Havana

[StudBucket]

Hi Gents,

Looking forward to visiting Havana in November with my friends, and I will post a trip report. I have read the last 60 pages of the forum, and it seems there are several areas within Havana one can stay such as Vedado, Miramar, La Habana, Old Havana, etc. I think we narrowed it down to Vedado as a good area to stay as it seems many of the discos, clubs, and bars seem to be located in Vedado or Miramar other than a handful like Salon Rojo which are near the eastern part of Vedado. We found a nice place and considering pulling the trigger, it is on the border of Miramar and Vedado near Avenida 1ra and Avendia 3ra, by a restaurant called Rio Mar. We are uncertain if this area is convenient to nightlife and action. Would anyone be able to comment if this is a good location ? Can anyone narrow down, the best streets to be close to for being central to the action to stay in case we are too far from the action ? Our criteria is proximity to nightclub and day spots where girls hang out, plenty of restaurants, safe neighborhood. Thanks for your help.

[RamoneAustin]

I came across this night club while online and was just wondering if anyone has heard of it before. It's on the same block as Dos Gardenias (Calle 28 and 5 ta. Avenida)? I am guessing it's nothing special. Any Intel on this place?

[RamoneAustin]

Wow you must have Big nuts! I enjoyed the report. I've never seen a first timer so well-prepared.

Thanks Grownman1 and Ee2002. I appreciate it. All of the past posts from all you guys were very invaluable to me. "BIG UPS" to all of you guys! And Ee2002 I bet you had a pretty audacious kick ass trip. Big nuts? More like shit for brains but I got some good advice in that aspect of my preparation. Please remember to keep the pimp hand strong fellas.

[GrownMan1]

Sammytheman means Adderall (metamphatamine). I took about 3 pills with my "Molly" and had them in wallet. Thanks man I appreciate it. Remember to "keep the Pimp hand strong".

Wow you must have Big nuts! I enjoyed the report. I've never seen a first timer so well-prepared.

[Ee2002]

Quick question, is any part of the Malecon closed due to flooding? I have been told that cars can't drive on the main road that goes up and down the Malecon, andrea the police are enforcing this. If this is the case, I wonder how it's affecting the crowds of people that hang there at night.

BTW, headed down on the 15th, can't wait!

I just recently returned from there. The Malecon was closed when I arrived, but by mid Sunday (10/01) it was back in business. I walked the whole route from the National Hotel to Old Havana and it's back to normal. Looks like some section of the wall had been repaired. You can see some damaged buildings along the route, but not too bad. The two outdoor restaurants across from the Malecon just east of Galiano were closed due to damage. The first couple of nights the police were conducting sweeps pushing people away from the Malecon and up La Rampa, which affected the action on La Rampa. Lots of police presence, but it was the typical cat and mouse game. Some chicas played the game and some just chilled.

Not too many tourist in Havana. The flights to and from were less than half full. Still able to get action on La Rampa and the Malecon in the same price range 25-40 cuc. Not much to report as far as my activities, pretty much stuck to La Rampa and the Malecon. After a saga like Austin, mine can't even compare. BTW, great trip report Ramone Austin.

[RamoneAustin]

I thought Molly was Ecstasy.

Sammytheman means Adderall (metamphatamine). I took about 3 pills with my "Molly" and had them in wallet. Thanks man I appreciate it. Remember to "keep the Pimp hand strong".

[Combo]

Si (yes), ask them. My boy has been there 3 x and no problems at the AiRBnB places. One place even had a family living there and they were ok with him bringing girls into his (private) room.

The families are generally not squeamish and are very accustomed to guests bringing girls to their rooms. However, yes, it's a good idea to confirm this before committing.

It's only recently that there's been significant availability of independent casas where have you the place to yourself. For years, mongers have been staying with families in Cuba.

[Pipe Layer99]

Hi guys,
It looks like Casas can now be booked pretty easily through Airbnb. But how do I know if they are girl friendly? Should I just straight up ask the Casa hosts?
Any advice would be most appreciated.

Si (yes), ask them. My boy has been there 3 x and no problems at the AiRBnB places. One place even had a family living there and they were ok with him bringing girls into his (private) room.

[Uncle Volodya]

Hi guys,

It looks like Casas can now be booked pretty easily through Airbnb. But how do I know if they are girl friendly? Should I just straight up ask the Casa hosts?

Any advice would be most appreciated.

[Combo]

WoW! Most people come here only to ask dumb questions over and over again but you not only wrote a great report but put an icing on it with this video! Did she knew that she was being filmed? Also getting metamphatamine through to Cuba was brave. Not worth the jail time.

Thanks for the report.

I thought Molly was Ecstasy.

[Sammytheman]

This is just a small video clip I uploaded on Pornhub with Melissa.

https://www.pornhub.com/view_video.p...h59cfc5e524081

WoW! Most people come here only to ask dumb questions over and over again but you not only wrote a great report but put an icing on it with this video! Did she knew that she was being filmed? Also getting metamphatamine through to Cuba was brave. Not worth the jail time.

Thanks for the report.

[TravellerNjoy]

Quick question, is any part of the Malecon closed due to flooding? I have been told that cars can't drive on the main road that goes up and down the Malecon, andrea the police are enforcing this. If this is the case, I wonder how it's affecting the crowds of people that hang there at night.

BTW, headed down on the 15th, can't wait!

Chris,

I was there during Irma hurricane. And they were driving around the Malecon to get to old city, no problem getting in and out of the old city. The tunnel is open, So I am sure all malecon is open. The watere was receding 3 days after the hurricane. I wouldn't worry about it.

If you are concern about girls hanging out on malecon past La Rampa, its all good they are packed a week after Irma, I am sure its even better now.

I will be there 10/14 night, and that is the least concern of mine. When I was leaving the most part of the city electricity was working.

[Chris H]

Quick question, is any part of the Malecon closed due to flooding? I have been told that cars can't drive on the main road that goes up and down the Malecon, andrea the police are enforcing this. If this is the case, I wonder how it's affecting the crowds of people that hang there at night.

BTW, headed down on the 15th, can't wait!

[TravellerNjoy]

The best app for Havana, walking or driving is Maps. Me (android, not sure of IOS), it is incredible, at home in the USA I created my favorites and saved it in different categories, IE: monger, bars, restaurant, tourism etc. As you know google offline map doesn't work.

I did the walk in Guanabo, and once in havana. Also, I did car following from clubs late at night. I was walking with girls during the day no issues. They tend to bother more in the old city. I did not take collectivo, I would take collectivo, but no Idea where they are going. Taxis are rip off in Havana just offered 5 cuc from old city to Vedado. If it is only a mile or so, offered 3 cuc.

I had taxi for running many errands, like buying beer, food, water, etc. It was hard to get since Irma was hitting Havana and my Taxi guy arranged it all going to many places. I also used him for long trips Veradero, Guanabo. I did not need to call the taxi for normal ride, its easy to get a cab.

I am going to LOS Angeles for few days than to Las vegas for few days, than going to Havana 14 October.

I had a young girl, I got her contact from Trip advisor for private salsa lesson for $30 for few hours, that's all the salsa I needed. I agree if you can learn salsa, there is a whole another dimension to mongering on the cheap and non pros.

I don't speak spanish, I only speak enough to get by, my offline language pack google helps lot.

On a side note: My friends went there they were lucky to find a good taxi driver, he was bringing several girls from outskirt villages, and they were charging around 25-30 cuc. He got them groceries etc. For a very reasonably price. I know not to trust taxi drivers, since lots of them are scammers, but this guy had a good one, on the side note I never got scammed by taxi drivers, if I did it was nominal. (Surprising).

I am excited to go back, since it will be my 3rd trip in 2 months. I won't be wasting my times since I know the layout well.

Important tip for people going. When you are at the airport, cross the street over from arrival and you will see shops, there are another set of shops behind these shops. You can't tell, but go behind it and you will see. Buy your internet cards here and your daily rental of sim card. This tip will save you hours trying to find internet card or paying double or triple from the hustlers. You can rent sim card for 3 cuc per day and min of 3 days. Also don't forget to put at least 10 cuc as a balance.

And its not easy to ETESCSA office.

First of all TravellerNjoy I like the idea of the Amazon Firestick. I might have to borrow that idea. Also how did you navigate around town? Did you use an app offline? If you don't mind me asking did you have to do the "walk behind" the chica routine in public in order to avoid any problems with the police (I don't know your ethnicity)? Did you use your own taxista? Do you ever take any "taxis collectivos"? By the way one of my friends there in Havana have told me that as of right now there are very little potential clients in the clubs that they go to (but I guess that could change). If that stays that way by the time you get there again in November maybe you can use that to your advantage. ? What about salsa dancing hermano? LOL! You know how to move on the dance floor? The only thing that I can recommend (which I am sure you already know) is if, you can do it and want to do it for a chica that you are thinking about seeing more than just for a ST, is to try build a good rapport with her. If you are just trying to bang as many chicks as possible than I don't think that will be important for you to do (which makes sense).

It seems that you are ready for your next trip so I wish you safe travels and good luck with the ladies mi pana. Lets us know how it goes TravellerNjoy.

[RamoneAustin]

I did the same things. I went with a duffel bag full of clothes, candy 4 new Motorola international phones, selling on amazon for $150, I got it for $40 and unlocked it, gums and candies (gum and lollipop is a big cheap hit item), Bluetooth speakers (another hit item $9) I picked up $60 designer jeans for $10 (Kohls Clearance) I bought 10 Jeans, Designer tops and perfume. Believe it or not I brought 2 new Samsung S8+ for $800 each also, I would of given it away to the right person, but didn't do it and brought it back home. By the way I took my Amazon firestick and mirrored it TV via HDMI and my phone, great entertainment and didn't have to take my notebook, but I like your idea about games Emulator thus needing the laptop.

If you go to Coppelia park across from Habana Libre hotel, or any of the Wifi park its easy picking, they are not pro and happy with 20-30 CUC and they stay for hours. If they are takling to you its almost done deal, if they ignore you move to the next girl..

First of all TravellerNjoy I like the idea of the Amazon Firestick. I might have to borrow that idea. Also how did you navigate around town? Did you use an app offline? If you don't mind me asking did you have to do the "walk behind" the chica routine in public in order to avoid any problems with the police (I don't know your ethnicity)? Did you use your own taxista? Do you ever take any "taxis collectivos"? By the way one of my friends there in Havana have told me that as of right now there are very little potential clients in the clubs that they go to (but I guess that could change). If that stays that way by the time you get there again in November maybe you can use that to your advantage. ? What about salsa dancing hermano? LOL! You know how to move on the dance floor? The only thing that I can recommend (which I am sure you already know) is if, you can do it and want to do it for a chica that you are thinking about seeing more than just for a ST, is to try build a good rapport with her. If you are just trying to bang as many chicks as possible than I don't think that will be important for you to do (which makes sense).

It seems that you are ready for your next trip so I wish you safe travels and good luck with the ladies mi pana. Lets us know how it goes TravellerNjoy.