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Same question here, how did you pay for the hotel / incidentals? I take it you prolly paid in USD, correct? My main concern about paying in USD, was / is that some places they'd not take them.
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I posted about this issue before. To answer your question, on your ticket you should see a list all charges, taxes, etc. One of the charges is for insurance required by the government in Cuba.

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Are you saying if I fly out of Toronto to Varadero the package for the hotel+airfare is $700 CAD for a week? All included?

TY.

Mondo.

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Mondo.

Great report Tom. Thanks for keeping us informed.

Which terminal de omnibus are you taking about? I googled it, and it shows location right by the Parque central, is that the one you referred to...

Like the previous mongers have said, yes $1000 USD is enough. Now, I'd suggest something else, which is what I do and prolly lots of mongers also do.

Keep only what you'll spend with you on a...

When you travel to Cuba you need to get a visa and it's not included in with your airline tix. Such visa is available at the airport before you board your flight. What's included in the cost of the...

I can't help you with FB since I'm not on most social media sites. Remember, in Cuba prostitution is illegal, so take that in consideration vs the other countries you mention. It's not point and...

A couple of things I encountered trying to buy a sim at the airport. Before getting out of the baggage claim there was supposed to be a desk to buy such sim card. Problem was there was no one there!...

Here's a quote about the requirements for entering the US.

Why can't I go to USA after Cuba?

In October 2022, the US Government started enforcing the restriction on people who have travelled to...

As far as I know when you come back from your trip to Cuba, I've never been asked about my itinerary or proof.

You should know that when you get your visa going to Cuba you pick "support for the...

I've thru Cardenas on the way to Varadero but never stayed there. I think the place is known for the "coches" capital of Cuba. Check the link below.
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No, specially Parque Central hotel. Your best bet would be to take your date to one of the places she knows. Yes, most of them have places you can rent for short time.

Mondo.

Yes and Yes, you remember correctly.

Mondo.

Want to update some you mongers about what I encountered during my recent 2 weeks in la Habana.

I go mainly for the Havana Jazz Fest that takes place yearly at the end of January for about 8 days....

The reason I posted on this subject was to alert people who may have been on the same situation as the UK monger.

He came to the US and met with fellow monger who then drove down to Miami and flew...

This is a warning for those of you planning on going to Cuba and then flying back to the US, who do not live in the US.

Met a couple of mongers outside the Etecsa office waiting in line to buy a...

Thought I post a couple of websites about travel to Cuba for those who might not be familiar with all requirements.

First site is pretty informative as far as people who are not familiar with...

I'll be arriving on the 18th. Going for the Jazz fest and fun activities.

Mondo.

Yep, if you travel American they have a desk before departing where you pay for your visa. First, you pick the one category (usually support for the Cuban people) pay for it and go on to board the...

Here you go bro, this form is the one I filled online when I last visited Cuba this past January (2023) Make a copy of it before you leave in case something goes wrong.

The link below explains...

Since I go regualrly I have a couple of people that exchange for me. You prolly should 1st go with your Airbnb host and try him / her 1st. Make sure you find out what the street rate is that day...

First let me tell it's not $50 USD for 10000 CP, it's morel like $40 USD. Today's exchange rate on the streets is like 265 to 270 CP to 1 USD.

As far as extra $'s for good time, that's up to you...

This is a copy / paste from my airline ticket (United) for my upcoming trip.

This is what you need to have on your phone if / when you need medical care in Cuba.

Notice the fees and one in...

Nowadays in la Habana and most of the island you have random blackouts, although I have to say they been fewer lately, nonetheless, I would take a high quality flashlight. Especially if you stay...