Havana

[DiavelLoco]

I am probably not the best person to give any input regarding this, since I live in Cuba. I have only booked a room for the whole day once here in havana, and that was with chris h. I had the key with me all the time and when I left, I didn't even return the key to the owner. Chris took care of it. However, I have rented rooms for a short period (1-2 hours) way too many times, at least once a week minimum. Never had any problem whatsoever. Maybe sometimes, there aren't any rooms available at my regular place, I just go to another location. I have never failed to find a room available, when and where I need one. It was always available, even during the lockdown in havana at the peak of covid19. BTW I pay 5-10 cuc each time for the room, depending on the location and size of the room.

[Chris H]

I have a question for you and Chris H to clarify the issue in Havana. Does your guest have to register with owner before she can come to your room? Do owners allow guests without registering? In Holguin key was first problem, registration was second. Nobody was allowed without registering.

I have stayed in casas, where we have the entire place to ourselves, so there wasn't anyone to register the girls with. Other places, sometimes we would have to register them, sometimes not. Once you get a solid relationship with the casa owners, they become more lenient.

[HSendatsu]

I have a question for you and Chris H to clarify the issue in Havana. Does your guest have to register with owner before she can come to your room? Do owners allow guests without registering? In Holguin key was first problem, registration was second. Nobody was allowed without registering.

I can't talk for Chris, but where I stayed the owner gave me the key and told me to be cautious if I brought any girls to the apartment. No registration needed.

[Ozzie1451]

Hey Chris,

I'm with you, never had an issue with the owners where I stay (Vedado by the Malecon).

The only thing they always mention is to be careful in case I bring a "guest" who I'm not familiar with since this might open the door (pun intended) to being "taken" advantage of.

In other words they're looking out for me by letting me know there are some hard core jineteras who fit this M. O.

Mondo.

I have a question for you and Chris H to clarify the issue in Havana. Does your guest have to register with owner before she can come to your room? Do owners allow guests without registering? In Holguin key was first problem, registration was second. Nobody was allowed without registering.

[NRandom940]

Going to Cuba is like going camping. It can be a lot of fun "roughing it" for a few days maybe even a week or ten days. But after that you are ready to return to civilization.

I spend winters in Medellin. It's a first world country with third world prices. Best place in the world right now imo.

Agreed. I just went from Colombia, then briefly to Peru before going to Bolivia for a week. Then flew back to Colombia after being in Bolivia for a week it's like returning to "civilization."

That's not to say Bolivia was bad, but Colombia is 100 x better.

[Mondo707]

Hey Chris,

I'm with you, never had an issue with the owners where I stay (Vedado by the Malecon).

The only thing they always mention is to be careful in case I bring a "guest" who I'm not familiar with since this might open the door (pun intended) to being "taken" advantage of.

In other words they're looking out for me by letting me know there are some hard core jineteras who fit this M. O.

Mondo.

[Lucky Nuts]

Would you say Medellin is better than Havana chica / price / attitude wise?

Thanks.

Going to Cuba is like going camping. It can be a lot of fun "roughing it" for a few days maybe even a week or ten days. But after that you are ready to return to civilization.

I spend winters in Medellin. It's a first world country with third world prices. Best place in the world right now imo.

[Chris H]

Been to Havana twice. That was not my experience at all. Casa owners are just trying to make a few ends meet. I asked both, ahead of time, "can I have a friend stay with me while I'm there". They said yes. No problems whatsoever. In one case the owner lived in another room but I had private entry and own key. In the other instance the owner just stays with his girlfriend while his apartment is rented out. Either way, there were zero problems.

I can 2nd, 3rd, 4th, all the way to 16th that! Never had a problem bringing chicas in the casa, all 16 times that I have been to Havana, and that includes, February and March of this year.

[AmericanPi]

That is such bullshit, excuse my language. I really had no idea it's like that in Cuba, or Cuba outside Havana. That's crazy. I am 60, I currently rent my home as I have for a good portion of my life, and my understanding of "rent" means that this place belongs to me so long as I am paying for it. I am an adult and I am doing what I want. If the owner needs to keep the key, then I am keeping my money. I am not interested.

I am now starting think: Forget Holguin, go to Cebu in the Philippines, whenever that may reopen. I have a gorgeous online girlfriend there as well. Hopefully we will soon have a vaccine and COVID will be over and travel will be possible.

Been to Havana twice. That was not my experience at all. Casa owners are just trying to make a few ends meet. I asked both, ahead of time, "can I have a friend stay with me while I'm there". They said yes. No problems whatsoever. In one case the owner lived in another room but I had private entry and own key. In the other instance the owner just stays with his girlfriend while his apartment is rented out. Either way, there were zero problems.

[Ty Down]

Would you say Medellin is better than Havana chica / price / attitude wise?

Thanks.

I prefer the girls in Cuba. They are almost innocent angels compared to the hardened pros in Colombia. But Colombia has some stunners as far as looks.

The conditions in Cuba these days is harsh. Cubans CANNOT cook worth a shit. I always struggle with the food in Cuba, big drawback for me, in Colombia, the food is great! No shortage of anything.

It's hard to compare Cuba vs Colombia, two completely different places. For what it's worth, my next trip will be to Medellin or Cartagena Colombia. I'm going to wait for the conditions to improve in Cuba before I return.

[NRandom940]

Never been to Cuba. I've heard that girls just approach you in the street. Is that an exaggeration? And since I can't have girls back to my place, where do I take them? Are there any good websites you recommend?

[HarryDubois]

One of my casa particulares did give me a key but kept a very close eye on me as they all do. The first time she knew I snuck in a chica she warned me the next morning with my breakfast. The second time she took away my key LOL.

That is such bullshit, excuse my language. I really had no idea it's like that in Cuba, or Cuba outside Havana. That's crazy. I am 60, I currently rent my home as I have for a good portion of my life, and my understanding of "rent" means that this place belongs to me so long as I am paying for it. I am an adult and I am doing what I want. If the owner needs to keep the key, then I am keeping my money. I am not interested.

I am now starting think: Forget Holguin, go to Cebu in the Philippines, whenever that may reopen. I have a gorgeous online girlfriend there as well. Hopefully we will soon have a vaccine and COVID will be over and travel will be possible.

[AmorPorFavor]

Here is a very cool travel video. Nonmongering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txahfwbIRIo.

[Sammytheman]

I have been to Holguin, Havana, Las Tunas and had no issues getting the key. The toughest is Holguin but I found a rare old man who only charges me $15 CUCs and gives me the key. The key for the gate to get inside his house and the key to one of the rooms. He has 2. His only rule is the chica has to leave before 6 am. One time in 2016 me and my buddy had 3 girls upstairs and they left at 6:10 am. The owner got a little mad because he's scared of the fuckin police (obviously) but since then we've been good friends. This was found via my Cuban friend and after 14 trips to Holguin.

[Lucky Nuts]

Wow, I didn't know that. Thank you for the information. What kind of nonsense is that? I am renting but I don't get a key? How about he doesn't get any money? That would be fair LOL.

One of my casa particulares did give me a key but kept a very close eye on me as they all do. The first time she knew I snuck in a chica she warned me the next morning with my breakfast. The second time she took away my key LOL. Told me to wake her up from bed when I came home from the bars. Of course I moved out that day and found a more understanding owner. But the one city I never could find an understanding apartment owner was Holguin. They are deathly afraid of the breaking the government's rules in that city.

But Harry you are sure your chica is a regular girl so she will have no hesitation registering with your casa. Problem solved! You are welcome.