in a building, private, but the parents to the host lived in the apartment next door. I brought a girl there daytime, just a girl I got in touch with on Badoo, we had drinks, a snack, and fucked. She just wanted to fuck a hot Euro surfer I guess Not all girls are prostitutes or want money, some just want fun. I picked up a girl at a marina in Varadero where a band was playing, had sex the next day. No payment, just wanted to have fun. Both Cuban and did not speak English but as long as you speak little and try and you're not a dick it's all good. Rest of Varadera / Santa Marta / Matanzas / Cardenas there are probably very few chicas to buy, but many to contact on Badoo and either go on a regular date (something I prefer as I get to practice Spanish and I don't know if there will be sex or not, and that uncertainty is exciting), or some want money. Forget Tinder, it's rubbish. Badoo has plenty of users and easy to get in touch. I've picked up girls on the beach too, but obviously it helps I'm a "sexy kitesurfer" but it's definitely possible to just approach girls, and not having to pay for sex, just drinks and be a nice guy. They are people and want to be treated as such. Girls in Havana you can pick up for as little as 2000 peso, and they will contact you and offer, pretty much all over the city, but obviously depend on many factors. I'd rather pay a bit more for "quality", but no more than 5000 You can also pay them in Euro or USD, but then you comply with "their" exchange rate" and make sure you have change because they won't have it. Smartest is to exchange to CUP for a high rate on the street, then pay the chica in CUP which you've bought for a high rate. The girl wanting 2000 CUP may want 20 USD if you have that. At 150 USD / CUP you would have gotten it cheaper, now you're loosing money paying her in USD. Same goes for all transactions. Many girls don't want 5000 CUP because it could be 50 100 CUP bills or 250 20's which is a stack.

The fourth Airbnb was a private apartment, but having that said, the walls are paper thin and on the other side of the bathroom was the landladys bedroom. This is difficult to see and figure out booking on Airbnb. Surprisingly she didn't take my passport or asked for a signature when I checked in which all other places have been very thorough about. Nevertheless I would not have taken a girl and "made noise" in that house. Luckily I had my "friend" visiting me, travelling around (and fucking) so I didn't need to search for anyone, but none of us where registered checking in at this place. So even if you book a "private apartment" you can still be "connected" with the host, or very close. It also has to do with respect, I personally don't want to get anyone in trouble just cause I want to fuck a girl, but I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any.

My last night in Cuba is on Friday and I'm renting in a new location, private apartment so we'll see how private it is and what I feel comfortable doing and what the host indicates.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.

[GrandForks2]

It was a fun trip as usual and happy for this forum to let us know the current state of affairs. This is my 5th trip I think, my last was 2019, just before Covid.

As I only had 3 nights there, I tried to prearrange meet ups in advance. I wasn't as successful, since I only started trying about 3 days to the trip. I had a few contacts from before on whatsapp but they were either now with a baby on their status or wanted new blood. My Jibbs report was pretty much bang on with what I noticed. Tried Tinder and even registered as a platinum member, found it was a waste of time, as teleporting to Cuba yielded almost no one. Tried Badoo which had a lot of chicas in Havana. Good thing with Badoo, unlike Tinder, one can message directly without even matching. Yielded no results too, as like someone mentioned, they don't stay on 24/7, so I did not get any replies prior to my trip.

I arrived from Canada into Varadero. Options to Havana as Usual is Taxi about $80-120 USD or taking the Viazul (long distance bus) . I was willing to wait for few hours to share the taxi and if not take the Viazul. The only guys I met from Canada were not willing to pay that much to share, so we all took the Viazul together. It usually arrives and leave just after 4 pm. The ride is just under 2 hrs. I showed the bus driver my address in central Havana and he advised I get off somewhere (in old Havana) . Since I am comfortable moving around I did not mind, first timers should better off just take a taxi direct to their hotel. Since it was getting dark and due to having to take another transport. My exchange rate was about 170 CUP to 1 USD with my landlady. I think I got about 130 CUP to 1 USD at the airport. I changed just a small amount there, so that I can at least have something prior to getting to my apartment.

From Old Havana, I decided to take my favourite mode of transportation, the BICI taxi. I just simply like the spacious and airy sitting. I also love the leg room. The guy was able to carry my 1 large baggage and carry on with no problem. The taxis were quoting about 1200 CUP, but I paid about 700 to the BICI guy.

I decided to roam with my cellphone on my first day, just so that I could be able to communicate with any chicas or even my landlady prior to getting a local sim card. That costed about 15 CAD.

I think there's been some back and forth about privacy and what not. What I discovered is that quite a few landlords somewhat know that many people cherish their privacy, either because they do not want to stay in a room in the same house as the landlady or they just need space in general to do whatever. So just looking for any listing that says private. Not shared. Or whole apartment etc would be suitable for bringing visitors over privately. My first stay in Cuba few years ago was in a room with private bathroom in the same house as the landlady. Most of the ladies did not mind being registered. Only a few did not want to do so. The only problem is, as I got attached to the landlady, I did not want her knowing I was bringing in different chicas every night. I was beginning to portray myself as a gentleman. Also most importantly, though she said she did not mind, she had to get up every night to open the door for me, sometimes at 1 am LOL. To have the girl registered. I over the years actually liked that, as I did not have to be overly security cautious bringing strangers over, since the chicas identity was recorded. They even used to ask me the next morning if everything was fine before letting the girl out.

My last few times, has been in a whole apartment of my own, with the landlady staying a few houses down the street. So in this kind of arrangement, the landlady did "not see anyone" so she did not have to "record or registered anyone."

I spoke no Spanish, so it was a challenge but google translate usual did the trick all the time, so it was also awkward having any meaningful conversation but somehow I pulled it through. The only person I met that did not know how to type Spanish was an old cowboy who took me on a tour around Havana on a horse. It was loud, so I could not use the direct speech translation and he was quite illiterate. He did not understand I spoke zero Spanish and kept on talking non stop in Spanish LOL.

I spent 3 nights and ended up banging 4 girls with a repeat visit on 1 of them. I usually negotiated with a BICI taxi for a 1 hour "tour" of the city, the tour ended up "magically" turning into "chica fishing" and of course, the driver was always willing to help. I always added a little tip after. I usually negotiated between 1000 to 1200 CUP and just tipped about 500 CUP extra after.

As for the girls, they were usually between 21 to 25 years old as per request but due to time constraint, I couldn't really be picky as such, so I usually settled for a 6-7 out of 10. I usually like my girls with more boos or ass and a lot of Cuban girls don't usually have that in abundance. I can see someone grading them a 7-9 easily.

Wasn't too pleased all of them had kids, either due to they telling me or just flat out seeing the tale tale signs. One even had a 6 month old. I like some milk here and there as I don't fuck without sucking but she had A LOT too much LOL. I paid a range of 4000 CUP to 6000 CUP. So, 40 USD was about the max I budgeted for. Thanks for this forum. I had kept the same 1 or 2 girls, I could have paid a lot less than that, as it was beginning to look more like a friendship with benefits than more of a strict money transaction. So I could usually have given about 2000 CUP and some gifts I brought with me.

For food, my landlady gave me meals for free morning and night. The old arrangement was $5 USD per meal, so I just tipped her roughly the total after. She also had a spare SIM, which I just loaded about 350 CUP for about 5 g (not sure) and about 20 texts. I wasn't too interested in calls, since I did not speak the language.

[TravelingMan3]

Hello everyone after a long internal debate I've settled on going to Havana in January for a few days and just want to layout my plan. I decided to stay at a hotel (yes I know you can't bring girls here) and keep my stuff there and when I find a chica go to a short term hotel with her I've read reports on here that there as cheap as five dollars an hour. Is that something others have done like will the girls know of one or could this turn into a problem. All the other questions I'd have been answered I"ll be flying American and know I can buy the visa at the gate for 100 dollars so I'll do that. The thing guys don't talk about much in there reports where to find ladies but my take on this the action is everywhere so it's just not worth mentioning. I saw a few ages back and even going back 40 or so pages a reports of bar and clubs etc I'll check those spots out to see if they are still open.

Overall I'm excited about this trip because it will be different I've done DR Panama Mexico Peru a few other latin countries and I live in an Asian Mongering city now so I've been around a bit overall my plan is to just do two ladies a day for 3 days and return home I'm bringing 1200 dollars is that enough thanks.

[DrewFromTexas]

I just returned from Havana and can provide a good update with recent info.

First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde.

I found the best way for me because I don't speak Spanish was to exchange their WhatsApp and message them and negotiate and then send them my address to meet me once we agree on price and have them walk in their own. They won't walk with you anyway, they will want to follow from a distance as it was not uncommon to see 50 or so police and military in the area watching the girls, stopping them ID'ing then and at times taking some away. That said in 6 nights they never said a word to me and I spent hours each night out shopping and sitting in the park etc.

I highly recommend you get a Cuban SIM card for your phone so you have data and WhatsApp. Also the exchange rate varies but sim for 160 pesos per dollar. You will really only be able to use pesos in restaurants but it's cheaper for you to do this. That said every restaurant I went to presented bills with pesos, US dollars and euro prices listed on them so you can pay in any of those no issues just expect to get change in pesos and not a great exchange rate.

For a great meal go to kilometer Zero it's very close to the hunting grounds and has great food and people watching.

I have only used an Airbnb where I have the place to myself. It's going to complicate things if you don't have a place within a few blocks of the hunting grounds. There are tons of Airbnb's around Central Park. When looking at Airbnb look at the house rules. Some say no guests. If it was unclear I would message the host and ask hey if I meet a girl while out dancing or something is there any issue with me bringing her back for a couple hours and several will say no problem.

It's an easy trip from the USA. You really just need a passport, a visa and a ofac reason which most say support of Cuban people.

I'm sure I'm leaving things out, any questions let me know.

[Chris H]

Hello everyone after a long internal debate I've settled on going to Havana in January for a few days and just want to layout my plan. I decided to stay at a hotel (yes I know you can't bring girls here) and keep my stuff there and when I find a chica go to a short term hotel with her I've read reports on here that there as cheap as five dollars an hour. Is that something others have done like will the girls know of one or could this turn into a problem. All the other questions I'd have been answered I"ll be flying American and know I can buy the visa at the gate for 100 dollars so I'll do that. The thing guys don't talk about much in there reports where to find ladies but my take on this the action is everywhere so it's just not worth mentioning. I saw a few ages back and even going back 40 or so pages a reports of bar and clubs etc I'll check those spots out to see if they are still open.

Overall I'm excited about this trip because it will be different I've done DR Panama Mexico Peru a few other latin countries and I live in an Asian Mongering city now so I've been around a bit overall my plan is to just do two ladies a day for 3 days and return home I'm bringing 1200 dollars is that enough thanks.Seems like you have a decent plan ready to be executed. When in January will you be there. I will also be there for 4 days that month. It will be my 17th time to Havana, so I will be happy to show you the true ropes and how it really goes down in Havana. I have been to most the cited you mentioned you been to, and I can tell you, Havana is definitely near the top, if not THE top. So, if we are there at the same time, let's link, we will have a blast, and you won't need no short time hotel, the case we stay at has plenty of rooms, for some fun!

[NeilGeorge]

You really just need a passport, a visa and a ofac reason which most say support of Cuban people.
Thank you for your info, Drew. 20 years ago one could fly to Nassau, Bahamas and pre-arrange to get pickup a ticket at the counter on Cubana airlines thru Nash travel, a Canadian travel company. Then fly to Havana from Nassau. The tourist card was given out at the Havana airport and this was stamped by immigration at the airport. Returning entry to Nassau was more challenging because the US immigration would not see a stamp where you went on your passport, but usually did not care, but you had to go back thru US immigration in Nassau and have the potential of interrogation and fine, one guy I knew in 2002 had a Fedors on Cuba sticking out of his jacket pocket and they interrogated him and he received a letter demanding $7,500 or a court hearing, and the courts were never set up so he ignored the letter and nothing happened.

I am not sure what you are saying now, one needs a visa and a ofac reason? Is this the office of finance and accounting? I think it was hard with Trump and other Republican administrations, but now with Biden's administration it is much easier? Is it possible to fly direct from Miami now with an ofac reason? Please advise, I would love to return. Thanks.

[Adinga]

When using a gateway country such as Mexico you receive a entry stamp coming from the US and another stamp when returning from Havana to Mexico both stamps will obviously have different dates.

If the Customs immigration officials wants to be a prick he will ask you where were between the 2 stamp dates in your passport. Your caught even if you don't have a Cuba entry stamp in your passport.

I did it for years and they never harrassed me just stay off the radar and leave the cigars in Cuba.

[Mondo707]

I just returned from Havana and can provide a good update with recent info.

First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde.

I found the best way for me because I don't speak Spanish was to exchange their WhatsApp and message them and negotiate and then send them my address to meet me once we agree on price and have them walk in their own. They won't walk with you anyway, they will want to follow from a distance as it was not uncommon to see 50 or so police and military in the area watching the girls, stopping them ID'ing then and at times taking some away. That said in 6 nights they never said a word to me and I spent hours each night out shopping and sitting in the park etc.

I highly recommend you get a Cuban SIM card for your phone so you have data and WhatsApp. Also the exchange rate varies but sim for 160 pesos per dollar. You will really only be able to use pesos in restaurants but it's cheaper for you to do this. That said every restaurant I went to presented bills with pesos, US dollars and euro prices listed on them so you can pay in any of those no issues just expect to get change in pesos and not a great exchange rate.

For a great meal go to kilometer Zero it's very close to the hunting grounds and has great food and people watching.

I have only used an Airbnb where I have the place to myself. It's going to complicate things if you don't have a place within a few blocks of the hunting grounds. There are tons of Airbnb's around Central Park. When looking at Airbnb look at the house rules. Some say no guests. If it was unclear I would message the host and ask hey if I meet a girl while out dancing or something is there any issue with me bringing her back for a couple hours and several will say no problem.

It's an easy trip from the USA. You really just need a passport, a visa and a ofac reason which most say support of Cuban people.

I'm sure I'm leaving things out, any questions let me know.Hey Drew,

1st, thanks for posting the report.

On the Sim card, I have one but since I was there just when covid started I'm wondering if it's still good? What's your take? Did you outright buy one from Etecsa and got some minutes and / or data? You paid 160 pesos for the sim card?

How's the food at Kilometro? Cubano or something else? Price range?

What did you pay with, USD or CUP? I take it when eating out it'd be better deal to pay with CUP, am i correct?

Did you find any places around the area with good ambience and music?

I'm flying in after the 17th January, in case some of you are in the area, will be there for 2 weeks.

TIA

Mondo.

[Jonathan2017]

Those 50/100 dollars prices are all night long or short times?

How are the chicas, more GFE or behaving pro? They act more like freelancers or street walkers pros?

Thanks. I the like to visit Cuba!

"First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde."

[DrewFromTexas]

When using a gateway country such as Mexico you receive a entry stamp coming from the US and another stamp when returning from Havana to Mexico both stamps will obviously have different dates.

If the Customs immigration officials wants to be a prick he will ask you where were between the 2 stamp dates in your passport. Your caught even if you don't have a Cuba entry stamp in your passport.

I did it for years and they never harrassed me just stay off the radar and leave the cigars in Cuba.I've had Cuba stamps in my passport 3 times and no one cares. They stamped my passport last week and when I came back thru FLL they asked where I was coming from, the purpose of my trip and if I have any tobacco, alcohol or food. I said no and was on my way.

[DrewFromTexas]

Those 50/100 dollars prices are all night long or short times?

How are the chicas, more GFE or behaving pro? They act more like freelancers or street walkers pros?

Thanks. I the like to visit Cuba!

"First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde."Most of the girls were not in a rush. Some I would ask how much time for XX and the general answer was as long as I want. There are so many girls and so much competition they will agree to almost anything it seems.

All were into kissing, BBBJ and covered sex. All were happy to lay and talk and cuddle or get right to business it was really whatever I wanted.

I had some that were just chicks from other towns there to make some money to some that seemed like they might be pros.

[DrewFromTexas]

Hey Drew,

1st, thanks for posting the report.

On the Sim card, I have one but since I was there just when covid started I'm wondering if it's still good? What's your take? Did you outright buy one from Etecsa and got some minutes and / or data? You paid 160 pesos for the sim card?

How's the food at Kilometro? Cubano or something else? Price range?

What did you pay with, USD or CUP? I take it when eating out it'd be better deal to pay with CUP, am i correct?

Did you find any places around the area with good ambience and music?

I'm flying in after the 17th January, in case some of you are in the area, will be there for 2 weeks.

TIA

Mondo.On the SIM card I rented one from a local driver for $20 USD for the week with 16 gig data. They are sold by in etesca stores for $25 USD for tourist sims and come with limited data and only good for 30 days. If you google Cuba tourist sim you can find info on them. I walked by the etesca store one day and someone outside wanted to sell me a cubacell sim for $14 USD but I didn't need it.

Kilometer zero had Cuban food and also something called sweet chicken which was like Chinese to me. The price was about $35000 pesos for 2 Stella's, cheese balls and entree. I'll see if I can add a menu page. Also look as the' next which is pizza and hamburgers on the same corner and el'cafe right down the street for breakfast.

I went to kilometer zero 3 times and the' next two time during a week mostly because they were open late and convenient but the food was good at both.

The street exchange rate varies from 150-170 CUP per USD.

[DrewFromTexas]

Thank you for your info, Drew. 20 years ago one could fly to Nassau, Bahamas and pre-arrange to get pickup a ticket at the counter on Cubana airlines thru Nash travel, a Canadian travel company. Then fly to Havana from Nassau. The tourist card was given out at the Havana airport and this was stamped by immigration at the airport. Returning entry to Nassau was more challenging because the US immigration would not see a stamp where you went on your passport, but usually did not care, but you had to go back thru US immigration in Nassau and have the potential of interrogation and fine, one guy I knew in 2002 had a Fedors on Cuba sticking out of his jacket pocket and they interrogated him and he received a letter demanding $7,500 or a court hearing, and the courts were never set up so he ignored the letter and nothing happened.

I am not sure what you are saying now, one needs a visa and a ofac reason? Is this the office of finance and accounting? I think it was hard with Trump and other Republican administrations, but now with Biden's administration it is much easier? Is it possible to fly direct from Miami now with an ofac reason? Please advise, I would love to return. Thanks.You can fly directly from many airports in the USA to Havana. I fly southwest and they go out of FFL and Tampa. Trump didn't start this embargo so you can't blame him, it's been in place forever. Obama tried to work with Cuba and ease restrictions and it was one sided and the Cuba president wanted to take but not give them they messed with our diplomats and Trump changes some Obama changes but he didn't start all of the restrictions. If you google reasons to go to Cuba you will see a list. I'd say 99% of people use support of Cuban people as their reason. It's super easy to go.

[DrewFromTexas]

I've had Cuba stamps in my passport 3 times and no one cares. They stamped my passport last week and when I came back thru FLL they asked where I was coming from, the purpose of my trip and if I have any tobacco, alcohol or food. I said no and was on my way.I meant FFL. Typing all this on my iPhone blows but I'm at work and don't want to use my laptop LOL.

[DrewFromTexas]

On the SIM card I rented one from a local driver for $20 USD for the week with 16 gig data. They are sold by in etesca stores for $25 USD for tourist sims and come with limited data and only good for 30 days. If you google Cuba tourist sim you can find info on them. I walked by the etesca store one day and someone outside wanted to sell me a cubacell sim for $14 USD but I didn't need it.

Kilometer zero had Cuban food and also something called sweet chicken which was like Chinese to me. The price was about $35000 pesos for 2 Stella's, cheese balls and entree. I'll see if I can add a menu page. Also look as the' next which is pizza and hamburgers on the same corner and el'cafe right down the street for breakfast.

I went to kilometer zero 3 times and the' next two time during a week mostly because they were open late and convenient but the food was good at both.

The street exchange rate varies from 150-170 CUP per USD.This was 3500 pesos not 35,000. Most of my meals ranged from 1500 to 3000 just mostly depended on what I drank.

[Adinga]

The travel rules and regulations for Americans traveling to Cuba will probably not improve if we have a Republican president.

For those who want to go to Cuba with little effort. Go now because the future is uncertain especially if Trump were to get re-elected.

[Chris H]

First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde.

I found the best way for me because I don't speak Spanish was to exchange their WhatsApp and message them and negotiate and then send them my address to meet me once we agree on price and have them walk in their own. They won't walk with you anyway, they will want to follow from a distance as it was not uncommon to see 50 or so police and military in the area watching the girls, stopping them ID'ing then and at times taking some away. That said in 6 nights they never said a word to me and I spent hours each night out shopping and sitting in the park etc.
.Do NOT pay a girl from there streets, park, cafe, or anyplace in Havana, $40-$50. This is not the DR. These chicas will go with you for $15-$30 easily. And if they want and insist on $40, tell them "dos leche". They will comply, and you aren't overpaying to bust two nuts.

[MjTravelLove]

Excellent post.


I just returned from Havana and can provide a good update with recent info.

First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde.

I found the best way for me because I don't speak Spanish was to exchange their WhatsApp and message them and negotiate and then send them my address to meet me once we agree on price and have them walk in their own. They won't walk with you anyway, they will want to follow from a distance as it was not uncommon to see 50 or so police and military in the area watching the girls, stopping them ID'ing then and at times taking some away. That said in 6 nights they never said a word to me and I spent hours each night out shopping and sitting in the park etc.

I highly recommend you get a Cuban SIM card for your phone so you have data and WhatsApp. Also the exchange rate varies but sim for 160 pesos per dollar. You will really only be able to use pesos in restaurants but it's cheaper for you to do this. That said every restaurant I went to presented bills with pesos, US dollars and euro prices listed on them so you can pay in any of those no issues just expect to get change in pesos and not a great exchange rate.

For a great meal go to kilometer Zero it's very close to the hunting grounds and has great food and people watching.

I have only used an Airbnb where I have the place to myself. It's going to complicate things if you don't have a place within a few blocks of the hunting grounds. There are tons of Airbnb's around Central Park. When looking at Airbnb look at the house rules. Some say no guests. If it was unclear I would message the host and ask hey if I meet a girl while out dancing or something is there any issue with me bringing her back for a couple hours and several will say no problem.

It's an easy trip from the USA. You really just need a passport, a visa and a ofac reason which most say support of Cuban people.

I'm sure I'm leaving things out, any questions let me know.

[Mondo707]

On the SIM card I rented one from a local driver for $20 USD for the week with 16 gig data. They are sold by in etesca stores for $25 USD for tourist sims and come with limited data and only good for 30 days. If you google Cuba tourist sim you can find info on them. I walked by the etesca store one day and someone outside wanted to sell me a cubacell sim for $14 USD but I didn't need it.

Kilometer zero had Cuban food and also something called sweet chicken which was like Chinese to me. The price was about $35000 pesos for 2 Stella's, cheese balls and entree. I'll see if I can add a menu page. Also look as the' next which is pizza and hamburgers on the same corner and el'cafe right down the street for breakfast.

I went to kilometer zero 3 times and the' next two time during a week mostly because they were open late and convenient but the food was good at both.

The street exchange rate varies from 150-170 CUP per USD.Hey Drew,

Here's the info on Kilometro restaurant along with prices and photos of the joint.

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=kilometro+cero+habana#lpg=cid:CgIgAQ%3D%3D,ik:CAoSLEFGMVFpcE9VSTZnbWhGQTEwRFI5UzJvVFRMWDYzVnpUd0RKd3h3c0hhX3c4

Mondo.

[DanielDuran]

Seems a number of people going there in Jan. I will be there from 8th to 15th.

I could not figure out how to send you private message to exchange phone number tough.


Seems like you have a decent plan ready to be executed. When in January will you be there. I will also be there for 4 days that month. It will be my 17th time to Havana, so I will be happy to show you the true ropes and how it really goes down in Havana. I have been to most the cited you mentioned you been to, and I can tell you, Havana is definitely near the top, if not THE top. So, if we are there at the same time, let's link, we will have a blast, and you won't need no short time hotel, the case we stay at has plenty of rooms, for some fun!

[Chris H]

Seems a number of people going there in Jan. I will be there from 8th to 15th.

I could not figure out how to send you private message to exchange phone number tough.Cool, I arrive on the 12th, depart on the 15th, let's definitely hook up for some real Cuban Fun!

[Nrlmus]

I just returned from Havana and can provide a good update with recent info.

First and foremost the girls are plentiful in San Rafael, Central Park and to an extent Obispo. You can find some at all hours in these areas but your best hunting time will be after dark. All this area is foot access only and maybe 10 minutes walking from end to end. In the evening you can easily find 40-50 girls around 18 years old sitting on the benches on San Rafael and Central Park. They will call out to you etc. They will only want payment in US dollars and start high asking for $80-100 USD. Tell them that's really high for the area and counter with $40 and they will prolly counter with $50 as their lowest or agree to $40. Almost anything you can imagine can be had including 3-somes for $50 each chick. You can literally decide hey I want a blonde today and go find a blonde.

I found the best way for me because I don't speak Spanish was to exchange their WhatsApp and message them and negotiate and then send them my address to meet me once we agree on price and have them walk in their own. They won't walk with you anyway, they will want to follow from a distance as it was not uncommon to see 50 or so police and military in the area watching the girls, stopping them ID'ing then and at times taking some away. That said in 6 nights they never said a word to me and I spent hours each night out shopping and sitting in the park etc.

I highly recommend you get a Cuban SIM card for your phone so you have data and WhatsApp. Also the exchange rate varies but sim for 160 pesos per dollar. You will really only be able to use pesos in restaurants but it's cheaper for you to do this. That said every restaurant I went to presented bills with pesos, US dollars and euro prices listed on them so you can pay in any of those no issues just expect to get change in pesos and not a great exchange rate.

For a great meal go to kilometer Zero it's very close to the hunting grounds and has great food and people watching.

I have only used an Airbnb where I have the place to myself. It's going to complicate things if you don't have a place within a few blocks of the hunting grounds. There are tons of Airbnb's around Central Park. When looking at Airbnb look at the house rules. Some say no guests. If it was unclear I would message the host and ask hey if I meet a girl while out dancing or something is there any issue with me bringing her back for a couple hours and several will say no problem.

It's an easy trip from the USA. You really just need a passport, a visa and a ofac reason which most say support of Cuban people.

I'm sure I'm leaving things out, any questions let me know.I really would love to communicate with you but can't but you can find me on USASG LOL.

[ChuchoLoco]

You can fly directly from many airports in the USA to Havana. I fly southwest and they go out of FFL and Tampa. Trump didn't start this embargo so you can't blame him, it's been in place forever. Obama tried to work with Cuba and ease restrictions and it was one sided and the Cuba president wanted to take but not give them they messed with our diplomats and Trump changes some Obama changes but he didn't start all of the restrictions. If you google reasons to go to Cuba you will see a list. I'd say 99% of people use support of Cuban people as their reason. It's super easy to go.Do you need to show proof of lodging reservation? If no, is it easy to find a place after you get there? Thanks.

[Zeos1]

Do you need to show proof of lodging reservation? If no, is it easy to find a place after you get there? Thanks.Not necessarily easy to do after you get there. Do you speak fluent Spanish? Do you know what part of the city or where you are going? Do you have some leads on places?

I would have something booked, hopefully not prepaid, And then play it by ear when I got there.

[ChuchoLoco]

Not necessarily easy to do after you get there. Do you speak fluent Spanish? Do you know what part of the city or where you are going? Do you have some leads on places?

I would have something booked, hopefully not prepaid, And then play it by ear when I got there.I'm about at the intermediate level with Spanish and while not fluent, I can get by pretty well but not sure about other two. Will do more research but like old parts of cities usually as long as fairly modern accommodations. I think that your suggestion of booking but not prepaying seems perfect. Thanks! Kind of torn where to go next. Cuba has been on my mind for many many years so it's at the top of the list. Or I may get lazy and head back to Medellin or Granada where I know my ways around. Thanks again.

[Nrlmus]

Does anyone know if there is a way for a foreigner to buy internet for a month in Cuba? How bad is the connection? I hear that it's pretty bad but I wonder if there is a way to improve it? Who should I grease and how much? LOL If anybody have been in Suriname how does it compare to the connection there?

[Eclectic]

Does anyone know if there is a way for a foreigner to buy internet for a month in Cuba? How bad is the connection? I hear that it's pretty bad but I wonder if there is a way to improve it? Who should I grease and how much? LOL If anybody have been in Suriname how does it compare to the connection there?You need to buy a prepaid ETECSA card (the State owed telecommunications company). Cards are sold at hotels (usually just to their guests), at the Etecsa locations, or through street vendors (who will charge a premium). It is $1 per hour. You can access the internet from most hotels, many parks and a few of the casa particulars. The connection is not real fast, but it is adequate. If there are a lot of people trying to connect in the same hotel lobby or at the same park, it will be much slower. I do not believe there are any ways of improving the process.

[Nrlmus]

You need to buy a prepaid ETECSA card (the State owed telecommunications company). Cards are sold at hotels (usually just to their guests), at the Etecsa locations, or through street vendors (who will charge a premium). It is $1 per hour. You can access the internet from most hotels, many parks and a few of the casa particulars. The connection is not real fast, but it is adequate. If there are a lot of people trying to connect in the same hotel lobby or at the same park, it will be much slower. I do not believe there are any ways of improving the process.Thank you. That's more or less what I wanted to know. Not real fast but adequate. That just might do. I spent some time in Suriname and Guyana and internet there also wasn't the best but I made do. The problem is that I need a continuous access at night Mon-Thur, and especially from 9 am-9:30 am Thu-Fri mornings.

$1/ hour=$24/ day=$168/ week=$672/ month. This is pretty brutal. I wonder if there is a way to buy a weekly or a monthly internet service.

[Slayer94]

This will be my second trip to Cuba, my first post-pandemic trip. It seems like there have been some changes, particularly with the current unrest. That said, I lost contact with my driver and moneyman (currency trader). I have to start all over with my contacts. If there are any people here that can help me with some information and contacts, I would appreciate it. Also, I would not mind if we hangout somewhere while in Havana.

[Zeos1]

Thank you. That's more or less what I wanted to know. Not real fast but adequate. That just might do. I spent some time in Suriname and Guyana and internet there also wasn't the best but I made do. The problem is that I need a continuous access at night Mon-Thur, and especially from 9 am-9:30 am Thu-Fri mornings.

$1/ hour=$24/ day=$168/ week=$672/ month. This is pretty brutal. I wonder if there is a way to buy a weekly or a monthly internet service.Internet depends on having the infrastructure to handle it. Telecommunications stuff. Cable, switching equipment, etc. Cuba has very limited stuff in this regard. And it is all pretty tightly controlled by the state, in addition to being extensively monitored. So your options for getting internet service are limited. I doubt very much that there are any options close to what you are looking for. The internet backbone simply is very limited there, and this limits any sort of technology to low speeds and very limited bandwidth.

[Mondo707]

This will be my second trip to Cuba, my first post-pandemic trip. It seems like there have been some changes, particularly with the current unrest. That said, I lost contact with my driver and moneyman (currency trader). I have to start all over with my contacts. If there are any people here that can help me with some information and contacts, I would appreciate it. Also, I would not mind if we hangout somewhere while in Havana.Hey,

I'm almost in the same boat as you, nonetheless I have my hopes up regarding a contact I had pre covid. Anyway, I'm going mainly for the Havana Jazz fest which starts on the 22nd for the whole week.

In case you want to meet up I'm arriving late on the 18th so It would have to be on the 19th at the earliest for me. Let me know if that works for you.

I'm planning on getting a sim card at the airport so can't give you a local number till I get one, in case you have one shoot me a PM.

Mondo.

[EMode]

Just curious if anyone was out in Havana for New Year's. How was it? Any big celebrations at all? Just looking to live vicariously through anyone else until I can get back out there this summer.

[Zeos1]

Just curious if anyone was out in Havana for New Year's. How was it? Any big celebrations at all? Just looking to live vicariously through anyone else until I can get back out there this summer.Just talked to someone that had been in Cuba a couple of weeks ago. Cuba has possibly never been in worse shape according to what locals were saying. Basics are in very short supply. Very limited gasoline and diesel fuel, electricity is often off, etc. I doubt there is much celebrating. Everything is breaking down.

[Big77]

Just talked to someone that had been in Cuba a couple of weeks ago. Cuba has possibly never been in worse shape according to what locals were saying. Basics are in very short supply. Very limited gasoline and diesel fuel, electricity is often off, etc. I doubt there is much celebrating. Everything is breaking down.I bought nonrefundable tickets months ago. I'll be getting there on the 17th, It's going to be my first time in Cuba so I hope there is some fun to be had.

[RainmanSahut]

Help!

Does anyone know how a US citizen can rent a car in Cuba. Preferablely Holguin 6 Jan to 20 Jan? How to pay from USA?

I have Found many girl contacts in Holguin from Tinder.

Will share to interested LTR mongers.

Yes they are real. Young and pretty.

Desperate.

I Have Already visited few.

Thanks!

Rainman.

PM Me?

[FoolOnTheHill]

Seems like you have a decent plan ready to be executed. When in January will you be there. I will also be there for 4 days that month. It will be my 17th time to Havana, so I will be happy to show you the true ropes and how it really goes down in Havana. I have been to most the cited you mentioned you been to, and I can tell you, Havana is definitely near the top, if not THE top. So, if we are there at the same time, let's link, we will have a blast, and you won't need no short time hotel, the case we stay at has plenty of rooms, for some fun!Thinking of going this week (First time). What days will you be there? I wouldn't mind meeting someone who's been there before to show me a few things.

[Sma202]

Thinking of going first time to Cuba. Would you recommend it over Rio or Medellin (been to both). Besides the Latinas, I also like the history. I'm intermediate in Spanish.

How long is good to spend in Havana? Is the best place to stay in Old Havana? Any places of interest to visit to outside the town?

[Zeos1]

Thinking of going first time to Cuba. Would you recommend it over Rio or Medellin (been to both). Besides the Latinas, I also like the history. I'm intermediate in Spanish.

How long is good to spend in Havana? Is the best place to stay in Old Havana? Any places of interest to visit to outside the town?It will by many times harder than anywhere else you have been. Cat and mouse game for meeting chicas, finding a coffee in the morning will be next to impossible unless you are in a hotel with a restaurant, and any given good or service may or may not be available on any given day. Things like electricity, water, any given food item, etc. Etc. There are some higher end tourist hotels in / near the Old Havana part of town, but for the money you may find they have very limited services / amenities. I've never stayed at any, and they will not likely be chica friendly (as that is illegal) but they may provide a certain level of comfort. I've stayed in other parts of the city, and out of the city, and in casas particulares (similar to Airbnbs). I would have nothing to recommend, but I found it interesting, and challenging, not easy, and with an element of thrill with some of the places I met up with chicas. Places that would have fit into an Apocalypse movie set.

[Adinga]

I would recommend a casa in Vedado next to the Melia Cohiba hotel.

The hotel has a business lobby for travelers which has computers, coffee and food -- the fees are reasonable.

My former casa proprietors have left Cuba temporarily due to commodity shortages.

Its very tough in Cuba now. You may want to wait until things pick up.

[Chris H]

Thinking of going this week (First time). What days will you be there? I wouldn't mind meeting someone who's been there before to show me a few things.I will be there on Thursday the 12th. Hitting the ground and ready to roll. If you are in town on that day, feel free to hit me up.

[Sma202]

I would recommend a casa in Vedado next to the Melia Cohiba hotel.

The hotel has a business lobby for travelers which has computers, coffee and food -- the fees are reasonable.

My former casa proprietors have left Cuba temporarily due to commodity shortages.

Its very tough in Cuba now. You may want to wait until things pick up.When you say tough, you mean the pandemic has made it worse?

[Zeos1]

When you say tough, you mean the pandemic has made it worse?Pandemic perhaps, not getting help from Venezuela. Etc. A major source of foreign currency was Canadian visitors (pre-pandemic) with estimates of 70% of foreign currency coming from Canadian tourists. And pandemic it dropped to 0. So this means less foreign currency to buy oil, etc.

[Uncle Volodya]

Damn this thread is deader than a doornail. Havana used to be one of my favorite destinations. Great atmosphere, lovely people, and very safe. Though at times challenging with the cat and mouse game played between Chicas and the Policia.

Hopefully, Chris H, who is a seasoned Havana pro, will be able to give us some news on what it's like down there these days.

[EMode]

I'm hoping this thread beces a bit more active as we go into the spring. I'm hoping to go to Havana at the end of April or early May with 2 buddies. Hoping to have a great week. Any updates on how things are going there? Do restaurants have supplies? Are the chicas out and about?

[RacShack]

Damn this thread is deader than a doornail. Havana used to be one of my favorite destinations. Great atmosphere, lovely people, and very safe. Though at times challenging with the cat and mouse game played between Chicas and the Policia.

Hopefully, Chris H, who is a seasoned Havana pro, will be able to give us some news on what it's like down there these days.Blast from the past, hope all is well, you were a treasure trove full of information for me in the past! Royalty! You traveling? Married? (LOL) hopefully Cuba soon if I hear good stuff, until then I've been sticking to Colombia and Thailand you? PM me if you want to catch up! And yes hopefully Chris H fills us in on what's going on over there!

[Zizou23]

Hey all,

I was in Havana last week for the weekend did bumble and tinder for chicas no problem walking with the girls outside hand to hand even in front of police. Saw a few walking girls on malecon, la rampa and old Havana but my Spanish is dogshit. All the girls were happy with a cheap perfume or 50 usd. My Airbnb host arranged simcard with 4 g and money exchange at 1 euro to 160 pesos. Havana still popping.

[Uncle Volodya]

Hey all,

I was in Havana last week for the weekend did bumble and tinder for chicas no problem walking with the girls outside hand to hand even in front of police. Saw a few walking girls on malecon, la rampa and old Havana but my Spanish is dogshit. All the girls were happy with a cheap perfume or 50 usd. My Airbnb host arranged simcard with 4 g and money exchange at 1 euro to 160 pesos. Havana still popping.Thanks for the info. Good to hear some (good) news from Hsvana!

[Chris H]

Havana is definitely still popping. It's actually even better now, especially with more access to wifi, throughout the city, as long as you go to the right spots.

We stayed at our normal 6 bedroom 3 story house, with a terrace for partying, on the corner of Industria and Amistad.

The ladies are all over, especially in Prado, Central Park, the Plaza that leads to the Wifi Park, and the clubs. BTW, the wifi park isn't as busy as usual, probably due to internet accessibility being a lot easier. The Plaza area is bumping most hours, AM, PM, and the middle of the night. The ladies pop up out of no where, looking sexy and natural. There is definitely no lack of pussy availability in Havana, and never donating more than 30 usd. The ladies will be very happy with that donation, and that's even getting the ones out of the Clubs. Speaking of Clubs, I recommend V / S as the spot to go. Women all over the place, and more and more folks coming in the later it gets into the night.

Really never had any food issues. Seems to be more good options available now, since new restaurants have been opening up. No issues find water or beer. Every little shop has its own product, so you Judy have to stop in to the shops as you walk the streets. I did notice a price raise for rum, about $3-$4 increase. No big deal, at all.

All this talk of sorrow and how horrible and sad Havana is, is definitely Fake News. If you have ever been to Havana, you know the people are happy, and know how to go with the flow and make the best out of everything!

[HarryDubois]

Havana is definitely still popping. It's actually even better now, especially with more access to wifi, throughout the city, as long as you go to the right spots.
Thank you so much for the great report. I was thinking about Colombia however maybe I'll try Havana instead.

I would like to ask however. I prefer Latinas similar to Colombia not black or mixed black / white. Will I find girls of Spanish ancestry available in Havana?

Secondly, I hate condoms. Is BBFS on the menu in Havana?

[Adinga]

Chris - 2 questions.

How was the Police presence in Havana?

Where did you get currency converted?

Thanks.

[Rebel Monger]

So, people are happy in Cuba!? You don't seem like a real monger but the Cuban government trying to trick people into visiting the island to spend money there, you remind me of when the Covid started and the Cuban dictatorship was promoting the island as a "safe heaven" against Covid. You are the one promoting FAKE NEWS. I never liked you, now I know why. And by the way, I'm Cuban and I'm in touch with Cubans (family and friends) and what they tell me is the opposite of what you're saying here. Do you know that in two years around 300,000 Cubans walked from Nicaragua to the Mexican-USA border. Do happy people embark in such a journey?

To those visiting Cuba just be careful there, the crime is getting out of hand, specially, but not only, in Havana.


Havana is definitely still popping. It's actually even better now, especially with more access to wifi, throughout the city, as long as you go to the right spots.

We stayed at our normal 6 bedroom 3 story house, with a terrace for partying, on the corner of Industria and Amistad.

The ladies are all over, especially in Prado, Central Park, the Plaza that leads to the Wifi Park, and the clubs. BTW, the wifi park isn't as busy as usual, probably due to internet accessibility being a lot easier. The Plaza area is bumping most hours, AM, PM, and the middle of the night. The ladies pop up out of no where, looking sexy and natural. There is definitely no lack of pussy availability in Havana, and never donating more than 30 usd. The ladies will be very happy with that donation, and that's even getting the ones out of the Clubs. Speaking of Clubs, I recommend V / S as the spot to go. Women all over the place, and more and more folks coming in the later it gets into the night.

Really never had any food issues. Seems to be more good options available now, since new restaurants have been opening up. No issues find water or beer. Every little shop has its own product, so you Judy have to stop in to the shops as you walk the streets. I did notice a price raise for rum, about $3-$4 increase. No big deal, at all.

All this talk of sorrow and how horrible and sad Havana is, is definitely Fake News. If you have ever been to Havana, you know the people are happy, and know how to go with the flow and make the best out of everything!

[RainmanSahut]

Hello.

I just got back from my 4th trip to Cuba over the past year.

This time I flew to Holguin, rented a car, ordeal and visited a smaller town Levisa.

Car rental is $100 +/ day. Fuel, very few gas stations open, plan accordingly, you are limited to 10 lites each purchase and Must pay with a Credit Card or MLC Card. Meaning You are screwed if from USA. Lucky GF mother has MLC card which I funded, I had no idea this process as she had paid when I-needed fuel each time as it helped communication, but on return trip home alone, I could NOT buy gasoline. Finally I found a nice Cuban man who let me pay cash to him for my 10 liters to get me to the airport.

Airport. Nothing available to eat or drink.

Food, OMG it is desperate. We had to drive 3 different cities looking for a restaurant near Levisa to eat. Basically 1 hours drive. The 1 restaurant we found had a very limited menu. Chicken or Pork. Pork is the basically the main course along with rice and beans. Believe me looked for open restaurants traveling dirt roads the pigs had forgotten. Yes, Havana has a Few nice restaurants. Some expensive. Basically the locals scavenge each day for their meals. Everywhere.

Girls, I was with a GF, but YES. Plenty plenty girls available. Many Free looking for Husband, Go to USA. As for Me, Someone shared my WhatsApp with multiple Cuban girls. So, Basically everyday new girls write wanting a boyfriend. All pretty and young.

My previous trip Havana November, I was contacted and told report to immigration. I had to go 2 different days' 2 locations, I had to explain Why I visited Cuba. Little scary. Each girl I've gone with I make them contact their mother and have her say it is OK their daughter go with me. Anyways I could prove seeing same girl and family several times to authorities. There are presently 116 guys detained Havana from these inquiries, they may have done other things. If you are contacted call US Embassy +5378394200 and report before attending interview. I was most uncomfortable with questioning. Remember, Sanitize your phone. No naughty pictures going into Cuba or Out. Best have phone with SD slot. Save pictures to SD and remove. I carry a spare phone exact to my personal. That IS my regular Cuba phone with blah blah blah on it Only. Yes. They went thru my phone. Remember. You have 1 day to report your location to immigration once you locate to an apartment or family house. Most of the time apartment owner does this for you in Havana. In Levisa I had to drive another city and it took more than 1/2 day interview paperwork with immigration. Mother took care of me.

As for ChrisH, I am glad everything was happy and good. He is much better at finding shops than Me as I have Yet to see such a shop in Havana selling water, candy and things. Maybe National Hotel or other nice hotels offer? I call myself traveling a lot. But never see such. I do know the main grocery store near embassy area is Empty. I would ask apartment owner to get me water as I have yet to see it for sale. Many apartments offer meals with rental. Works out pretty good.

Yes, I have seen girls ChrisH describes, Yes good hunting. Again somewhat sad as economy is So Bad. Many have boy friends and husbands, so really bad.

Anyways, there are lots of things to see, many pretty girls. Be careful on food. I've had food poisoning twice. Second time barely made it home USA straight to emergency room, salmonella, 6 days ICU, not so good.

Yes. I go back.

Rainman.

So, people are happy in Cuba!? You don't seem like a real monger but the Cuban government trying to trick people into visiting the island to spend money there, you remind me of when the Covid started and the Cuban dictatorship was promoting the island as a "safe heaven" against Covid. You are the one promoting FAKE NEWS. I never liked you, now I know why. And by the way, I'm Cuban and I'm in touch with Cubans (family and friends) and what they tell me is the opposite of what you're saying here. Do you know that in two years around 300,000 Cubans walked from Nicaragua to the Mexican-USA border. Do happy people embark in such a journey?

To those visiting Cuba just be careful there, the crime is getting out of hand, specially, but not only, in Havana.

[Chris H]

So, people are happy in Cuba!? You don't seem like a real monger but the Cuban government trying to trick people into visiting the island to spend money there, you remind me of when the Covid started and the Cuban dictatorship was promoting the island as a "safe heaven" against Covid. You are the one promoting FAKE NEWS. I never liked you, now I know why. And by the way, I'm Cuban and I'm in touch with Cubans (family and friends) and what they tell me is the opposite of what you're saying here. Do you know that in two years around 300,000 Cubans walked from Nicaragua to the Mexican-USA border. Do happy people embark in such a journey?

To those visiting Cuba just be careful there, the crime is getting out of hand, specially, but not only, in Havana.You think I care if you like me? Not at all! I come with facts. Not my fault your family is running around all sad and depressed.

Like I said before, Havana is popping, the people are living life the best they can, it's still VERY SAFE down there, no worries of stupid, mass shootings, drive bys, unwanted murders, etc like the USA. Don't listen to this dude's weak ass nonsense. I have been down there MANY times and am ALWAYS welcomed with open arms!

As far as BBFS, they females do offer that, but I personally do not engage, but the dudes that rolled with me was getting it like that, so they said.

We have a money exchange dude, that comes to the casa, and gives us the best rate available for exchange at the time.

Once again, go down to Havana, don't listen to the GARBAGE this dude preaches, and have a GREAT TIME! We will be back in May, for another EXCELLENT, SAFE, SEXUAL, and NONSTOP FUN time!

[Chris H]

Hello.

I just got back from my 4th trip to Cuba over the past year.

This time I flew to Holguin, rented a car, ordeal and visited a smaller town Levisa.

Car rental is $100 +/ day. Fuel, very few gas stations open, plan accordingly, you are limited to 10 lites each purchase and Must pay with a Credit Card or MLC Card. Meaning You are screwed if from USA. Lucky GF mother has MLC card which I funded, I had no idea this process as she had paid when I-needed fuel each time as it helped communication, but on return trip home alone, I could NOT buy gasoline. Finally I found a nice Cuban man who let me pay cash to him for my 10 liters to get me to the airport.

Airport. Nothing available to eat or drink.

Food, OMG it is desperate. We had to drive 3 different cities looking for a restaurant near Levisa to eat. Basically 1 hours drive. The 1 restaurant we found had a very limited menu. Chicken or Pork. Pork is the basically the main course along with rice and beans. Believe me looked for open restaurants traveling dirt roads the pigs had forgotten. Yes, Havana has a Few nice restaurants. Some expensive. Basically the locals scavenge each day for their meals. Everywhere.

Girls, I was with a GF, but YES. Plenty plenty girls available. Many Free looking for Husband, Go to USA. As for Me, Someone shared my WhatsApp with multiple Cuban girls. So, Basically everyday new girls write wanting a boyfriend. All pretty and young.

My previous trip Havana November, I was contacted and told report to immigration. I had to go 2 different days' 2 locations, I had to explain Why I visited Cuba. Little scary. Each girl I've gone with I make them contact their mother and have her say it is OK their daughter go with me. Anyways I could prove seeing same girl and family several times to authorities. There are presently 116 guys detained Havana from these inquiries, they may have done other things. If you are contacted call US Embassy +5378394200 and report before attending interview. I was most uncomfortable with questioning. Remember, Sanitize your phone. No naughty pictures going into Cuba or Out. Best have phone with SD slot. Save pictures to SD and remove. I carry a spare phone exact to my personal. That IS my regular Cuba phone with blah blah blah on it Only. Yes. They went thru my phone. Remember. You have 1 day to report your location to immigration once you locate to an apartment or family house. Most of the time apartment owner does this for you in Havana. In Levisa I had to drive another city and it took more than 1/2 day interview paperwork with immigration. Mother took care of me.

As for ChrisH, I am glad everything was happy and good. He is much better at finding shops than Me as I have Yet to see such a shop in Havana selling water, candy and things. Maybe National Hotel or other nice hotels offer? I call myself traveling a lot. But never see such. I do know the main grocery store near embassy area is Empty. I would ask apartment owner to get me water as I have yet to see it for sale. Many apartments offer meals with rental. Works out pretty good.

Yes, I have seen girls ChrisH describes, Yes good hunting. Again somewhat sad as economy is So Bad. Many have boy friends and husbands, so really bad.

Anyways, there are lots of things to see, many pretty girls. Be careful on food. I've had food poisoning twice. Second time barely made it home USA straight to emergency room, salmonella, 6 days ICU, not so good.

Yes. I go back.

Rainman.
Hey Rainman,

I have never in my 17 trips to Havana been questioned by any type of authority, outside of the airport, only once for 15 minutes. I will definitely keep that in mind, to warn others of that possibility. I have not been to any other cities in Cuba or driven in the country, so I can't speak of the gas issues and limitations. I have so much fun and LOVE in Havana, that I haven't had the motivation to go anywhere else, yet. As for water, it was at every store or little shop that we stopped at and looked for it. Definitely no issues finding that and also no power outages while we was there for 5 days this time around.

Like you said Hunting was plentiful, and yes they may be poor, but there's plenty of poor women in all countries, especially the USA, the difference is the Cuban women have great personalities and aren't out to rob or kill you, like the USA.

[RamDavidson84]

Hey Rainman,

I have never in my 17 trips to Havana been questioned by any type of authority, outside of the airport, only once for 15 minutes. I will definitely keep that in mind, to warn others of that possibility. I have not been to any other cities in Cuba or driven in the country, so I can't speak of the gas issues and limitations. I have so much fun and LOVE in Havana, that I haven't had the motivation to go anywhere else, yet. As for water, it was at every store or little shop that we stopped at and looked for it. Definitely no issues finding that and also no power outages while we was there for 5 days this time around.

Like you said Hunting was plentiful, and yes they may be poor, but there's plenty of poor women in all countries, especially the USA, the difference is the Cuban women have great personalities and aren't out to rob or kill you, like the USA.Hey Chris, you American? If so, Is it a pain in the ass for an American to get into Cuba?

[Chris H]

Hey Chris, you American? If so, Is it a pain in the ass for an American to get into Cuba?No problems at all. Just as easy as getting into the DR, Brazil, Colombia, or any other country. Actually the process may be easier than other countries, because its very quick, no standing in lines for an hour or more. In to the airport and out to Good Times!

[Uncle Volodya]

Havana is definitely still popping. It's actually even better now, especially with more access to wifi, throughout the city, as long as you go to the right spots.

Thanks for taking the time to post. This is really interesting info. I look forward to getting back to Cuba soon. Though I am not sure it will be in March.

I'm sorry you are catching flack for some reason. Having met up with Chris a couple of times in Havanna I can assure you the guy is as real as can be. I am sure he is just giving his honest impressions in his report.

It sounds like fun can still be had aplenty in Havanna.

[Adinga]

Quick tips for people contemplating Cuba vacation:

* Get your Covid vaccination and bring the physical card not a photo on your phone.

* Never speak politics especially with your casa proprietor, most of whom are professor's, doctors and politicians.

* Never take photos of police or military.

* The heat and humidity are overbearing.

* Wifi is terrible and not all casas have it.

* Avoid flying Cubana Airlines if possible -its probably the worlds worst airline.

* Terrible restaurants -- Most casa proprietors serve meals and usually charge appx $7 a meal.

* Make sure your casa has a safe deposit box in your room.

* Frequent commodity shortages. Gas, coffee, meats ect.

* Occasional power outages.

* Always count your change.

* don't draw attention to yourself.

* You need a Travelers mentality when you go to Cuba not a tourist mentality. Expect nothing.

* Credit cards can be a major problem. Research currency situation.

* The chica situation changes daily based on police crackdowns -- its feast or famine.

* Great doctors and dentists if necessary.

* The gangsta mentality doesn't fly -- stay off the radar. Theres no Henny, buffalo wings, Sportsbars and don't throw handfull of pesos into the street trying chaos.

Cuba is not for everybody and nothing is guaranteed -- enjoy your vacation.

[Rebel Monger]

Sir, thank you for your truthful and helpful message!


Hello.

I just got back from my 4th trip to Cuba over the past year.

This time I flew to Holguin, rented a car, ordeal and visited a smaller town Levisa.

Car rental is $100 +/ day. Fuel, very few gas stations open, plan accordingly, you are limited to 10 lites each purchase and Must pay with a Credit Card or MLC Card. Meaning You are screwed if from USA. Lucky GF mother has MLC card which I funded, I had no idea this process as she had paid when I-needed fuel each time as it helped communication, but on return trip home alone, I could NOT buy gasoline. Finally I found a nice Cuban man who let me pay cash to him for my 10 liters to get me to the airport.

Airport. Nothing available to eat or drink.

Food, OMG it is desperate. We had to drive 3 different cities looking for a restaurant near Levisa to eat. Basically 1 hours drive. The 1 restaurant we found had a very limited menu. Chicken or Pork. Pork is the basically the main course along with rice and beans. Believe me looked for open restaurants traveling dirt roads the pigs had forgotten. Yes, Havana has a Few nice restaurants. Some expensive. Basically the locals scavenge each day for their meals. Everywhere.

Girls, I was with a GF, but YES. Plenty plenty girls available. Many Free looking for Husband, Go to USA. As for Me, Someone shared my WhatsApp with multiple Cuban girls. So, Basically everyday new girls write wanting a boyfriend. All pretty and young.

My previous trip Havana November, I was contacted and told report to immigration. I had to go 2 different days' 2 locations, I had to explain Why I visited Cuba. Little scary. Each girl I've gone with I make them contact their mother and have her say it is OK their daughter go with me. Anyways I could prove seeing same girl and family several times to authorities. There are presently 116 guys detained Havana from these inquiries, they may have done other things. If you are contacted call US Embassy +5378394200 and report before attending interview. I was most uncomfortable with questioning. Remember, Sanitize your phone. No naughty pictures going into Cuba or Out. Best have phone with SD slot. Save pictures to SD and remove. I carry a spare phone exact to my personal. That IS my regular Cuba phone with blah blah blah on it Only. Yes. They went thru my phone. Remember. You have 1 day to report your location to immigration once you locate to an apartment or family house. Most of the time apartment owner does this for you in Havana. In Levisa I had to drive another city and it took more than 1/2 day interview paperwork with immigration. Mother took care of me.

As for ChrisH, I am glad everything was happy and good. He is much better at finding shops than Me as I have Yet to see such a shop in Havana selling water, candy and things. Maybe National Hotel or other nice hotels offer? I call myself traveling a lot. But never see such. I do know the main grocery store near embassy area is Empty. I would ask apartment owner to get me water as I have yet to see it for sale. Many apartments offer meals with rental. Works out pretty good.

Yes, I have seen girls ChrisH describes, Yes good hunting. Again somewhat sad as economy is So Bad. Many have boy friends and husbands, so really bad.

Anyways, there are lots of things to see, many pretty girls. Be careful on food. I've had food poisoning twice. Second time barely made it home USA straight to emergency room, salmonella, 6 days ICU, not so good.

Yes. I go back.

Rainman.

So, people are happy in Cuba!? You don't seem like a real monger but the Cuban government trying to trick people into visiting the island to spend money there, you remind me of when the Covid started and the Cuban dictatorship was promoting the island as a "safe heaven" against Covid. You are the one promoting FAKE NEWS. I never liked you, now I know why. And by the way, I'm Cuban and I'm in touch with Cubans (family and friends) and what they tell me is the opposite of what you're saying here. Do you know that in two years around 300,000 Cubans walked from Nicaragua to the Mexican-USA border. Do happy people embark in such a journey?

To those visiting Cuba just be careful there, the crime is getting out of hand, specially, but not only, in Havana.

[Sammytheman]

Hello.

I just got back from my 4th trip to Cuba over the past year.

This time I flew to Holguin, rented a car, ordeal and visited a smaller town Levisa.

Car rental is $100 +/ day. Fuel, very few gas stations open, plan accordingly, you are limited to 10 lites each purchase and Must pay with a Credit Card or MLC Card. Meaning You are screwed if from USA. Lucky GF mother has MLC card which I funded, I had no idea this process as she had paid when I-needed fuel each time as it helped communication, but on return trip home alone, I could NOT buy gasoline. Finally I found a nice Cuban man who let me pay cash to him for my 10 liters to get me to the airport.

Airport. Nothing available to eat or drink.

Food, OMG it is desperate. We had to drive 3 different cities looking for a restaurant near Levisa to eat. Basically 1 hours drive. The 1 restaurant we found had a very limited menu. Chicken or Pork. Pork is the basically the main course along with rice and beans. Believe me looked for open restaurants traveling dirt roads the pigs had forgotten. Yes, Havana has a Few nice restaurants. Some expensive. Basically the locals scavenge each day for their meals. Everywhere.

Girls, I was with a GF, but YES. Plenty plenty girls available. Many Free looking for Husband, Go to USA. As for Me, Someone shared my WhatsApp with multiple Cuban girls. So, Basically everyday new girls write wanting a boyfriend. All pretty and young.

My previous trip Havana November, I was contacted and told report to immigration. I had to go 2 different days' 2 locations, I had to explain Why I visited Cuba. Little scary. Each girl I've gone with I make them contact their mother and have her say it is OK their daughter go with me. Anyways I could prove seeing same girl and family several times to authorities. There are presently 116 guys detained Havana from these inquiries, they may have done other things. If you are contacted call US Embassy +5378394200 and report before attending interview. I was most uncomfortable with questioning. Remember, Sanitize your phone. No naughty pictures going into Cuba or Out. Best have phone with SD slot. Save pictures to SD and remove. I carry a spare phone exact to my personal. That IS my regular Cuba phone with blah blah blah on it Only. Yes. They went thru my phone. Remember. You have 1 day to report your location to immigration once you locate to an apartment or family house. Most of the time apartment owner does this for you in Havana. In Levisa I had to drive another city and it took more than 1/2 day interview paperwork with immigration. Mother took care of me.

As for ChrisH, I am glad everything was happy and good. He is much better at finding shops than Me as I have Yet to see such a shop in Havana selling water, candy and things. Maybe National Hotel or other nice hotels offer? I call myself traveling a lot. But never see such. I do know the main grocery store near embassy area is Empty. I would ask apartment owner to get me water as I have yet to see it for sale. Many apartments offer meals with rental. Works out pretty good.

Yes, I have seen girls ChrisH describes, Yes good hunting. Again somewhat sad as economy is So Bad. Many have boy friends and husbands, so really bad.

Anyways, there are lots of things to see, many pretty girls. Be careful on food. I've had food poisoning twice. Second time barely made it home USA straight to emergency room, salmonella, 6 days ICU, not so good.

Yes. I go back.

Rainman.

So, people are happy in Cuba!? You don't seem like a real monger but the Cuban government trying to trick people into visiting the island to spend money there, you remind me of when the Covid started and the Cuban dictatorship was promoting the island as a "safe heaven" against Covid. You are the one promoting FAKE NEWS. I never liked you, now I know why. And by the way, I'm Cuban and I'm in touch with Cubans (family and friends) and what they tell me is the opposite of what you're saying here. Do you know that in two years around 300,000 Cubans walked from Nicaragua to the Mexican-USA border. Do happy people embark in such a journey?

To those visiting Cuba just be careful there, the crime is getting out of hand, specially, but not only, in Havana.Thanks for the report. Much appreciated. I was pulled out of the line I Holguin airport to go see a manager in this room in 2012 I believe and they questioned me for almost 30 minutes asking me why I go there and if I have a wife or a girlfriend and so many personal questions. I answered them politely at 1st but eventually I got pissed off and told them if they won't let me through, I'll take the next flight to Mexico, DR or Jamaica. They told me because it was my 8th time that year, they were suspicious. Since then I have went another 5 times and no more hassles. By the way, you don't need the girl's parent's approval to date a girl unless she is a minor. This old Canadian dude I met a few years back was dating a 16 year old and told me how he did it legally. Fkin creep. Anyhow, did you explore Holguin? How was the nightlife and chica scene? Holguin has one of the most beautiful women in Cuba. I've been there many times.

[Cool]

LM FAC Miyo Tuyo 2. 45 are good weekend bars with eye candy even though picking up a hottie not guaranteed. LM was too crowded on Sat. But I did see girls that rate 8/10 at those bars on weekends. Daytime tourist attractions care burn a middle age punter out so leave energy for the nightlife. I like the Cuban nightlife more than Barcelona. Drinks are cheap. V&S and 212 in Galino are good pickup bars. Girls may start as low as $50 for a shag. Counter and negotiate. Average looking Black chicks can quote ridiculous prices. There are plenty of average looking Black Women in the US. So I don't see the novelty or worth when you factor in airfare a the jetlag. Most Cuban women under 40 are fit. Staying near Vedado and Malecon is a good bet for newbies. There are tons of hustlers and beggars. 5 x as many vs E Africa. The bigger your party the more you will save on taxis and accommodations. The taxis will overcharge you if you don't figure out the bus etc. I try not to pay more than $6 if it is a 3 mile. Ride. V&S was dead 3 am Tues morning. Midnight is the sweet spot for nightlife. Friday is the best night for FAC. If you see a girl you like get her whatsapp not guaranteed you see her the next night like other Latin America cities. With all the scamming I've become suspicious of W Indian women. In my voyeurs half of Dominican women gave bad service. I suspect the same with Cuban women. Cuba is great of you like 7/8's but DR has some 9/10's and I'm not the biggest DR fan. The Malecon would be hit and miss to meetup during winter time. Girls in the parks were quoting $100 that were barely 6's. The 2 ladies at V&S wanted 10 k and they were worn 6's. Do not let a Cuban man negotiate for you. He is not going to angle for a discount for you. Plus it can kill the deal cause the girl will scoff at his 20% commission demand. Once you understand the layout of the city and complete your tourist attraction your taxi bill will go down with efficiency. Havana can be done in 5 days. It is hard to game plan since on social media since Internet is weak. I had no success on bumble or tinder. I paid less than $400 for my ticket. It is possible to burn a $100 a day and not get laid which makes it less enticing than DR for newbies. Cuba is fun but procuring talent with a finite amount of time without a stable is challenging. I like the winter weather. A knowledgeable wingman. Would help in finding talent. If I was here the whole spring I would make a quick judgment call weather I want to decline all black providers. I didn't see too many mulatas. Any advice on top malls in Havana? I will post more later this week.

[Zeos1]

Any advice on top malls in Havana? I will post more later this week.That's a joke right? Malls?

[Turgid]

That's a joke right? Malls?Questions whether he went to Cuba at all.

[Cool]

Any daytime bars or erotic massage places? The sweet spot for VS bar is midnight to 1:30 AM. Most of the hotties have moved on by 2 AM.

[Chris H]

Uncle V, your inbox is full, so am going to paste my message to you here.

Hey Dre,

Cubs was GREAT! Might has actually gotten better. Wifi is available in more places, including our casa. Females are plentiful and ready for some fun.

Sosua is fun and plenty of pussy, but there's no challenge, way too easy and the girls are mechanical. A lot of guys like going there because its so simple. My favorite place in the DR is the capital, Santo Domingo. Lots of women and less mechanical.

Don't believe that crap about nothing being available in Havana, including women, food, drinks, wifi, and things to do. Matter of fact, the police wasn't even sweating the girls for walking with us. The people are happy and make the best out of life, real folks can't just be sitting around, all depressed and miserable. We had plenty of different ladies at the casa, NO issues.

I can't wait to get back, hopefully it will be around a time that you are there.

[United1]

Thanks for this great post. Very helpful.


I am not a young handsome Euro surfer boy, I guess Better to call me an ugly American, who tries to be good and nice to everyone.

I have many more weeks on the ground in Cuba than You cite, mostly in Havana and each time registered properly in an nice Airbnb apartment on the Malecon, not some flea bag room or hostel and each time I had permission for girl as guest. Yes, I had a girl every night and yes I registered them. There is No problem how you arrange accommodations for your stay, but you better make sure you and she are registered with immigration if the law comes knocking. The apartment owner is supposed to do this within 1 day of rental. Yes, I know first hand about police / immigration inspections and they do happen, more so to catch apartment owners renting OFF the books and not reporting income, than to catch you with some girl. Yes, You will be in trouble if they catch you unregistered to an apartment along with the owner.

I do not care what the money is called CUC or Cup but you are crazy if you think the banks or any other business comes close to giving You the black market exchange of 200 pesos to $1 usd presently, especially while the government ratio is 25 pesos to $1 usd. I would estimate I have exchanged over $20,000 usd on the streets and only got 1 counterfeit bill returned to my knowledge. Yes, the US Dollar is KING. The Euro and Canadian money is accepted, but, not as freely. Note, where are All the desperate Cubans trying to flee? Dang sure is not Canada or Europe, it is the Good ole USA, specifically Miami. Yes, read this article in Reuters? Is that an American news source? (https://www.reuters.com/article/cuba-economy/cubas-dollar-shops-stoke-anger-division-amid-economic-crisis-idUKL1N2UY27G). They must be misinformed also about the USD in Cuba, you need to enlighten them. I just left Havana last week. As an example, The 2 outside restaurants at the Havana T3 Airport terminal had a total of about 18 hamburgers at one location and a bag of juice being sold by the glass. No water, No beer, No soft drinks, NADA. The other location had Nothing. Yes the mall you cite takes the MLC card. I do not have such, but, it is in USD increments, not Euro or Canadian basically only the upper class of Cuba has such card. Remember US credit cards or Bank cards are not accepted on the island. Everywhere I did spend USD, I got USD in change basically. Basically there are no stores open for food; water or necessities, also cited in article above.

I guess we visited different planets Buddy?

Finally if cheap food is so easy to find, please help all the other Cuban people standing in the streets for hours on end to get a morsel for their families Buddy.

Forgive me, you must have been wearing some of those a Elton John Rose colored glasses.

Cuba is in a sad state of affairs.

God have pity and bless these people now.

Rainman.

Maybe you can afford a membership after your trip.

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

First off, CUC is no more, it's CUP now, Cuban Peso. You can exchange it with cash at the CADECA https://www.cadeca.cu/ around most towns, and the rate changes daily with exchange rates. They accept most larger currencies and give you different rates. Because the people want USD / CAD / EUR / GBP they will give you a higher rate on the street. You find these people everywhere offering, but you risk getting ripped off and getting "fake money", so if you want to do this, make sure you find someone reliable, maybe someone your landlord or similar recommends. USD is not "king", many want EUR too. You can pay most things with EUR / USD, even in restaurants (if you find them) and they will give you change back in peso according to whatever rate they tell you there, which sometimes is same as CADECA, but less than on the street (obviously). So bring lots of cash but also smaller notes if you want to "keep" your currency. You pay drinks or dinner for 5 USD with a 50 you get 45 USD x the CADECA rate or less at the bar, which you could have taken to a guy on the street for more CUP.

Food and everything is sometimes scarce, and even finding a restaurant can be difficult, unless you stick to Old Havana, but I'm a traveller and want to explore the city, by foot. There's a shopping street behind Capitolio, and also a mall 10 minute walk from Old Havana and they have "everything" there, so you can find what you need, if you just search. I rented a place near the Viazul bus station, main station in Havana and walked 40 minutes before I found an (open) restaurant at 8 pm a Wednesday night. Some were closed, some were open but without food, drinks, and very few to choose from. Old Havana is better, there are a few good ones but you will get harassed with cigars, hustlers and so on more frequently, constantly. Bottled water you can of course drink, I have not drunk tap water but don't see the point as there's always bottled water around somewhere. I haven't gotten sick or even had any stomach issues from any food in 4 weeks and I eat with my dirty hands sometimes, haha. The food, if you find it, is clean as far as I've experienced. I've eaten from local joints, restaurants, on the street. A meal is anywhere from 400-1000 CUP, you do the math with your rate Beer is 200-300, or found as low as 90. Cocktails 100-300.

Regarding chicas. I've spent a few nights in different "Airbnb's" which is a casa particular / hostal / hotel, they call it pretty different, but it's more or less the same. I book through Airbnb because I can pay with my credit card and hang on to my CUP, but with this comes a fee to airbnb of course and all that. I'll rather pay that, and also they give you some safety and guarantee. You can also choose online, depending on location, reviews and such. It's absolutely possible to figure out how to contact the hosts outside of Airbnb, it's not difficult to figure it out, just think and be smart when you send them a message. But this takes extra time and effort, something maybe I'd like to spend on other things. Use a VPN for most things here on your phone. Wifi is more or less non-existent everywhere, so get a Cubacell sim, and also this can be very slow. Most hosts reply very fast as first of all most Cubans have SIM-card with 4 g and can reply, secondly, it's not uncommon it's their children working in and running the account from Europe or US and the parents are at the house to receive you, hand out keys and such.

The first one was stern "no visitors" and I'm sure they would have kicked me out if I broke that rule. I booked this through hotels.com, but it was a room in a casa particular.

The second one was a room in a "hotel / hostal" but it was a casa particular. I wouldn't have brought a girl there as it was next to where the host lived.

Third was an apartment in a building, private, but the parents to the host lived in the apartment next door. I brought a girl there daytime, just a girl I got in touch with on Badoo, we had drinks, a snack, and fucked. She just wanted to fuck a hot Euro surfer I guess Not all girls are prostitutes or want money, some just want fun. I picked up a girl at a marina in Varadero where a band was playing, had sex the next day. No payment, just wanted to have fun. Both Cuban and did not speak English but as long as you speak little and try and you're not a dick it's all good. Rest of Varadera / Santa Marta / Matanzas / Cardenas there are probably very few chicas to buy, but many to contact on Badoo and either go on a regular date (something I prefer as I get to practice Spanish and I don't know if there will be sex or not, and that uncertainty is exciting), or some want money. Forget Tinder, it's rubbish. Badoo has plenty of users and easy to get in touch. I've picked up girls on the beach too, but obviously it helps I'm a "sexy kitesurfer" but it's definitely possible to just approach girls, and not having to pay for sex, just drinks and be a nice guy. They are people and want to be treated as such. Girls in Havana you can pick up for as little as 2000 peso, and they will contact you and offer, pretty much all over the city, but obviously depend on many factors. I'd rather pay a bit more for "quality", but no more than 5000 You can also pay them in Euro or USD, but then you comply with "their" exchange rate" and make sure you have change because they won't have it. Smartest is to exchange to CUP for a high rate on the street, then pay the chica in CUP which you've bought for a high rate. The girl wanting 2000 CUP may want 20 USD if you have that. At 150 USD / CUP you would have gotten it cheaper, now you're loosing money paying her in USD. Same goes for all transactions. Many girls don't want 5000 CUP because it could be 50 100 CUP bills or 250 20's which is a stack.

The fourth Airbnb was a private apartment, but having that said, the walls are paper thin and on the other side of the bathroom was the landladys bedroom. This is difficult to see and figure out booking on Airbnb. Surprisingly she didn't take my passport or asked for a signature when I checked in which all other places have been very thorough about. Nevertheless I would not have taken a girl and "made noise" in that house. Luckily I had my "friend" visiting me, travelling around (and fucking) so I didn't need to search for anyone, but none of us where registered checking in at this place. So even if you book a "private apartment" you can still be "connected" with the host, or very close. It also has to do with respect, I personally don't want to get anyone in trouble just cause I want to fuck a girl, but I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any.

My last night in Cuba is on Friday and I'm renting in a new location, private apartment so we'll see how private it is and what I feel comfortable doing and what the host indicates.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.

[Artvand1]

Hey folks,

Is approaching woman as a brown dude frowned upon in Cuba? Say if I ask out a woman in a hotel or a restaurant for a drink, is there a risk of being charged with harassment, etc? I would not do this in the West for obvious reasons. I'd greatly appreciate any input.

[EMode]

We stayed at our normal 6 bedroom 3 story house, with a terrace for partying, on the corner of Industria and Amistad.Hi Chris,

Thanks for the recent update. I'm just curious if you found your accommodations though Airbnb or through contacts from previous visits? I'm hoping to go to Havana in April or May and there may be up to 4 guys in the party and I'm finding it difficult to find something with enough bedrooms to suit our plans. I've been to Havana 3 times before, once by myself and twice with only 1 buddy and fully private 2 bedroom apartments are easy to find. I'm finding it a bit more difficult to find a private place with 4 bedrooms (if we need it).

[Chris H]

Hi Chris,

Thanks for the recent update. I'm just curious if you found your accommodations though Airbnb or through contacts from previous visits? I'm hoping to go to Havana in April or May and there may be up to 4 guys in the party and I'm finding it difficult to find something with enough bedrooms to suit our plans. I've been to Havana 3 times before, once by myself and twice with only 1 buddy and fully private 2 bedroom apartments are easy to find. I'm finding it a bit more difficult to find a private place with 4 bedrooms (if we need it).Hey EMode.

Our spot is a 5 bedroom, 3 on the 2nd floor, and 2 rooms off the 3rd level terrace. They all have their own bathrooms, AC, and refrigerator. Three 3 rooms on the 2nd floor, also have their own balconies. The accommodations is not private, because the family does live there, in separate quarters of the home. They have no issues with guest and having parties. I found it through my friend who is Cuban and lives in Havana. The location is great, with easy access to all the spots most people want to hit.

[United1]

Gents,

Thanks for all great advices on Havana. I will be in April and will make sure to report my findings.

I will be on a education tour, but have a few days before and after my trip in Havana. First few days I will spend in Old Havana. Then I go 14 days around Cuba. But for the last 2 days in Havana, should I check out the new neighborhood?? I will be by myself and hope to do some mongering. But prefer to be in a location where this is some activity, near to cafe, bars, action to keep myself busy. Because sounds I will not have a lot of access to fast wifi. That is why I am think of staying again in Old Havana again.

But if you have a suggestion of other neighborshood I should consider. I will appreciate it.

Monger on!

U1.

[EMode]

Hey EMode.

Our spot is a 5 bedroom, 3 on the 2nd floor, and 2 rooms off the 3rd level terrace. They all have their own bathrooms, AC, and refrigerator. Three 3 rooms on the 2nd floor, also have their own balconies. The accommodations is not private, because the family does live there, in separate quarters of the home. They have no issues with guest and having parties. I found it through my friend who is Cuban and lives in Havana. The location is great, with easy access to all the spots most people want to hit.That sounds awesome. I wonder how uncomfortable it is to have company over with other people living in the house though. I've only ever rented complete apartments. The one I rented on the Malecon was nice because the lady across the hall came over to clean every 2 days and I also spent some time sitting at their table and talking with them, which was really nice to get a first hand account of actually living in Cuba. I like that you can actually talk to people and make some sort of actual connection with them and the city.

Anyways, I'm hoping to be out there for a week in mid April.

[Zeos1]

Gents,

Thanks for all great advices on Havana. I will be in April and will make sure to report my findings.

I will be on a education tour, but have a few days before and after my trip in Havana. First few days I will spend in Old Havana. Then I go 14 days around Cuba. But for the last 2 days in Havana, should I check out the new neighborhood?? I will be by myself and hope to do some mongering. But prefer to be in a location where this is some activity, near to cafe, bars, action to keep myself busy. Because sounds I will not have a lot of access to fast wifi. That is why I am think of staying again in Old Havana again.

But if you have a suggestion of other neighborshood I should consider. I will appreciate it.

Monger on!

U1.Vedado is a good area. But wanting to be near cafes, bars, action. Not really the Havana I am familiar with.

[EMode]

Gents,

Thanks for all great advices on Havana. I will be in April and will make sure to report my findings.

I will be on a education tour, but have a few days before and after my trip in Havana. First few days I will spend in Old Havana. Then I go 14 days around Cuba. But for the last 2 days in Havana, should I check out the new neighborhood?? I will be by myself and hope to do some mongering. But prefer to be in a location where this is some activity, near to cafe, bars, action to keep myself busy. Because sounds I will not have a lot of access to fast wifi. That is why I am think of staying again in Old Havana again.

But if you have a suggestion of other neighborshood I should consider. I will appreciate it.

Monger on!

U1.I've stayed at the following 2 apartments.

The one on the Malecon has a beautiful view of the ocean. It's right on the Malecon, so it's very easy to step out and either find a cab or just start walking. Plenty to do and see around there. However, it is on the 4th floor and both times I was there, the elevator was down, and I do have to say that it is a very long hike up all those stairs.

The other one is right in Old Havana. Half a block from restaurants and 2 blocks from Plaza Central, so very close to everything. 2nd floor. The view is not even remotely close to as nice as the other one, but it's right in the middle of the action and a much easier climb (to the 2nd floor).

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/25880278?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&check_in=2022-10-01&check_out=2022-10-06&federated_search_id=8218fdeb-0543-4c8e-b532-f442198a5d13&source_impression_id=p3_1663789098_qVR0UrnDL1GH7EaC

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5718611?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2022-11-01&check_out=2022-11-06&source_impression_id=p3_1667301594_nca6cCf0Tvfp3wkJ

Have a great time. I hope I get to read your report before I get there in mid April. 😁.

[Nrlmus]

I've stayed at the following 2 apartments.

The one on the Malecon has a beautiful view of the ocean. It's right on the Malecon, so it's very easy to step out and either find a cab or just start walking. Plenty to do and see around there. However, it is on the 4th floor and both times I was there, the elevator was down, and I do have to say that it is a very long hike up all those stairs.

The other one is right in Old Havana. Half a block from restaurants and 2 blocks from Plaza Central, so very close to everything. 2nd floor. The view is not even remotely close to as nice as the other one, but it's right in the middle of the action and a much easier climb (to the 2nd floor).

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/25880278?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&check_in=2022-10-01&check_out=2022-10-06&federated_search_id=8218fdeb-0543-4c8e-b532-f442198a5d13&source_impression_id=p3_1663789098_qVR0UrnDL1GH7EaC

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/5718611?adults=2&children=0&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2022-11-01&check_out=2022-11-06&source_impression_id=p3_1667301594_nca6cCf0Tvfp3wkJ

Have a great time. I hope I get to read your report before I get there in mid April. 😁.This is some great peace of info about two great places. I wish I could speak to you more, especially about the second apartment. I'm thinking about the trip to Cuba in April. The plan is to to stay a week in Havana and then see if I could travel the island. Could you DM me please if not here than on USASG? My handles are the same here and there.

[FuckLife]

" .I had a girl every night and yes I registered them. There is No problem how you arrange accommodations for your stay, but you better make sure you and she are registered with immigration if the law comes knocking. ".

Thank you RainmanSahut, your report is very useful for me.

I have never been in Cuba, and I totally agree about your behavior in Havana, . But; do the girls you meet on the street, in the pub or in the clubs assent to be registered? . and does the apartment owner allow you to host a guest girl every day? What does it practically mean to register a girl, can I do it by myself or the apartment owner has to do it? . I can't figure out me with a girl knocking the door of the apartment owner in the middle of the night.

Thank you in advance. FuckLife.


I am not a young handsome Euro surfer boy, I guess Better to call me an ugly American, who tries to be good and nice to everyone.

I have many more weeks on the ground in Cuba than You cite, mostly in Havana and each time registered properly in an nice Airbnb apartment on the Malecon, not some flea bag room or hostel and each time I had permission for girl as guest. Yes, I had a girl every night and yes I registered them. There is No problem how you arrange accommodations for your stay, but you better make sure you and she are registered with immigration if the law comes knocking. The apartment owner is supposed to do this within 1 day of rental. Yes, I know first hand about police / immigration inspections and they do happen, more so to catch apartment owners renting OFF the books and not reporting income, than to catch you with some girl. Yes, You will be in trouble if they catch you unregistered to an apartment along with the owner.

I do not care what the money is called CUC or Cup but you are crazy if you think the banks or any other business comes close to giving You the black market exchange of 200 pesos to $1 usd presently, especially while the government ratio is 25 pesos to $1 usd. I would estimate I have exchanged over $20,000 usd on the streets and only got 1 counterfeit bill returned to my knowledge. Yes, the US Dollar is KING. The Euro and Canadian money is accepted, but, not as freely. Note, where are All the desperate Cubans trying to flee? Dang sure is not Canada or Europe, it is the Good ole USA, specifically Miami. Yes, read this article in Reuters? Is that an American news source? (https://www.reuters.com/article/cuba-economy/cubas-dollar-shops-stoke-anger-division-amid-economic-crisis-idUKL1N2UY27G). They must be misinformed also about the USD in Cuba, you need to enlighten them. I just left Havana last week. As an example, The 2 outside restaurants at the Havana T3 Airport terminal had a total of about 18 hamburgers at one location and a bag of juice being sold by the glass. No water, No beer, No soft drinks, NADA. The other location had Nothing. Yes the mall you cite takes the MLC card. I do not have such, but, it is in USD increments, not Euro or Canadian basically only the upper class of Cuba has such card. Remember US credit cards or Bank cards are not accepted on the island. Everywhere I did spend USD, I got USD in change basically. Basically there are no stores open for food; water or necessities, also cited in article above.

I guess we visited different planets Buddy?

Finally if cheap food is so easy to find, please help all the other Cuban people standing in the streets for hours on end to get a morsel for their families Buddy.

Forgive me, you must have been wearing some of those a Elton John Rose colored glasses.

Cuba is in a sad state of affairs.

God have pity and bless these people now.

Rainman.

Maybe you can afford a membership after your trip.

There seems to be a lot of people here writing and speculating how things work that don't have a clue so I (as a traveller who's now been here 4 weeks) thought I'd clear some things out. I'm euro, surfer, very experienced traveller all over the world to give you an idea of my preferences and how I think. I speak decent "street Spanish" from travelling, but faaar from fluent. If you're very different to me then you may look at things differently, but then that's you.

First off, CUC is no more, it's CUP now, Cuban Peso. You can exchange it with cash at the CADECA https://www.cadeca.cu/ around most towns, and the rate changes daily with exchange rates. They accept most larger currencies and give you different rates. Because the people want USD / CAD / EUR / GBP they will give you a higher rate on the street. You find these people everywhere offering, but you risk getting ripped off and getting "fake money", so if you want to do this, make sure you find someone reliable, maybe someone your landlord or similar recommends. USD is not "king", many want EUR too. You can pay most things with EUR / USD, even in restaurants (if you find them) and they will give you change back in peso according to whatever rate they tell you there, which sometimes is same as CADECA, but less than on the street (obviously). So bring lots of cash but also smaller notes if you want to "keep" your currency. You pay drinks or dinner for 5 USD with a 50 you get 45 USD x the CADECA rate or less at the bar, which you could have taken to a guy on the street for more CUP.

Food and everything is sometimes scarce, and even finding a restaurant can be difficult, unless you stick to Old Havana, but I'm a traveller and want to explore the city, by foot. There's a shopping street behind Capitolio, and also a mall 10 minute walk from Old Havana and they have "everything" there, so you can find what you need, if you just search. I rented a place near the Viazul bus station, main station in Havana and walked 40 minutes before I found an (open) restaurant at 8 pm a Wednesday night. Some were closed, some were open but without food, drinks, and very few to choose from. Old Havana is better, there are a few good ones but you will get harassed with cigars, hustlers and so on more frequently, constantly. Bottled water you can of course drink, I have not drunk tap water but don't see the point as there's always bottled water around somewhere. I haven't gotten sick or even had any stomach issues from any food in 4 weeks and I eat with my dirty hands sometimes, haha. The food, if you find it, is clean as far as I've experienced. I've eaten from local joints, restaurants, on the street. A meal is anywhere from 400-1000 CUP, you do the math with your rate Beer is 200-300, or found as low as 90. Cocktails 100-300.

Regarding chicas. I've spent a few nights in different "Airbnb's" which is a casa particular / hostal / hotel, they call it pretty different, but it's more or less the same. I book through Airbnb because I can pay with my credit card and hang on to my CUP, but with this comes a fee to airbnb of course and all that. I'll rather pay that, and also they give you some safety and guarantee. You can also choose online, depending on location, reviews and such. It's absolutely possible to figure out how to contact the hosts outside of Airbnb, it's not difficult to figure it out, just think and be smart when you send them a message. But this takes extra time and effort, something maybe I'd like to spend on other things. Use a VPN for most things here on your phone. Wifi is more or less non-existent everywhere, so get a Cubacell sim, and also this can be very slow. Most hosts reply very fast as first of all most Cubans have SIM-card with 4 g and can reply, secondly, it's not uncommon it's their children working in and running the account from Europe or US and the parents are at the house to receive you, hand out keys and such.

The first one was stern "no visitors" and I'm sure they would have kicked me out if I broke that rule. I booked this through hotels.com, but it was a room in a casa particular.

The second one was a room in a "hotel / hostal" but it was a casa particular. I wouldn't have brought a girl there as it was next to where the host lived.

Third was an apartment in a building, private, but the parents to the host lived in the apartment next door. I brought a girl there daytime, just a girl I got in touch with on Badoo, we had drinks, a snack, and fucked. She just wanted to fuck a hot Euro surfer I guess Not all girls are prostitutes or want money, some just want fun. I picked up a girl at a marina in Varadero where a band was playing, had sex the next day. No payment, just wanted to have fun. Both Cuban and did not speak English but as long as you speak little and try and you're not a dick it's all good. Rest of Varadera / Santa Marta / Matanzas / Cardenas there are probably very few chicas to buy, but many to contact on Badoo and either go on a regular date (something I prefer as I get to practice Spanish and I don't know if there will be sex or not, and that uncertainty is exciting), or some want money. Forget Tinder, it's rubbish. Badoo has plenty of users and easy to get in touch. I've picked up girls on the beach too, but obviously it helps I'm a "sexy kitesurfer" but it's definitely possible to just approach girls, and not having to pay for sex, just drinks and be a nice guy. They are people and want to be treated as such. Girls in Havana you can pick up for as little as 2000 peso, and they will contact you and offer, pretty much all over the city, but obviously depend on many factors. I'd rather pay a bit more for "quality", but no more than 5000 You can also pay them in Euro or USD, but then you comply with "their" exchange rate" and make sure you have change because they won't have it. Smartest is to exchange to CUP for a high rate on the street, then pay the chica in CUP which you've bought for a high rate. The girl wanting 2000 CUP may want 20 USD if you have that. At 150 USD / CUP you would have gotten it cheaper, now you're loosing money paying her in USD. Same goes for all transactions. Many girls don't want 5000 CUP because it could be 50 100 CUP bills or 250 20's which is a stack.

The fourth Airbnb was a private apartment, but having that said, the walls are paper thin and on the other side of the bathroom was the landladys bedroom. This is difficult to see and figure out booking on Airbnb. Surprisingly she didn't take my passport or asked for a signature when I checked in which all other places have been very thorough about. Nevertheless I would not have taken a girl and "made noise" in that house. Luckily I had my "friend" visiting me, travelling around (and fucking) so I didn't need to search for anyone, but none of us where registered checking in at this place. So even if you book a "private apartment" you can still be "connected" with the host, or very close. It also has to do with respect, I personally don't want to get anyone in trouble just cause I want to fuck a girl, but I'm well mannered Euro so maybe the yanks don't give a fuck and that's why people dislike them everywhere because they always want respect but never show any.

My last night in Cuba is on Friday and I'm renting in a new location, private apartment so we'll see how private it is and what I feel comfortable doing and what the host indicates.

Any questions feel free to ask and I'll answer when I can.

[United1]

Gents,

Reading the last two postings, now I am little confused about the process of "registering a girl" - of course, when I hear it involving policia and immigration. My timid self gets scared!

I am staying at Airbnb in Havana. I told my Abnb host that a friend might come visit me and he said its okay. But does that mean everytimes I bring a girl back, I need to "register" with him, airbnb or some other authority? And what does registering involves? Taking the name and ID number? Is it submitted somewhere?

What if I just pick up a girl off the street and want a quick shag? Then what?

Need your help experts!

U1.

[Zeos1]

Gents,

Reading the last two postings, now I am little confused about the process of "registering a girl" - of course, when I hear it involving policia and immigration. My timid self gets scared!

I am staying at Airbnb in Havana. I told my Abnb host that a friend might come visit me and he said its okay. But does that mean everytimes I bring a girl back, I need to "register" with him, airbnb or some other authority? And what does registering involves? Taking the name and ID number? Is it submitted somewhere?

What if I just pick up a girl off the street and want a quick shag? Then what?

Need your help experts!

U1.A few years back I was in a casa particular (same idea as Airbnb but Cuban) and I just had a room in the 3 bedroom apartment. The owner spoke English very well. And explained that every visitor has to be recorded or he could end up in big trouble. He also had an experience where a guest had a couple of girls in his room, and they robbed him blind and police got involved. The guy almost lost his apartment over that.

[Zeos1]

Gents,

Reading the last two postings, now I am little confused about the process of "registering a girl" - of course, when I hear it involving policia and immigration. My timid self gets scared!

I am staying at Airbnb in Havana. I told my Abnb host that a friend might come visit me and he said its okay. But does that mean everytimes I bring a girl back, I need to "register" with him, airbnb or some other authority? And what does registering involves? Taking the name and ID number? Is it submitted somewhere?

What if I just pick up a girl off the street and want a quick shag? Then what?

Need your help experts!

U1.The owner has to trot down and pay his "taxes" every day as I understand it. And the visitor log and his guest log all get reported, I am assuming to the police or whoever checks up on where everyone is and goes. It goes into some database, and I have been told if you ever get in trouble with something there they can pull up almost every place you've been or seen, including when you go on a walk by yourself.

[MongerHunger]

San Rafael and Parque Central are still going strong. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. I was able to pick chicas at will. So many to choose from. As for me I prefer the chicas that don't speak English and that are less aggressive. The chicas in this area services seem to be more pricey than other other areas in Havana. I also found out that paying in CUP saves money even though some chicas are asking for dollars or euros. One night I picked up a chica from that crowded pizza place one San Rafael. She was cool. It was kind of hectic in that place and the pizza was, well you know, it's Cuba. LOL. There were no power outages or bottled water shortages. I ate at the Prado restaurant near Paseo del Prado and it was ok. Then sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender David. Prices are pretty good there. I want to get a card so I can shop at the Cadenas de Tiendas stores. I had a Cuban friend get some things there for me but I need my own card. I want to explore Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey, Holguin and some other smaller non touristic parts of Cuba. Sometimes Havana can give you burnout.

[RainmanSahut]

Hello!

I can only speak from my own experiences.

The girls in my apartment were not required to go speak to immigration in regards to guest log registration. Only Me.

I do not sense the police or any other officials are trying to police the true ventures of our group. I feel you are safe to play.

My only suggestion is to make sure you are registered for the location you are staying / renting as the inquiries by officials are to.

1. Regulate taxes reported by dwelling providers. Catch cheaters.

2. Cursory checks on your intentions for visiting Cuba, of which I told them I was there to visit a specific girl. Remember They are paranoid thinking many mongers are spies.

Remember, never admit guilt of anything if questioned.

If trouble does occur, do not argue, resist, it is cheaper to pay the money and bug out, IF you can. You are in a no win situation.

If you are in trouble, Call the US Embassy ASAP for advice / instructions. They are responsive even after hours.

+5378394100 or +5378394200.

Make sure You have a phone that works in Cuba and make sure you sanitize your phone and computer for naughty pictures.

Happy Hunting!

Rainman.

Oh Yes. Western Union just started service to Cuba, if You need money or want to send money, all in USD. Remember No US credit cards, debit cards, checks etc work Cuba.

The owner has to trot down and pay his "taxes" every day as I understand it. And the visitor log and his guest log all get reported, I am assuming to the police or whoever checks up on where everyone is and goes. It goes into some database, and I have been told if you ever get in trouble with something there they can pull up almost every place you've been or seen, including when you go on a walk by yourself.

[Incrociatore]

A few years back I was in a casa particular (same idea as Airbnb but Cuban) and I just had a room in the 3 bedroom apartment. The owner spoke English very well. And explained that every visitor has to be recorded or he could end up in big trouble. He also had an experience where a guest had a couple of girls in his room, and they robbed him blind and police got involved. The guy almost lost his apartment over that.So, the thing is, by law, the casa particular has to record the guests, otherwise they might lose the license. So, if you are renting a room, you might not be able to bring any girl, or the host will have to register the girl. If you do rent an apartment, and the apartment has its own independent entrance, then no one is going to bother you. Girls don't want to be recorded, especially the youngest. The reason is that once you are in the registry, you are marked as "jinetera", and you might lose the right to live the country, if, by any chance, meet a man who wants to marry you. That's why girls don't want to be recorded, and why the "casa particular" hosts want to record them instead. Also, if the police see a girl with a white man, they may call her out because they want some money. So, if the police is around, you better not to talk with girls. You won't personally have any problem, but they may try to bribe her.

Finding a totally independent accommodation is not so easy. But it's Cuba.

[Incrociatore]

San Rafael and Parque Central are still going strong. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. I was able to pick chicas at will. So many to choose from. As for me I prefer the chicas that don't speak English and that are less aggressive. The chicas in this area services seem to be more pricey than other other areas in Havana. I also found out that paying in CUP saves money even though some chicas are asking for dollars or euros. One night I picked up a chica from that crowded pizza place one San Rafael. She was cool. It was kind of hectic in that place and the pizza was, well you know, it's Cuba. LOL. There were no power outages or bottled water shortages. I ate at the Prado restaurant near Paseo del Prado and it was ok. Then sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender David. Prices are pretty good there. I want to get a card so I can shop at the Cadenas de Tiendas stores. I had a Cuban friend get some things there for me but I need my own card. I want to explore Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey, Holguin and some other smaller non touristic parts of Cuba. Sometimes Havana can give you burnout.I won't personally go anywhere. I can't stand the temperature of Viazul buses. I got sick once, going from the Havana to Holguin. Holguin sucks, and so Santiago. The only place is worth a visit is Vinales, but for no more than 3 days, if you like nature, hiking or riding a horse. And it won't be easy to fuck there, because Cubans there are all wealthy and you won't find a girl in Vinales. Cayo largo, cayo guillermo used to be amazing, but they ruined everything building up resort after resort. Anyway, you need to have a car if you stay in Moron. And a car in Cuba is too expensive to rent. For me the only decent place in Cuba is the Havana. If I will ever go back, I will just stay there, and use, when possible, the public transport, cause taxi drivers ask way too much money.

[Sammytheman]

Folks I have been all over Cuba. Some casas do not register girls if the owner is cool with you. Also girls who f $ck different guys in different casas obviously won't sign the book because then the lawman will come for them. If a girl does register her name then that means she's a good girl and probably didn't f#ck too many guys. BTW I'm heading to Holguin March 24 to 29. ViVa Cuba!

[Chris H]

San Rafael and Parque Central are still going strong. It's like shooting fish in a barrel. I was able to pick chicas at will. So many to choose from. As for me I prefer the chicas that don't speak English and that are less aggressive. The chicas in this area services seem to be more pricey than other other areas in Havana. I also found out that paying in CUP saves money even though some chicas are asking for dollars or euros. One night I picked up a chica from that crowded pizza place one San Rafael. She was cool. It was kind of hectic in that place and the pizza was, well you know, it's Cuba. LOL. There were no power outages or bottled water shortages. I ate at the Prado restaurant near Paseo del Prado and it was ok. Then sat at the bar and chatted up the bartender David. Prices are pretty good there. I want to get a card so I can shop at the Cadenas de Tiendas stores. I had a Cuban friend get some things there for me but I need my own card. I want to explore Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camaguey, Holguin and some other smaller non touristic parts of Cuba. Sometimes Havana can give you burnout.Great update and you 2nd everything I have been saying!

[Uncle Volodya]

Folks I have been all over Cuba. Some casas do not register girls if the owner is cool with you. Also girls who f $ck different guys in different casas obviously won't sign the book because then the lawman will come for them. If a girl does register her name then that means she's a good girl and probably didn't f#ck too many guys. BTW I'm heading to Holguin March 24 to 29. ViVa Cuba!Sounds Great!

I have never flown to Cuba from the US. I've always got my Cuban visa from a Cuban consulate in Europe. I heard there are visa services to get a Cuban visa in the US without having to go to the consulate in DC. Can you guys recommend a reputable visa service?

[Rebel Monger]

Thank you Chris H, I just realized that just my family is the only Cubans "running around" sad and depressed, the rest of the people is happy, good for them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ya46bmRa0os.


You think I care if you like me? Not at all! I come with facts. Not my fault your family is running around all sad and depressed.

Like I said before, Havana is popping, the people are living life the best they can, it's still VERY SAFE down there, no worries of stupid, mass shootings, drive bys, unwanted murders, etc like the USA. Don't listen to this dude's weak ass nonsense. I have been down there MANY times and am ALWAYS welcomed with open arms!

As far as BBFS, they females do offer that, but I personally do not engage, but the dudes that rolled with me was getting it like that, so they said.

We have a money exchange dude, that comes to the casa, and gives us the best rate available for exchange at the time.

Once again, go down to Havana, don't listen to the GARBAGE this dude preaches, and have a GREAT TIME! We will be back in May, for another EXCELLENT, SAFE, SEXUAL, and NONSTOP FUN time!

[United1]

Uncle Volodya. Maybe checks the US airlines websites (like American Airlines, Jet Blue, United). I know for the US Citizens, they may buy the Cuba visa at the gate of the departing airport (like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale). But imma not sure if its applies to non-US citizens.

For example, I found this on Jet Blue websites.

A Cuban tourist visa, which is sufficient for only certain categories of OFAC-permitted travel, can be purchased from JetBlue at a "gateway airport" (the final airport before departing the USA) for $50 per person. Customers will need their passports, boarding passes and a major credit card to buy the Cuban tourist visa. USA Citizens and citizens from third countries traveling to Cuba from a USA Gateway airport who qualify for a Cuban tourist visa must have the pink tourist visa issued in the United States (that visa can be purchased from JetBlue). Green tourist visas issued in third countries are not valid to enter Cuba from a USA Gateway.

But please, check check check everything I say, because I don't want you to have problems getting in! Jajaja.

Best lucks.


Sounds Great!

I have never flown to Cuba from the US. I've always got my Cuban visa from a Cuban consulate in Europe. I heard there are visa services to get a Cuban visa in the US without having to go to the consulate in DC. Can you guys recommend a reputable visa service?

[Uncle Volodya]

Uncle Volodya. Maybe checks the US airlines websites (like American Airlines, Jet Blue, United). I know for the US Citizens, they may buy the Cuba visa at the gate of the departing airport (like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale). But imma not sure if its applies to non-US citizens.

For example, I found this on Jet Blue websites.

A Cuban tourist visa, which is sufficient for only certain categories of OFAC-permitted travel, can be purchased from JetBlue at a "gateway airport" (the final airport before departing the USA) for $50 per person. Customers will need their passports, boarding passes and a major credit card to buy the Cuban tourist visa. USA Citizens and citizens from third countries traveling to Cuba from a USA Gateway airport who qualify for a Cuban tourist visa must have the pink tourist visa issued in the United States (that visa can be purchased from JetBlue). Green tourist visas issued in third countries are not valid to enter Cuba from a USA Gateway.

But please, check check check everything I say, because I don't want you to have problems getting in! Jajaja.

Best lucks.Thanks! I have dual US and EU citizenship so this whoudl work for me!

[Adinga]

Nash Travel in Canada will handle everything however you will pay up.

Now I just fly thru Cancun -- Interjet has 2 flights daily to Havana.

Hope all goes well

[Dealdo]

Hello everyone.

I'm going to Habana 22nd of April, is anybody going to be there?

Is been sooo many years, what are the hot spots now? Used to be nightclubs like Mío why Tuyo and Don Cangrejo, I heard some parks got action as well? How that venue works and what quality we are expecting?

Happy hunting.

[United1]

Gents,

Is it true you need to clear your phone of anything sex related or confidential information before coming to Cuba. Any experiences with this?

Will this Cuba immigration / customs / polica actually go through your phone?

Sorry if I am being overprotective. I just don't want hassle. But also don't want to lose my intimate photos!

Cheers,

U1.

[SpacedCowboy]

Gents,Is it true you need to clear your phone of anything sex related or confidential information before coming to Cuba. Any experiences with this?
Will this Cuba immigration / customs / polica actually go through your phone?
Sorry if I am being overprotective. I just don't want hassle. But also don't want to lose my intimate photos!.Is it likely? No. Is it possible, Absolutely. I watched them do secondary searches on maybe one In ten. Almost all were nothing more than a quick passport scan. But least two were asked to follow them to another location. Of course I have no idea what happened next. My advice, get a cheap used phone. Install only what you need. Don't give them access to more personal information than necessary. After your thru, get a SIM, install a vpn, and la navi. It's like uber for. Havana. Eliminates the language barrier for getting around.

Have fun, it's an awesome city. Just realize, whatever you give someone, they will ALWAYS ask for more. Learn to say no mas.

[SpacedCowboy]

Uncle Volodya. Maybe checks the US airlines websites (like American Airlines, Jet Blue, United). I know for the US Citizens, they may buy the Cuba visa at the gate of the departing airport (like Miami, Ft. Lauderdale). But imma not sure if its applies to non-US citizens.

For example, I found this on Jet Blue websites.

A Cuban tourist visa, which is sufficient for only certain categories of OFAC-permitted travel, can be purchased from JetBlue at a "gateway airport" (the final airport before departing the USA) for $50 per person. Customers will need their passports, boarding passes and a major credit card to buy the Cuban tourist visa. USA Citizens and citizens from third countries traveling to Cuba from a USA Gateway airport who qualify for a Cuban tourist visa must have the pink tourist visa issued in the United States (that visa can be purchased from JetBlue). Green tourist visas issued in third countries are not valid to enter Cuba from a USA Gateway..I was charged $100 at the gate last week. There was no vetting or scrutiny involved, Felt like buying a ticket to Disney Land.

[Dealdo]

Is it true now we must have an insurance to travel to Cuba?

I'm not sure if American insurance work in Cuba.

And how about the visa flying from Mexico, do the airlines sell the visa right before departing like in the US?

Thanks guys.

[Zeos1]

Is it true now we must have an insurance to travel to Cuba?

I'm not sure if American insurance work in Cuba.

And how about the visa flying from Mexico, do the airlines sell the visa right before departing like in the US?

Thanks guys.Medical insurance has always been a requirement for Canadians going to Cuba, I would be surprised if it was different for Americans.

[SpacedCowboy]

Medical insurance has always been a requirement for Canadians going to Cuba, I would be surprised if it was different for Americans.Some of the airlines from USA include the insurance in the price of the airfare.

[RainmanSahut]

Dear Fellow Travelers.

You need a Green tourist card to enter Cuba from any country other than USA.

You need a Pink tourist card to enter Cuba from the USA.

Both must be purchased in advance.

How? At gate with American Airline day of travel.

Otherwise read below.

https://cubasbest.com/how-to-get-a-cuban-tourist-card/

Do you need health insurance to travel to Cuba? Yes.

Most Airlines include Health Insurance with ticket purchase to Cuba. American Airlines Does this for You.

Do they check to see if you have health insurance on arrival? NO.

https://cubasbest.com/cuba-travel-insurance/

Your Reason for travel to Cuba is the same as everyone, In Support of the Cuban People!

God Bless You!

You also must register your arrival with Cuban Government 24 hours before travel to Cuba.

https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio

Language selection top right of page.

This are the things You Must Do to travel to Cuba.

Rainman.

[Mondo707]

Is it true now we must have an insurance to travel to Cuba?

I'm not sure if American insurance work in Cuba.

And how about the visa flying from Mexico, do the airlines sell the visa right before departing like in the US?

Thanks guys.If you read post # 1745 under the general info thread you will find out about what you need to know b4 traveling to Cuba.

Btw, AFAIK, American insurance doesn't work in Cuba.

[Jesterl]

Coming from a Miami native(yes there are a few), we have a saying here that MOST women from other countries rot in customs. In other words once they get in they totally change and become rotten just like the native women. In spanish it sound mush better "Se pudren en la aduana". And to multiply that exponentially, she is from Cuba! No way man, they are the most shysters out there. Never trust a cuban woman, remember their culture is tainted by soviet era morals. Please don't get me wrong they fuck like animals though. I have travelled a bit and this is rule number one for an american, atleast. Never bring a girl in that can not come in by herself. If she is a successful lawyer in country X and she is making a sacrifice that is one thing but if she is desperate to get out, she will do or say almost anything to whomever to get what she wants.

I know someone who sponsored a girl from Colombia to come visit him and travel to Disney world together. They went and had a good time. When it was time to leave she said she could not pass up this oppurtunity and had someone pick her up at his house and dissappeared. Now he can't sponsor anyone, not even a fiancee for ten years I think it was.

That sucks!I wasn't aware you could sponsor girls? What is the mechanism.

[Dealdo]

If you read post # 1745 under the general info thread you will find out about what you need to know b4 traveling to Cuba.

Btw, AFAIK, American insurance doesn't work in Cuba.Thanks Mondo! Hey I haven't heard from you in long time bro. Are you in Cuba now or soon. Good times last time I saw you there.

[Newport]

I'm sure many of you now know, you can't buy cigars from a Habano SA or rum from a shop, without the Cuban debit card.

I was told its available at the airport, anyone know where exactly?

Which currency is best to load it with?

Any detailed and accurate info is appreciated!

[MocosGuey]

I'm sure many of you now know, you can't buy cigars from a Habano SA or rum from a shop, without the Cuban debit card.

I was told its available at the airport, anyone know where exactly?

Which currency is best to load it with?

Any detailed and accurate info is appreciated!I just booked a trip for May and bought my tourist cards online from the Cuba travel services site. They came in 2 days via fedex. I've read it's available at the airport as well but also higher price.

[Mondo707]

I'm sure many of you now know, you can't buy cigars from a Habano SA or rum from a shop, without the Cuban debit card.

I was told its available at the airport, anyone know where exactly?

Which currency is best to load it with?

Any detailed and accurate info is appreciated!I was in Havana at the end of January and after going thru customs I bought the MC card with Euros (100) If you have USD you can also buy it. Don't know about other currencies.
They have the exchange rates for all the currencies just like banks or currency exchange places you see @ airports.

In case you don't buy the card, lots of casas sell bottles of rum out their front door. They have little cabinets with lots of stuff they resell for a small profit. I'd buy water bottles and sodas this way almost daily since the places I went to buy with the MC were almost always out of water and sodas.

I bought one bottle of Havana club añejo with the MC card which lasted me the whole time I was there. As far as cigars, I don't smoke but bought a 3 pack before coming back at the airport, went thru customs in Newark and was never searched (had it on my coat) Also, a gal sitting next to me on the plane from Habana to Newark had a bottle of Santiago rum (really good shit) and they confiscated it in customs. She's really pissed when I saw her afterwards.

As far as changing money is concerned, I brought most of my cash in USD and had a connection to exchange it at 160 CUP to 1 USD.

Heads up: When you exchange your currency I'd advise you to get the CUP in the higher denomination bills, eg; 200,500, & 1000 bills. Some funny shit, 2nd time a contact that got me and exchange the 2nd time I needed it, got me all of it in smaller bills, like 10 & 20 CUP. Man what a bummer, just think what 16,000 CUP looked like, well it's actually like 2 huge bricks! No kidding, so trying to carry those bills around became a huge problem and paying also was a hassle. I remember going to El Biky (one of my fave places to eat) the bill was something like 4000 CUP and you should have seen the waiter's face when I handed him that sum in CUP, haha.

BTW, most places give you the option to pay both in CUP or USD, just make sure to ask what exchange rate they'll give you if pay in USD, otherwise you might get shorted on the exchange.

Enjoy your trip and report back.

Saludos.

[Jwa9072]

I am looking to stay in Havana in June. I need a 4* hotel with good internet. Recommendations would be appreciated. Prefer downtown near the action.

[TruthToPower]

If you read post # 1745 under the general info thread you will find out about what you need to know b4 traveling to Cuba.

Btw, AFAIK, American insurance doesn't work in Cuba.It would be nice if you copied the link to # 1745.

[Zeos1]

I am looking to stay in Havana in June. I need a 4* hotel with good internet. Recommendations would be appreciated. Prefer downtown near the action.I don't think there are hotel rooms with internet. No wifi, and you have to purchase time for access in an area for guests to connect to an ethernet connection. Someone can correct this if it is outdated, but the Cuban gov't does not allow internet connections to the outside world that freely.

[AtlantisFan]

It would be nice if you copied the link to # 1745.http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/forum/showthread.php?500-General-Info&p=2791131&viewfull=1#post2791131.

[SpacedCowboy]

I don't think there are hotel rooms with internet. No wifi, and you have to purchase time for access in an area for guests to connect to an ethernet connection. Someone can correct this if it is outdated, but the Cuban gov't does not allow internet connections to the outside world that freely.It doesn't seem to be that difficult anymore. "Good" depends a lot on your definition. None of it is Canada / USA quality, but I managed more than a few video calls. I found many Airbnbs with included WiFi. They preload an account for the room, and you use their account / password / access point. Even easier, if you're staying in Havana, just get a SIM with a few gig. It's only 4 g at best, but I found the coverage to be excellent. And again, good enough for video, but at a low bit rate. It is physical sim only. IPhone 14 users are SOL. Another benefit of the sim, you can load up the La Navi app. It is a crude copy of Uber, but it works well enough, and it forced the driver to stay honest. The total is right on the screen, no argument.

Also, I had no problems using a VPN on WiFi or cellular.

[Zeos1]

I don't think there are hotel rooms with internet. No wifi, and you have to purchase time for access in an area for guests to connect to an ethernet connection. Someone can correct this if it is outdated, but the Cuban gov't does not allow internet connections to the outside world that freely.To add a bit to that. In most places we visit we take the internet for granted. Meaning that we don't worry about the backbone stuff. The high speed and capacity connections via fiber optic and commercial high speed connections for the vast amounts of data. But Cuba does not have that. Last I heard there is only one connection to the outside world via cable to Venezuela. Certainly nothing to the USA. So basically to the outside world you have access somewhat similar to the old dial up days of the 1980's. You will likely be able to access your email and basics like that. But I doubt very much whether anything close to data streaming capacity exists. Perhaps at some of the resorts if they are allowed to use satellite connections, but even then most satellite connections have too much of a delay to work well for live connections. And again, these technologies are very carefully watched by the government there.

[Chris H]

I am looking to stay in Havana in June. I need a 4* hotel with good internet. Recommendations would be appreciated. Prefer downtown near the action.Hey, not sure about hotels, but the casa we stay in, near the action, has wifi, with little issues. And won't need any wifi card. It's just life connecting at home.

[Mondo707]

To add a bit to that. In most places we visit we take the internet for granted. Meaning that we don't worry about the backbone stuff. The high speed and capacity connections via fiber optic and commercial high speed connections for the vast amounts of data. But Cuba does not have that. Last I heard there is only one connection to the outside world via cable to Venezuela. Certainly nothing to the USA. So basically to the outside world you have access somewhat similar to the old dial up days of the 1980's. You will likely be able to access your email and basics like that. But I doubt very much whether anything close to data streaming capacity exists. Perhaps at some of the resorts if they are allowed to use satellite connections, but even then most satellite connections have too much of a delay to work well for live connections. And again, these technologies are very carefully watched by the government there.An FYI.

Recently (within the last 3 months) Cuba announced the new accord with Martinique (French) with a high speed cable to access the internet (Web) last I heard the completion of laying the cable was in the final stages, if not already completed while you read this.

Cuba's government has not publicized this much since it prolly afraid about getting it block by the USA government.

[Newport]

I have a weekend coming up to escape. I kept my options very open.

I almost pulled the trigger on Sosua, but something keeps pulling me back to Havana.

Wifi is easy nowadays, 99% of Airbnb hosts provide a sim, all you have to so is give them money to load it.

Regular home wifi is limited, very few locals have it, don't expect it.

If your Airbnb host is useless, ask your chica or a taxi guy to help you for a fee.

I can't wait to eat some delicious Cuban food and wash it down with a cigar and rum.

[United1]

Gents,

I assumings I did something wrongs, I had a horrible time in Havana. I spend 5 days total and didn't find much to look at, let alone approach. Too many unattractive black girls.

To be honest, I didn't go to any clubs, so maybe there is the mistakes I make to be monger. And I only stayed in Old Havana. But it my experience was NOT as described below in the forums. That any girl was available for pick up. All of the white / mixed pretty girls at hotels, restaurants, on the street rarely looked at me, let alone make small talk.

I tried to flirt with the white girls. They would not give in. Not sure how you were able to pick up these regular girls.

Most of the working girls on streets were black and looked like hood rats from USA. I assumed there we be a lot more options on the main streets, parks, prados, etc. But very little options.

Got to say I was quite disappointed. But I did find a thin average girl on the street who came to my place and gave me a handjob for $20. That's a great deal.

I think I better stick with Mexico, Colombia or my favs joints in Asia.

But I am willing to give Havana another chance. Heards so many stories of professional women (doctor, nurses, teachers) making only $35 per month! Wow.

[Newport]

United1, sounds like you had a test run. My first trip to Cuba, I did not find a warm authentic meal until the 2nd day during the evening. I did find a chica in one of the WIFI parks, and a couple more nearby Melia Cohiba hotel.

Cuba is unlike any other systematic chica friendly country. There is footwork to do, connections to make and with that comes convenience.

Every trip I took after the first one, only got better.

Its hard to tell you exactly where to find them, but along La Rampa is probably the easiest place to find a quickie.

If you take your time, and meet someone along the way throughout your day, it can be very rewarding.

[Kafka]

United1, sounds like you had a test run. My first trip to Cuba, I did not find a warm authentic meal until the 2nd day during the evening. I did find a chica in one of the WIFI parks, and a couple more nearby Melia Cohiba hotel.

Cuba is unlike any other systematic chica friendly country. There is footwork to do, connections to make and with that comes convenience.

Every trip I took after the first one, only got better.

Its hard to tell you exactly where to find them, but along La Rampa is probably the easiest place to find a quickie.

If you take your time, and meet someone along the way throughout your day, it can be very rewarding.[Deleted by Admin] The Rampa area is cruising for gays, the girls are all over the place and it's extremely easy the only thing is they can't walk with you.

[Newport]

This is completely false the Rampa area is cruising for gays, the girls are all over the place and it's extremely easy the only thing is they can't walk with you.I'm not sure why you experienced a gay scene on La Rampa, but you should be used to it since you frequent Cartagena.

Maybe the girls don't want to be scene with you? I've walked around town plenty with chicas including beach, restaurants, clubs and bars hand in hand, no problems.

I wouldn't recommend anyone to take your opinionated advice.

La Rampa is full of life, something for everyone, I've met beautiful memorable chicas on the Avenue many times. If gay action is not your taste, keep it moving, no reason to point it out.

[United1]

Damm, didn't even knows about La Rampa. Although was in the area several times while visiting Univ of Havana and other sites.

My problem is I sleep early, so was usually in the sleep by 10 pm when most nightlife starts.

But agree, maybe I will try again next year. Its so cheap and easy to get to from USA. Why not give a try again!

Plus, I really liked how safe the country is. Makes our hobby so much easier than Tijuana or places like this.


United1, sounds like you had a test run. My first trip to Cuba, I did not find a warm authentic meal until the 2nd day during the evening. I did find a chica in one of the WIFI parks, and a couple more nearby Melia Cohiba hotel.

Cuba is unlike any other systematic chica friendly country. There is footwork to do, connections to make and with that comes convenience.

Every trip I took after the first one, only got better.

Its hard to tell you exactly where to find them, but along La Rampa is probably the easiest place to find a quickie.

If you take your time, and meet someone along the way throughout your day, it can be very rewarding.

[Newport]

Damm, didn't even knows about La Rampa. Although was in the area several times while visiting Univ of Havana and other sites.

My problem is I sleep early, so was usually in the sleep by 10 pm when most nightlife starts.

But agree, maybe I will try again next year. Its so cheap and easy to get to from USA. Why not give a try again!

Plus, I really liked how safe the country is. Makes our hobby so much easier than Tijuana or places like this.Most of the action is when you enter La Rampa through the Malecon. Theres a jazz club, with a downstairs club on the block. La gruta is a nice big downstairs club with chicas. As you walk further inland, you will see in door and outdoor places to have a drink and people watch, as well as cafes to eat.

Near the university is one of my favorite cafes on San Lazaro, Locos Por Cuba, that was my first real meal. El bilky is near by.

I approach random chicas all over, asking them to go for a drink. They are very pleasant and respectful, its either a yes or a no.

The safety in this country is unreal. Which is why I prefer it. As well as the cigars and and rum.

I prefer to go to sleep early because I hit the beach everyday. When I travel with buddies, that's when the nights end late.

Try their high end restaurants too, about $25 for a lobster dinner, grilled octopus is usually on the menu too, I try a new one every visit and always check out my favorite ones. Stay away from the popular tourist restaurants.

[MongerHunger]

This is completely false the Rampa area is cruising for gays, the girls are all over the place and it's extremely easy the only thing is they can't walk with you.Gays on La Rampa? Where? I did not see any when I was at La Rampa (Avenida 23) and Calle L and the vicinity. Please explain yourself here and exactly what you seen.

[Chris H]

Gays on La Rampa? Where? I did not see any when I was at La Rampa (Avenida 23) and Calle L and the vicinity. Please explain yourself here and exactly what you seen.Well, I have been to Havana many, many times, and the last time I was there in January, there was a whole gay parade basically around 3 am. As soon as we entered LaRampa from the Malecon, it was very obvious, especially the later it got. The crowd of gays did end once we made it up to Club VS. This may have been a 1 night thing, no idea. When we was in that area 2 nights later, no sight of gays, but this time we entered from the opposite end, and just went into Club VS.

Chris H.

[Kafka]

Gays on La Rampa? Where? I did not see any when I was at La Rampa (Avenida 23) and Calle L and the vicinity. Please explain yourself here and exactly what you seen.LOL, seriously everything is by the Malecon.

Its well known for decades.

[MongerHunger]

LOL, seriously everything is by the Malecon.

Its well known for decades.Well I'm glad that I didn't see any as I was not by the Malecon. There is a park on Calle L where there were some chicas down from where they are building that highrise. Met one from Camaguey.

[John Clayton]

...There is a park on Calle L where there were some chicas down from ...Parque de LOS Suspiros?

[MongerHunger]

Parque de LOS Suspiros?I got my directions mixed up. The park is at Avenida 23 (La Rampa) and Calle J. It is called Parque El Quijote.

[TruthToPower]

I visited Havana for a few weeks many years ago (2013) and had a great time with the many beautiful Latinas.

I have been considering returning but the majority of the YouTube videos and several recent comments here on ISG.

Lead me to believe that the black hooker presence is markedly higher than when I was there.

In 2013, I estimate the black hooker presence was between 10 and 20 percent. When viewing recent (in the last year).

YoTube videos I am seeing 50+%. Is there anyone who has a similar experience?

[MongerHunger]

I visited Havana for a few weeks many years ago (2013) and had a great time with the many beautiful Latinas.

I have been considering returning but the majority of the YouTube videos and several recent comments here on ISG.

Lead me to believe that the black hooker presence is markedly higher than when I was there.

In 2013, I estimate the black hooker presence was between 10 and 20 percent. When viewing recent (in the last year).

YoTube videos I am seeing 50+%. Is there anyone who has a similar experience?I have had a mixed bag of chicas and it all depends on where you are in the city or country. If you limit yourself then you limit your options. What's going on with the Black Cubans that you're speaking of?

[United1]

Agree with posters. My limited experience in Havana back in March 2023 is that most girls that gave me looks, cat called, walked around the Prado's were black. And not so attractive or scary looking. And when I tried to flirts with the white girls at hotels, restaurants, bars. I did not get any response.

But I also didn't go to all of the pick up bars and some other spots recommended on this form. So I realize my experience might not be normal. I am also darker skin colors and younger looking so many they think I am Cuba and not rich white man. So YMMV!

U1.

[Jgres]

Hey guys!

I will be in Havana for three weeks between May and June, and need some tips, as most of the stuff is pretty outdated.

Where is the best place to stay, both for mongering and experiencing the city, I am hearing conflicting advice between old Havana and Varadero.

As far as chicas go, I always hear it's loaded with hot girls, but never where to find them, any places worth visiting in that regard?

Any recent mongers who can give me the prices so I don't get ripped off?

Is $100 per day enough for having a good time (casa excluded) + chicas?

I am planning to rent an independent casa, so bringing girls over shouldn't be a problem. If anyone can recommend a place they stayed at that would also be great.

[Sean EZ]

Hey guys!.This is not a Q&A buddy. What have you read so far and what information are you missing after you done the reading? I am being gentle on you here.

[Sean EZ]

Gents,

I assumings I did something wrongs, I had a horrible time in Havana. I spend 5 days total and didn't find much to look at, let alone approach. Too many unattractive black girls.

All of the white / mixed pretty girls at hotels, restaurants, on the street rarely looked at me, let alone make small talk.

I tried to flirt with the white girls. They would not give in. Not sure how you were able to pick up these regular girls.

I think I better stick with Mexico, Colombia or my favs joints in Asia.

But I am willing to give Havana another chance. Heards so many stories of professional women (doctor, nurses, teachers) making only $35 per month! Wow.Many of them either left Cuba or get some outside help or earn enough or are students on support from families and daddies that do not need extra side hassle cash but I am surprised to see this happen across the board as you described it. Any luck? What did other fellow travelers say? When I went to Cuba some years ago there were always bars and clubs where you could pick up the girls for about $100 a night.

[Jgres]

This is not a Q&A buddy. What have you read so far and what information are you missing after you done the reading? I am being gentle on you here.The info is pretty outdated, no one's writing any new reports, better to start the conversation, atleast until I can write one of my own.

[Mexidan]

Hey guys!

I will be in Havana for three weeks between May and June, and need some tipsLike others, I too question how much you have read. I wrote two very detailed reports from my trip in October, and I can't see that habana would change that much since that time. Take time to actually READ the board.

[Jgres]

I wrote two very detailed reports from my trip in October, and I can't see that habana would change that much since that time. Take time to actually READ the board.I actually read your reports beforehand, and yes, they're super helpful, but wanted to see if someone had a more recent experience. Heard that these months were super hard on the Cubans and that many people have actually left the country, and want to know if inflation changed the prices, are there any new mongering spots etc.

[Kafka]

Hey guys!

I will be in Havana for three weeks between May and June, and need some tips, as most of the stuff is pretty outdated.

Where is the best place to stay, both for mongering and experiencing the city, I am hearing conflicting advice between old Havana and Varadero.

As far as chicas go, I always hear it's loaded with hot girls, but never where to find them, any places worth visiting in that regard?

Any recent mongers who can give me the prices so I don't get ripped off?

Is $100 per day enough for having a good time (casa excluded) + chicas?

I am planning to rent an independent casa, so bringing girls over shouldn't be a problem. If anyone can recommend a place they stayed at that would also be great.I just got back from a trip several weeks ago so I can fill people when I'm what's going on.

The best way to approach Cuban women is to be friendly speak a little Spanish get their WhatsApp number and then converse with them from there. A little charm will get you a long way. In a way it's a very small place everyone knows everyone else and everyone likes to be discreet unlike some reports that are simply not people lined up waiting to be with you.

Cuba is a great place to visit but if you just going to find women I think this is nothing like the experience you have in other places. Of course you already know you can't use any American credit cards but you can get a Euro debit card if you want to use that otherwise money is exchanged readily and American dollars are taken of course going great for companionship is at most $100.

Good luck you friendly speak a little Spanish and you'll have a great time.

[Jgres]

Cuba is a great place to visit but if you just going to find women I think this is nothing like the experience you have in other places. Of course you already know you can't use any American credit cards but you can get a Euro debit card if you want to use that otherwise money is exchanged readily and American dollars are taken of course going great for companionship is at most $100.

Good luck you friendly speak a little Spanish and you'll have a great time.Thanks!

$100 for a girl? That's what more than the 3000-5000 CUP reported here.

Any hotspots you recommend that are popular for mongering? Better to stay in old Havana or Vedado?

[Muzungufotsy]

Thanks!

$100 for a girl? That's what more than the 3000-5000 CUP reported here.

Exactly you have to be a fool to pay 100 $ to get laid in Cuba specially these days.

[Chris H]

Exactly you have to be a fool to pay 100 $ to get laid in Cuba specially these days.There's no way! Not even necessary in Cuba. Defeats the purpose of traveling there.

[Edward Q]

Some recent poster suggested that they "did not go to hotels, restaurants and bars" to pick up girls, lamenting that there were limited options on the streets. It made me think. Where are these supposed "restaurants and bars" he is thinking of? I know where the hotels are. I see the girls lurking in the shadows around the Hotel Nacional. I imagine there may also be girls near the Mejia. But specifically, speaking of bars or restaurants that attract girls? Where are they? Certainly none I can think of around Parque Central or Havana Vieja. Yes, a few girls still out on San Rafael, in the park, along el Prado, and less frequently in the Obispo area, but nothing like there used to be. If the discos are up and running again, perhaps this is what the poster is referring to. But I've never been a "disco" guy. In my last two visits I was disappointed at the lack of girls hanging out at the Malecon. That used to be a sure thing once the sun set and the people came out to party. Not much partying going on now because not many people have the pesos to play with. I'm also not seeing girls hanging out on La Rampa, though I have trolled there day and night and came up empty handed. If there is a hot spot in Havana -- bar or restaurant -- that is currently popular, could you post the name / neighborhood? I'll be there late June and I'd like to support the local economy.

[SpacedCowboy]

This is my experience from my trip last month, of course your mileage may vary. I went in cold, no Spanish, no knowledge of Cuba. Just a cheap airfare, prebooked room from AirBnB, and cash.

After I settled in, I went for a walk. Took about an hour and I noticed someone watching me at an outdoor restaurant. Used the google translate app to pay the waitress for her, and her girlfriend's meal, cost like $15 with a nice tip, wrote down my whatsapp number, asked the waitress to give it to her. Maybe an hour later "Hola" pops up from unknown number. Google translate took care of all negotiations. This is where I will upset some of you. I deliberately overpaid, told her how much I wanted to see, and pay, her again before I leave. But that I wanted variety. Told her we would absolutely meet up again if she connected me to some friends in between. Once my number got out, the messages did not stop. I would ask for a picture with something unique about the pose to weed out the catfishes and heavily filtered pictures. Now I was in a good position to negotiate rates, and filled every night. She was upset when I ran out of time and never spent another night with her, but she got paid well. I did lose a few with the more reasonable rates, but enough agreed that it filled the trip. And every single one wanted extra for cab fare. I am nothing more than average, but every one of them treated me like royalty. Having a pile of snacks and candy in the room seemed to put them all in a good mood, that and tequila.

This is what worked for me, like I said, your mileage may vary. Everywhere else I've gone, Tinder has been gold, but in Cuba, it is a desert.

Good luck everyone, hope this helps.

[Artvand1]

This is my experience from my trip last month, of course your mileage may vary. I went in cold, no Spanish, no knowledge of Cuba. Just a cheap airfare, prebooked room from AirBnB, and cash.

After I settled in, I went for a walk. Took about an hour and I noticed someone watching me at an outdoor restaurant. Used the google translate app to pay the waitress for her, and her girlfriend's meal, cost like $15 with a nice tip, wrote down my whatsapp number, asked the waitress to give it to her. Maybe an hour later "Hola" pops up from unknown number. Google translate took care of all negotiations. This is where I will upset some of you. I deliberately overpaid, told her how much I wanted to see, and pay, her again before I leave. But that I wanted variety. Told her we would absolutely meet up again if she connected me to some friends in between. Once my number got out, the messages did not stop. I would ask for a picture with something unique about the pose to weed out the catfishes and heavily filtered pictures. Now I was in a good position to negotiate rates, and filled every night. She was upset when I ran out of time and never spent another night with her, but she got paid well. I did lose a few with the more reasonable rates, but enough agreed that it filled the trip. And every single one wanted extra for cab fare. I am nothing more than average, but every one of them treated me like royalty. Having a pile of snacks and candy in the room seemed to put them all in a good mood, that and tequila..Thanks very much for the detailed report. Did you bring them to your Airbnb? And what's the rate? Also since YMMV did you see brown South Asians or any idea of how brown South Asians are treated?

[AlMonger]

Really sad situation in Havana.

I was there back in 2015 and 2017 and had an amazing time.

I just returned from most recent trip yesterday after spending a quick Fri-Sun weekend.

I won't get into the political aspect of the trip, but there was no gas, many restaurants closed, no cruise ships, very limited party scene, difficulty with internet access and with forex, no food in the grocery stores, very difficult to even get a coffee on the street corner!

I would personally not go back to Cuba again. Until some sort of progress is made to roll back to the prosperity and flourishing culture I witnessed back in '15-'17.

As for chicas, it was so depressing, the girls are either unattractive, semi-homeless and in all cases very desperate. Many trannys and gays. All the hottest chicas left the country and live in Miami, Dallas and New York.

There are the typical clubs listed on here where you can pick up spicy babes, LM, Miyo why Tuo, etc. Those places are legit, you can pick up there pretty easily.

The pretty ones at these high class joints are expensive, expect to pay at least $50-100 for an hour, everything extra. The entire country has a sharp inflation problem.

The girls aren't professionals like when you travel to other countries, they are desperate and only fucking you to survive and feed their kids. It is not fun or enjoyable for them!

My buddy picked up a street walker for $30. It was sad.

Another friend was quoted $100 from a sexy silicone titty dancer walking home from the club.

Most hotels won't let you bring back girls. Tho these days everybody is so desperate for cash, you can probably bribe your way into any hotel.

AirBnbs seem to be chill as long as you sneak them in late at night and don't make too much noise or disturb the neighborhood and cause a scene.

There are short term bang hotels for 1-2 hours that cost $1 or less, but its all in Spanish and unless your chica knows where it is, you definitely won't find it, even if you do, as a gringo the price will go up, your chica will have a better chance at getting a decent rate. And they are gross, old matresses, many don't have water or electricity, leaky roofs and could collapse at any moment.

If you go expecting a thriving working girl culture you will be very disappointed. It's nothing like Cartagena and there are no working girl hotels like Costa Rica or most other South / Central American places.

[Jgres]

This is my experience from my trip last month, of course your mileage may vary. I went in cold, no Spanish, no knowledge of Cuba. Just a cheap airfare, prebooked room from AirBnB, and cash.
Thanks for the report!

Where did you meet the girl, and how much did you pay her or the subsequent girls with the more 'reasonable' price?

Other than that, how is the street action, notice any good hotspots?

[SpacedCowboy]

Thanks very much for the detailed report. Did you bring them to your Airbnb? And what's the rate? Also since YMMV did you see brown South Asians or any idea of how brown South Asians are treated?I Didn't bring them back, to the AirBnB, I just told them where it was and to come by. I waited in a small food shop next door, enjoying a beer just in case they didn't match the pictures, or were hiding something. The first girl got $100, the rest got $40-$50. They all stayed for at least 2 hours, some much longer. I guess they didn't have anything else to do and the Gringo had snacks and candy. I chose all lighter skin girls, didn't see any asians, about half the girls who messaged me were dark skinned.

[SpacedCowboy]

Thanks for the report!

Where did you meet the girl, and how much did you pay her or the subsequent girls with the more 'reasonable' price?

Other than that, how is the street action, notice any good hotspots?It was an outdoor corner restaurant about two blocks in from Malecon. There was nothing special about the place, I only stopped there because they had cold beer and the food looked ok. The girls were just hanging out, not working.

The first girl got $100 and the promise of more IF she passed around my number. The rest got $40-$50 (and a few hundred worthless pesos for cab fare). After the first one, I would keep 2 or 3 200 peso bills in a separate pocket, when they asked for fare, I would just pull it out, all rolled up, act like it was all I had on me, and just hand it to them without counting it, they never complained.

I never looked for street action, just picked one each afternoon from the messages, negotiated, and told her where to go. (Doordash for girls? LOL) Every time I went out, it was just to see the city. AirBnB has tours you can book called "experiences".

Something else I should mention, they all wanted to keep coming back to see me again. I wanted variety, so I kept telling them I would see them again before I left. Then I told them I was staying until the next Friday, and left on Monday. That way they thought they had more time, and weren't desperate enough to bother me non stop or show up uninvited until after I was gone. When they messaged, I apologized and said I had to leave early, unexpectedly. I'm a dick, I know.

[United1]

Thanks very much for the detailed report. Did you bring them to your Airbnb? And what's the rate? Also since YMMV did you see brown South Asians or any idea of how brown South Asians are treated?My Pakistani friend went there a few weeks ago from London. Cuba is super safes. So don't have to worry about the discrimination. Some will probably start speaking spanish to you.

About mongerings said that he didn't get as many looks at the white man, because some think he Latino. But if you make extended eye contact with a chica, they will know you are looking for.

See recent reports on this forum about rates and airbnb. Much comprehnsive. No different for Southern Asian mans.

[United1]

Read this gents. Was very similar to my expereinces in Feb and Marc 2023.


Really sad situation in Havana.

I was there back in 2015 and 2017 and had an amazing time.

I just returned from most recent trip yesterday after spending a quick Fri-Sun weekend.

I won't get into the political aspect of the trip, but there was no gas, many restaurants closed, no cruise ships, very limited party scene, difficulty with internet access and with forex, no food in the grocery stores, very difficult to even get a coffee on the street corner!

I would personally not go back to Cuba again. Until some sort of progress is made to roll back to the prosperity and flourishing culture I witnessed back in '15-'17.

As for chicas, it was so depressing, the girls are either unattractive, semi-homeless and in all cases very desperate. Many trannys and gays. All the hottest chicas left the country and live in Miami, Dallas and New York.

There are the typical clubs listed on here where you can pick up spicy babes, LM, Miyo why Tuo, etc. Those places are legit, you can pick up there pretty easily.

The pretty ones at these high class joints are expensive, expect to pay at least $50-100 for an hour, everything extra. The entire country has a sharp inflation problem.

The girls aren't professionals like when you travel to other countries, they are desperate and only fucking you to survive and feed their kids. It is not fun or enjoyable for them!

My buddy picked up a street walker for $30. It was sad.

Another friend was quoted $100 from a sexy silicone titty dancer walking home from the club.

Most hotels won't let you bring back girls. Tho these days everybody is so desperate for cash, you can probably bribe your way into any hotel.

AirBnbs seem to be chill as long as you sneak them in late at night and don't make too much noise or disturb the neighborhood and cause a scene.

There are short term bang hotels for 1-2 hours that cost $1 or less, but its all in Spanish and unless your chica knows where it is, you definitely won't find it, even if you do, as a gringo the price will go up, your chica will have a better chance at getting a decent rate. And they are gross, old matresses, many don't have water or electricity, leaky roofs and could collapse at any moment.

If you go expecting a thriving working girl culture you will be very disappointed. It's nothing like Cartagena and there are no working girl hotels like Costa Rica or most other South / Central American places.

[Kafka]

Thanks!

$100 for a girl? That's what more than the 3000-5000 CUP reported here.

Any hotspots you recommend that are popular for mongering? Better to stay in old Havana or Vedado?I love Old Havana, but if you want comfort the Iberia Star is great. Not sure about the guest situation though. The best way to meet girls is walking around the tourist areas, or really anyway, and just find one you like and ask for her number.

[John Clayton]

I'm here now in an excellent, cheap, AirBnB a little over a block from Bar La Floridita. I got 50+ matches in the 18-29 range off Badoo prior to arrival (nothing much on Latinamerican Cupid or Twitter). And my profile is completely true: my real age, my real horrible old man photo. The first night I was here, a super pretty 18 year old came over to the AirBnB in Vedado. I am an not a real dick and was not able to get rid of her until today. Three days in Vedado and old Havana, mostly shopping (for shoes, shampoo, earbuds, a horribly low class purse that looks like a basketball). Then a $20 ride in a 1954 Olds to Guanabo for four days at the beach. This girl was really cute, but a heavy smoker (she had lied about) and an annoying, high pitched voice. Whew! She cost way, way more than just regular old pay for play.

Tomorrow morning a 20 year old nurse is coming over -- I'm hopeful! I will report back.

Yeah, as far as the economy in Cuba is concerned, it's a f!cking mess. Last week was especially bad because of the fuel shortage (kind of a complicated geopolitical set of reasons for it, worse than just the easy "socialism") -- there just wasn't any. For the first time since the Revolution they cancelled (or maybe just postponed) the May Day parade due to the lack of fuel. However, now they have some. Basically, this is the economy of scarcity. So it's a problem to get gas for a car (gas for a stove), a chip for your phone, shampoo, soap, sugar -- food. I had plans to travel more in the country, but I simply gave up on it. However, when I was in Guanabo I was getting 185 CUP for the $; hence, when you can get something, it is cheap. I probably am not coming back soon because it is not easy here especially for Gringos (credit cards don't work, have to use a VPN to book an AirBnB, etc), but it is full of young, beautiful, willing chicks who are desperate for some money. The hosts at the Airbnb's will help you out, even if you're there with a girl 1/4th your age. Really helps to speak Spanish. (I am a Spanish speaker, but I have terrible problems understanding the Habana accent.).

My advice: if you hook up with the right girl, you should just enjoy the ride. My regret for this trip is that I wasn't able to cut the first girl loose when she took me shopping.

[MongerHunger]

I'm here now in an excellent, cheap, AirBnB a little over a block from Bar La Floridita. I got 50+ matches in the 18-29 range off Badoo prior to arrival (nothing much on Latinamerican Cupid or Twitter). And my profile is completely true: my real age, my real horrible old man photo. The first night I was here, a super pretty 18 year old came over to the AirBnB in Vedado. I am an not a real dick and was not able to get rid of her until today. Three days in Vedado and old Havana, mostly shopping (for shoes, shampoo, earbuds, a horribly low class purse that looks like a basketball). Then a $20 ride in a 1954 Olds to Guanabo for four days at the beach. This girl was really cute, but a heavy smoker (she had lied about) and an annoying, high pitched voice. Whew! She cost way, way more than just regular old pay for play.

Tomorrow morning a 20 year old nurse is coming over -- I'm hopeful! I will report back.

Yeah, as far as the economy in Cuba is concerned, it's a f!cking mess. Last week was especially bad because of the fuel shortage (kind of a complicated geopolitical set of reasons for it, worse than just the easy "socialism") -- there just wasn't any. For the first time since the Revolution they cancelled (or maybe just postponed) the May Day parade due to the lack of fuel. However, now they have some. Basically, this is the economy of scarcity. So it's a problem to get gas for a car (gas for a stove), a chip for your phone, shampoo, soap, sugar -- food. I had plans to travel more in the country, but I simply gave up on it. However, when I was in Guanabo I was getting 185 CUP for the $; hence, when you can get something, it is cheap. I probably am not coming back soon because it is not easy here especially for Gringos (credit cards don't work, have to use a VPN to book an AirBnB, etc), but it is full of young, beautiful, willing chicks who are desperate for some money. The hosts at the Airbnb's will help you out, even if you're there with a girl 1/4th your age. Really helps to speak Spanish. (I am a Spanish speaker, but I have terrible problems understanding the Habana accent.).

My advice: if you hook up with the right girl, you should just enjoy the ride. My regret for this trip is that I wasn't able to cut the first girl loose when she took me shopping.So you consider yourself a real dick if you send a Chica on her way after you've done the business. I wouldn't call it being a dick, I would call it being weak and naive. But it seems that you paid for it in a big way. Hope you learned a lesson and will stand up for yourself next time.

[Artvand1]

My Pakistani friend went there a few weeks ago from London. Cuba is super safes. So don't have to worry about the discrimination. Some will probably start speaking spanish to you.

About mongerings said that he didn't get as many looks at the white man, because some think he Latino. But if you make extended eye contact with a chica, they will know you are looking for.

See recent reports on this forum about rates and airbnb. Much comprehnsive. No different for Southern Asian mans.Thanks very much for the reply, United1. Appreciate it, I do understand being brown I might not have as much option as a white man LOL. Really good to know Cuba is super safe and is very sad to see Cuba having this crisis and people suffering. Hope things get back to somewhat soon.


I Didn't bring them back, to the AirBnB, I just told them where it was and to come by. I waited in a small food shop next door, enjoying a beer just in case they didn't match the pictures, or were hiding something. The first girl got $100, the rest got $40-$50. They all stayed for at least 2 hours, some much longer. I guess they didn't have anything else to do and the Gringo had snacks and candy. I chose all lighter skin girls, didn't see any asians, about half the girls who messaged me were dark skinned.Thanks very much, SpacedCowboy. Appreciate it. Good to know that the prices aren't that high.

[John Clayton]

To expand on my previous inchoate post. I just got back to my airbnb after a little stroll and dinner (lomo de cerdo, arroz moro, fried plantains, salad, 2 x capirinas = 1600 = $8. 60). I walked across Paseo de Marti along Blvd San Rafael. So many pretty, young things. I think, yeah, the police have beaten them back so that they're not allowed to whistle or grab your dick or chase after you like they do in Sosua or Pattaya or someplace like that. You have to make the first move, I. E. , look at them, say "Mary? Then sorry, oh you're so pretty, I thought you were my friend Mary, or whatever. Maybe they will wink or something as you walk by, but they don't jump up and grab your junk, at least the younger prettier ones. Back across the street on grittier side, I had a couple of perfectly doable, slightly older, slighty more worn out women chasing me and holding onto me -- I had to flee!

[Jgres]

I walked across Paseo de Marti along Blvd San Rafael. So many pretty, young things. I think, yeah, the police have beaten them back so that they're not allowed to whistle or grab your dick or chase after you like they do in Sosua or Pattaya or someplace like that. You have to make the first move, I. E. , look at them, say "Mary? Then sorry, oh you're so pretty, I thought you were my friend Mary, or whatever. Maybe they will wink or something as you walk by, but they don't jump up and grab your junk, at least the younger prettier ones. Back across the street on grittier side, I had a couple of perfectly doable, slightly older, slighty more worn out women chasing me and holding onto me -- I had to flee!That sounds reassuring! Good thing my Airbnb is in a 10 min distance from there.

Did they quote any prices, bring any of them home?

[John Clayton]

That sounds reassuring! Good thing my Airbnb is in a 10 min distance from there.

Did they quote any prices, bring any of them home?Naw, I didn't bring anyone back -- I was too wrecked.

The absolutely cutest one seemed to have a pimp. She stood up when I gave her a drunken little howdy do mam. The pimp / brother / boyfriend (remained seated and started with 'oh, you like her? Isn't she sweet? She can come with you and do whatever you want... ' blah blah for $50. I said some bullshit like I didn't have any dollars, only South African Rand, then walked away from his rant. He may have been speaking in a fractured English. I can't remember...

[Zeos1]

That sounds reassuring! Good thing my Airbnb is in a 10 min distance from there.

Did they quote any prices, bring any of them home?There are guys everywhere that will line you up with the available girls, they are not necessarily pimps, but just hustlers. The rules of the game are that a guy will sort of be your agent, and the girls all know that they will have to give him a cut for the business. So even if the two of them didn't know each other the scenario would be as you described The guy would be trying to talk her up, and make the arrangements.

[NothingToLose]

Never been to Cuba, but curious if Cuban girls are shaved.


There are guys everywhere that will line you up with the available girls, they are not necessarily pimps, but just hustlers. The rules of the game are that a guy will sort of be your agent, and the girls all know that they will have to give him a cut for the business. So even if the two of them didn't know each other the scenario would be as you described The guy would be trying to talk her up, and make the arrangements.

[John Clayton]

Never been to Cuba, but curious if Cuban girls are shaved.I was with two long term girls (7 and 3 days) -- both had shaved pussy and armpits. I said I was old school and liked hair and asked if they all shaved. Both said they all did, as did the men (!!). Neither had seen an electric razor before and were eager to try mine out. Both were from poverty and didn't have showers or hot water at home and spent a lot of time grooming or shaving in the Airbnb bathrooms. This girl (#2) claimed my bathing suit (pink and blue, kind of short lycra boxer) was too feminine for me. For sure, she looked way better in it than I did, and ending up looting it along with half of my stuff!

[Jgres]

I was with two long term girls (7 and 3 days) -- both had shaved pussy and armpits. I said I was old school and liked hair and asked if they all shaved. Both said they all did, as did the men (!!). Neither had seen an electric razor before and were eager to try mine out. Both were from poverty and didn't have showers or hot water at home and spent a lot of time grooming or shaving in the Airbnb bathrooms. This girl (#2) claimed my bathing suit (pink and blue, kind of short lycra boxer) was too feminine for me. For sure, she looked way better in it than I did, and ending up looting it along with half of my stuff!Fucking hell she looks hot, where did you meet them, how much did they quote?

[John Clayton]

Fucking hell she looks hot, where did you meet them, how much did they quote?Yeah, in fact that second girl in the bathtub was hot. Met them on Badoo. I simply put my old man photo up and said I was looking for a companion for 10 days and I was flooded with matches. Neither girl quoted anything, but after the first day they both turned pretty venal and I ended up paying them each hundreds to fix the fridge, to buy food, new clothes, abuelita needs medicine, etc, etc. (am I a victim?

[NothingToLose]

Do you normally pay the girls in CUP or USD? At the beginning of the meeting or at the end of the meting?

[Jgres]

Decided to give badoo a shot before I arrive.

Lots of hotties hidden beneath a bunch of old, worn out uglies.

Most hotties give a quote (ask directly) between $40 And $80, but all of them accept 4000-5000 CUP when you tell them their offer is to expensive. My inbox is already flooded with more than 20 girls, I guess this will be an eventful vacation.

[Muzungufotsy]

Do you normally pay the girls in CUP or USD? At the beginning of the meeting or at the end of the meting?Always at the end. In CUP of course. Much better for you. It's obvious.

My money my rules.

[Muzungufotsy]

Decided to give badoo a shot before I arrive.

Lots of hotties hidden beneath a bunch of old, worn out uglies.

Most hotties give a quote (ask directly) between $40 And $80, but all of them accept 4000-5000 CUP when you tell them their offer is to expensive. My inbox is already flooded with more than 20 girls, I guess this will be an eventful vacation.3000 is fine too.

[DzikaBomba]

Decided to give badoo a shot before I arrive.

Lots of hotties hidden beneath a bunch of old, worn out uglies.

Most hotties give a quote (ask directly) between $40 And $80, but all of them accept 4000-5000 CUP when you tell them their offer is to expensive. My inbox is already flooded with more than 20 girls, I guess this will be an eventful vacation.Hhm interesting.

I will be in Havanna next week and tried Badoo also, but had no success.

Only 1 or 2 whom I chatted with, but this was so annoying for me, so I stopped.

Not much to find there. Will better go hunting on the street.

[Hi Rub]

After an hour on Badoo I found a college aged light-skinned cutie living in Eastern Cuba. Also got numbers for some attractive ladies closer to my age living in Havana. The college gal offered 100 for a day and after no response said 24 hours would also be fine. I asked her if she could afford the bus fare, which she replied yes. But I guess something got lost in translation or whatever other reason and now she wants me to send the busfare in advance $50.

I will most likely pass unless I can purchase the ticket remotely or decide to visit her city.

[RainmanSahut]

Yes. You can make reservation and buy Bus ticket on Viazul for other parties.

Use Google Chrome to open site as it will then translate for You.

Yes. You can use credit card USA.

Viazul bus systems works good.

Safe travels.

https://viazul.wetransp.com/

Rainman.

[Hi Rub]

This Badoo chica (pic attached) wants 200 for a night together, everything covered. I was only able to get her down to 260 for 2 nights. I'm sure many on here would not hesitate, but I have 2 similar lined up for a third of that. I'll check back with her when I'm in Havana to see if the GPS wears off.

It seems most girls on Badoo will only accept a 100 for overnight. They say 3000 CUP is too low and is about the price of a chicken. Girls not in the know or a bit older might accept 50. I was lucky to find a humble cutie that accepted 100 for first night and 50 for additional. Then she convinced her 2 even hotter friends to go with me for 50 a night.

Also many of the older ladies seem willing to help find girls for some kind of gift, but no solid leads from them yet.

[Muzungufotsy]

Thats the kind of post that kills my mood really. When are guys going to act like ones stop listening to girls BS and tell them that's what I pay you take it or leave it? Instead of asking them how much they want listening to them crying and complaining to soften you. They are experts in that and guys fall for it. Soon they will quote 500 $ you will say ok too? There is a CUP now lets use it to pay the girl and negotiate. Is that so hard?

[Zeos1]

This Badoo chica (pic attached) wants 200 for a night together, everything covered. I was only able to get her down to 260 for 2 nights. I'm sure many on here would not hesitate, but I have 2 similar lined up for a third of that. I'll check back with her when I'm in Havana to see if the GPS wears off.

It seems most girls on Badoo will only accept a 100 for overnight. They say 3000 CUP is too low and is about the price of a chicken. Girls not in the know or a bit older might accept 50. I was lucky to find a humble cutie that accepted 100 for first night and 50 for additional. Then she convinced her 2 even hotter friends to go with me for 50 a night.

Also many of the older ladies seem willing to help find girls for some kind of gift, but no solid leads from them yet.Expensive chicken. And other than your reference to 3000 CUP I assume you mean US dollars with the other numbes.

[John Clayton]

This Badoo chica (pic attached) wants 200 for a night together, everything covered. I was only able to get her down to 260 for 2 nights. I'm sure many on here would not hesitate, but I have 2 similar lined up for a third of that. I'll check back with her when I'm in Havana to see if the GPS wears off.

It seems most girls on Badoo will only accept a 100 for overnight. They say 3000 CUP is too low and is about the price of a chicken. Girls not in the know or a bit older might accept 50. I was lucky to find a humble cutie that accepted 100 for first night and 50 for additional. Then she convinced her 2 even hotter friends to go with me for 50 a night.

Also many of the older ladies seem willing to help find girls for some kind of gift, but no solid leads from them yet.I had a completely different experience with Badoo -- take them out for a plate of spaghetti and then they won't leave you for the entire week.

[Hi Rub]

Yes zeos1, in my post everything but the 3000 CUP is in USD. For example I have a young 23 yro mother who claims 50 usd will do nothing for her and her child and will not accept anything less than 100 usd (with everything covered and nothing kinky) even after a hard no. She is still giving me the daily greeting and not budging on price. I kinda want to bring her a big can of baby formula, but I'd at least like a solid lead from her.

John see. What was the monetary damage with your Badoo girls. With my Badoo messages I'm getting straight to the point. If I had more time and patience I would cultivate natural relationships.

Also, about my post about the East Cuban hotty, I meant she offered 100 for 48 hours. It turns out she is not interested in getting together in her hometown, out of curiosity I will offer to buy her bus ticket with that https://viazul.wetransp.com/ site.

From what it sounds like, I'll probably have a better luck once my feet are on the ground and I'm talking to the ladies that can't afford WiFi cards.

I also have a number for a pimp who has a few ladies around 25 yro that are 3 holers and kinky. 50 usd for 3 hours and a 100 usd for la noche completa. I will probably give that a try for the guaranteed backdoor fun, DM me if you want the number, I got it from an ISG member last year who verified the service.

[DzikaBomba]

Really guys I don't have any succes with Badoo.

I'm arriving on Thursday.

Are you Checking Badoo from Home or when you there in Havanna?

[Jgres]

Really guys I don't have any succes with Badoo.

I'm arriving on Thursday.

Are you Checking Badoo from Home or when you there in Havanna?I still haven't arrived, so using it from home, just set my location to Havana.

Won't give any concrete advice until I'm there and get to meet the girls. But for now I have 3 beauties lined up, one of which is really drop dead gorgeous (had a video call with her already), she quoted me $100 but accepted 4000 CUP almost immediately when I told her 100 $ is too much and best I can do is 4000.

Now she's sending me messages all the time, I guess she doesn't want to lose a customers interest.

Just message every girl you find attractive, after a few initial words just ask if she wants to meet and for how much. Worked on every girl I messaged.

[NothingToLose]

I still haven't arrived, so using it from home, just set my location to Havana.

Won't give any concrete advice until I'm there and get to meet the girls. But for now I have 3 beauties lined up, one of which is really drop dead gorgeous (had a video call with her already), she quoted me $100 but accepted 4000 CUP almost immediately when I told her 100 $ is too much and best I can do is 4000.

Now she's sending me messages all the time, I guess she doesn't want to lose a customers interest.

Just message every girl you find attractive, after a few initial words just ask if she wants to meet and for how much. Worked on every girl I messaged.I set my location to "Havana Habana Cuba", but the profiles showing up in "Nearby" are still girls in my local area. Any tricks to browse girls in Havana while you are still in US?

[Mondo707]

I set my location to "Havana Habana Cuba", but the profiles showing up in "Nearby" are still girls in my local area. Any tricks to browse girls in Havana while you are still in US?Hey NTL,

When you open "people nearby" menu on the left side, if you make the selection and type Havana you'll have to find "ciudad de la Habana" and select the distance icon (how far from la Habana you'd want to search) If you type Habana, then this page comes up automatically, otherwise there are a bunch of Havanas that show up and you have to search for ciudad de la Habana.

Let's know how things go for you.

Mondo.

[NothingToLose]

Hey NTL,

When you open "people nearby" menu on the left side, if you make the selection and type Havana you'll have to find "ciudad de la Habana" and select the distance icon (how far from la Habana you'd want to search) If you type Habana, then this page comes up automatically, otherwise there are a bunch of Havanas that show up and you have to search for ciudad de la Habana.

Let's know how things go for you.

Mondo.Thanks Mondo! It works for me now.

[Rebel Monger]

Expensive chicken.She wasn't that far from the true, at 175 CUC to the dollar (you can get better) it comes around $17. Things are very expensive in Cuba right now and the prices keep going up. Anyway, that would be the salary most people get there for a month of work, so I think that 4,000 CUC for a few hours wouldn't be that bad.

[NothingToLose]

I am chatting with 5 girls, all of them want to meet up with me in Havana, three of them already gave me their numbers.

When I mentioned money or gifts, nobody gave any quote. One clearly said she is interested in meeting new people and does not expect money or gifts.

I feel strange. Could this be some sort of scams?

[Zeos1]

She wasn't that far from the true, at 175 CUC to the dollar (you can get better) it comes around $17. Things are very expensive in Cuba right now and the prices keep going up. Anyway, that would be the salary most people get there for a month of work, so I think that 4,000 CUC for a few hours wouldn't be that bad.The 175 CUC to the dollar is the part that is a surprise to me. Last I heard was around 100, and of course the official rate of 25 or 26 I guess is irrelevant.

[SpacedCowboy]

I am chatting with 5 girls, all of them want to meet up with me in Havana, three of them already gave me their numbers.

When I mentioned money or gifts, nobody gave any quote. One clearly said she is interested in meeting new people and does not expect money or gifts.

I feel strange. Could this be some sort of scams?Not really a scam, she's playing the long game. The US is letting in 30,000 migrants a month, but they need a gringo sponsor. She desperately wants out, and knows her long term prospects are much better if you see her as a girlfriend, not a working girl. Even if you don't bring her to the US, she's hoping you'll become attached enough to send her money and support her.

But be careful, the moment she steps across the border, all bets are off. You have served your purpose.

Have fun, but don't fall in love. She will convince you that you are the love of her life, (and it only took two days to realize this LOL) but she only sees you as a wallet and a golden ticket.

[Muzungufotsy]

She wasn't that far from the true, at 175 CUC to the dollar (you can get better) it comes around $17. Things are very expensive in Cuba right now and the prices keep going up. Anyway, that would be the salary most people get there for a month of work, so I think that 4,000 CUC for a few hours wouldn't be that bad.CUP not CUC else it s really a rip off!

[Rebel Monger]

CUP not CUC else it s really a rip off!I'm sorry Muzungufotsy, you're right, it's CUP!

[Zeos1]

The 175 CUC to the dollar is the part that is a surprise to me. Last I heard was around 100, and of course the official rate of 25 or 26 I guess is irrelevant.CUP not CUC. Yep.