Havana

[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.

[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.

[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 USD

I 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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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/

[Huacho]

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[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.