Havana

[Mondo707]

Great report Tacoma! Thanks for the all the detail. You mentioned the importance of a cell phone. What's the process / cost of getting a SIM card? Is it basically the same and as easy as other countries? Is it only good for voice and texting or can you buy data? Thanks again!

Hey VCG,

I too am interested in this kind of info. I have a contact in La Habana so I emailed her and she got me the info that I'm enclosing below.

It is in Español so hopefully you can understand it of have someone translate it for you.

Here it goes:

El costo de 3. 00 CUC es por la renta de la linea. El costo de las llamadas es aparte. Puedes dejar un fondo del que se te descuentan las llamadas o comprar tarjetas prepagadas. LOS precios de las llamadas en el territorio de Cuba son LOS siguientes:

Llamadas Nacionales.

Tarifa normal: Todos LOS theías de 7:00 AM a 10:59 PM.

Llamada originada: 0. 35 CUC / min.

Llamada recibida de un servicio fijo: 0. 35 CUC / min.

Tarifa reducida: Todos LOS theías de 11:00 PM a 6:59 AM.

Llamada originada: 0. 10 CUC / min.

Llamada recibida de un servicio fijo: 0. 10 CUC / min.

En las llamadas de movil a movil paga el que emite la llamada.

Cubacel has a website (also in Español) and they have a lot of info also.

Mondo.

[Lucky Nuts]

Gents,

Spent two weekends in Habana. Wrapped up yesterday. Here are my notes I took through the 10 day trip.

Had a private apartment, as usual, in centro. First time in that part of the city. Hit it hard the first night and ended up at Casa de musica. A lot of sad faces as it was kinda late but I picked up a good one and service was good. All started out asking for $100. But easily go down. All else expect money first at the apt. Best to discuss that at the club. I always think service is better if you pay after.

Saturday I was with some local friends I know. We hit up the Up / down bar in vedado. Good looking crowd. Same owner as Sangri-la. Looks the same too. Definite opportunity there for P4 P. Good talent.

Sunday I was hopping around Italiano and met a muleta. She turned out to be very good too. Risky bet paid off. Great ass.

Side note, all the girls in Habana had no problem accepting American dollars when I offered. Saved me the time from exchanging so much money. Some wanted 10% more but I just laughed that off.

On the tail end of my week, I was in a private apartment in Vedado. I rolled out solo on Friday and hit up Cafe la Flauta Magica. Nice rooftop place to take a date. Only one P4 P girl there. Then I headed to Encuentros where I got solicited before I walked in. Bought her a drink and took her number as the night was young. Cool place to go though. From there I Headed to Salon Rojo but it wasn't exciting. Getting late but still wasn't done. Raced out to Casa de musica in Miramar. Horrible too. Don't go there on a Friday night! Cabbie told me about LOS Piedras. That place was on my list for Sat but he took me anyway. It was bumping! Tons of talent. Met a stunning blonde and fell in love for 2 hours. Just a decent time tho. You know how the hot ones can be. Highly recommend LP for Fri night.

Saturday I was at a huge local concert. We couldn't see straight when we left. We made it to Las Piedras but it wasn't as good as the night before. I went home empty handed.

Sunday morning I texted the girl that approached me at Encuentros. She was in my bed in about an hour and cost me $45.

Cell phone is very important. I noticed a lot of girls will give you their cell number but then call from a land line. Be sure to get both as it can difficult to decipher who is calling. Some girls just have a cell to get incoming texts but never use their cells to respond.

Sunday night I was getting low on funds and so I bartered some toiletries, a towel, and a portable charger for a Chica I met when I was on a bici taxi. That worked out well as she lived close by, so taxi over was only 2 CUC.

Other notes.

Up Sala club is Open till 10 am-Habana-.

La Fabrica de Arte Cubano-supposed to be the number one high end club right know. I never made it there though.

Corner of 26 and 11 vedado close to miramar.

Bring lighters, candy, cell phone with translator app.

$93 for $100 conversion on street was the best I could get.

Wifi cheaper everywhere vs January.

Bici taxis are the best. I just tell them to go slow when they see a cute girl. The older bici taxi guys will really work hard to help you out.

Taxi prices up from Jan $3=5, $10=12. And that's after negotiating down! I walked away a few times.

Water and beer in fridges in casas and apartments. That was new.

Bolabana was at max capacity, nobody else could enter, by midnight on Sat. Plan accordingly as that place is great.

No $25 airport departure tax dealie anymore. More money for the chicas.

Don't hesitate to get cell numbers and do some day time damage. The chicas will take a lot less because it's not prime time, it's bonus time for them. And it's too damn hot to leave the apartment anyway. Cmon, how many times do you have to see Plaza de Armas LOL.

The next itinerary I want to do:

Habana 3 nights-Vedado-Fri-Sun. Maybe stay in Miramar.

Holguin-4 nights (private apartment). I posted notes about Holguin in the other areas section. It was awesome! Highly recommend it.

Habana 3 nights-Vedado-Fri-Sun.

Message me with any questions or how to find a good private apartment. Happy travels.

Great report Tacoma! Thanks for the all the detail. You mentioned the importance of a cell phone. What's the process / cost of getting a SIM card? Is it basically the same and as easy as other countries? Is it only good for voice and texting or can you buy data? Thanks again!

[Mr Gogo]

2011 to 2012. Same prices. The city was in the same mood of scarcity, darkness and desperation. I didn't notice any increase in police presence. Most clubs at least in Vedado were closed for New Years Eve. There were fewer taxis available for a ride.

Thanks Ques.

[Questner]

Can someone who has visited Habana for New Years before tell me what it's like?

Are prices elevated for the holidays? Is the city in a festive mood? Is police presence elevated? Are businesses closed?

Thanks in advance.

2011 to 2012. Same prices. The city was in the same mood of scarcity, darkness and desperation. I didn't notice any increase in police presence. Most clubs at least in Vedado were closed for New Years Eve. There were fewer taxis available for a ride.

[Mr Gogo]

Hey Mr Gogo,

Remember me? The little boy who should spend "the next 8 years saving money". Here's some magnanimity for you.

In 2011 and 2012 I traveled to Havana mid to late December. One of those trips my return flight was on December 31st. I wouldn't recommend New Years or Christmas for two main reasons.

Increased police presence.

It's noticeable. I witnessed a couple of girls get tossed into cop cars and I couldn't tell if they were working or simply waiting for a ride. On one occasion, at la Cecilia, I managed to enjoy my cigar in peace at my table which was unprecedented to me. The girl I was chatting with in line mouthed the words "la policia" to me from a nearby table. I played spot the undercover cop unsuccessfully for the first half hour before they left. Another time at Don Cangrejo I had a difficult time convincing the girls I wasn't a cop myself. My Spanish had improved and my tan was Latin bronze but I still couldn't believe they were skeptical of my drivers licence.

Slim pickings.

The closer I got to the week between Christmas and New Years the less selection I noticed everywhere. The trend is all the girls with roots or relatives in the provinces (there are a lot of them) make moves there for the holidays leaving Havana a bit bare.

I can't comment too much on increased prices but I do recall thinking some of the New Years packages at the big venues overpriced for Havana.

Thanks Trisnate. You said you were having trouble getting the ISG membership money up so I just gave my advice to save up. Anyway your info above will factor into my choice for New Years. Keep coming with good info like that and I might just pay your membership fee for you LOL.

[Trisnate]

Can someone who has visited Habana for New Years before tell me what it's like?

Are prices elevated for the holidays? Is the city in a festive mood? Is police presence elevated? Are businesses closed?

Thanks in advance.

Hey Mr Gogo,

Remember me? The little boy who should spend "the next 8 years saving money". Here's some magnanimity for you.

In 2011 and 2012 I traveled to Havana mid to late December. One of those trips my return flight was on December 31st. I wouldn't recommend New Years or Christmas for two main reasons.

Increased police presence.

It's noticeable. I witnessed a couple of girls get tossed into cop cars and I couldn't tell if they were working or simply waiting for a ride. On one occasion, at la Cecilia, I managed to enjoy my cigar in peace at my table which was unprecedented to me. The girl I was chatting with in line mouthed the words "la policia" to me from a nearby table. I played spot the undercover cop unsuccessfully for the first half hour before they left. Another time at Don Cangrejo I had a difficult time convincing the girls I wasn't a cop myself. My Spanish had improved and my tan was Latin bronze but I still couldn't believe they were skeptical of my drivers licence.

Slim pickings.

The closer I got to the week between Christmas and New Years the less selection I noticed everywhere. The trend is all the girls with roots or relatives in the provinces (there are a lot of them) make moves there for the holidays leaving Havana a bit bare.

I can't comment too much on increased prices but I do recall thinking some of the New Years packages at the big venues overpriced for Havana.

[Tacoma101]

Gents,

Spent two weekends in Habana. Wrapped up yesterday. Here are my notes I took through the 10 day trip.

Had a private apartment, as usual, in centro. First time in that part of the city. Hit it hard the first night and ended up at Casa de musica. A lot of sad faces as it was kinda late but I picked up a good one and service was good. All started out asking for $100. But easily go down. All else expect money first at the apt. Best to discuss that at the club. I always think service is better if you pay after.

Saturday I was with some local friends I know. We hit up the Up / down bar in vedado. Good looking crowd. Same owner as Sangri-la. Looks the same too. Definite opportunity there for P4 P. Good talent.

Sunday I was hopping around Italiano and met a muleta. She turned out to be very good too. Risky bet paid off. Great ass.

Side note, all the girls in Habana had no problem accepting American dollars when I offered. Saved me the time from exchanging so much money. Some wanted 10% more but I just laughed that off.

On the tail end of my week, I was in a private apartment in Vedado. I rolled out solo on Friday and hit up Cafe la Flauta Magica. Nice rooftop place to take a date. Only one P4 P girl there. Then I headed to Encuentros where I got solicited before I walked in. Bought her a drink and took her number as the night was young. Cool place to go though. From there I Headed to Salon Rojo but it wasn't exciting. Getting late but still wasn't done. Raced out to Casa de musica in Miramar. Horrible too. Don't go there on a Friday night! Cabbie told me about LOS Piedras. That place was on my list for Sat but he took me anyway. It was bumping! Tons of talent. Met a stunning blonde and fell in love for 2 hours. Just a decent time tho. You know how the hot ones can be. Highly recommend LP for Fri night.

Saturday I was at a huge local concert. We couldn't see straight when we left. We made it to Las Piedras but it wasn't as good as the night before. I went home empty handed.

Sunday morning I texted the girl that approached me at Encuentros. She was in my bed in about an hour and cost me $45.

Cell phone is very important. I noticed a lot of girls will give you their cell number but then call from a land line. Be sure to get both as it can difficult to decipher who is calling. Some girls just have a cell to get incoming texts but never use their cells to respond.

Sunday night I was getting low on funds and so I bartered some toiletries, a towel, and a portable charger for a Chica I met when I was on a bici taxi. That worked out well as she lived close by, so taxi over was only 2 CUC.

Other notes.

Up Sala club is Open till 10 am-Habana-.

La Fabrica de Arte Cubano-supposed to be the number one high end club right know. I never made it there though.

Corner of 26 and 11 vedado close to miramar.

Bring lighters, candy, cell phone with translator app.

$93 for $100 conversion on street was the best I could get.

Wifi cheaper everywhere vs January.

Bici taxis are the best. I just tell them to go slow when they see a cute girl. The older bici taxi guys will really work hard to help you out.

Taxi prices up from Jan $3=5, $10=12. And that's after negotiating down! I walked away a few times.

Water and beer in fridges in casas and apartments. That was new.

Bolabana was at max capacity, nobody else could enter, by midnight on Sat. Plan accordingly as that place is great.

No $25 airport departure tax dealie anymore. More money for the chicas.

Don't hesitate to get cell numbers and do some day time damage. The chicas will take a lot less because it's not prime time, it's bonus time for them. And it's too damn hot to leave the apartment anyway. Cmon, how many times do you have to see Plaza de Armas LOL.

The next itinerary I want to do:

Habana 3 nights-Vedado-Fri-Sun. Maybe stay in Miramar.

Holguin-4 nights (private apartment). I posted notes about Holguin in the other areas section. It was awesome! Highly recommend it.

Habana 3 nights-Vedado-Fri-Sun.

Message me with any questions or how to find a good private apartment. Happy travels.

[Mr Gogo]

Can someone who has visited Habana for New Years before tell me what it's like?

Are prices elevated for the holidays? Is the city in a festive mood? Is police presence elevated? Are businesses closed?

Thanks in advance.

[Velasco]

LOL, don't put yourself on a pedestal because you paid 10 CUC below the going rate for a working girl.

You are a monger who travels for pussy and they are working girls.

Don't come on a mongers forum preaching, just share your experiences, honestly and save judgement for judgement day.

P. S learn to rotate pictures before posting.

BrasilSoccer0 needs to just report and quit with the attitude. I don't know why he continues with this, as these comments have been made before on this very Cuba thread.

[Kalifornication]

LOL, don't put yourself on a pedestal because you paid 10 CUC below the going rate for a working girl.

You are a monger who travels for pussy and they are working girls.

Don't come on a mongers forum preaching, just share your experiences, honestly and save judgement for judgement day.

P. S learn to rotate pictures before posting.

LOL, that's funny, well said.

[SirMarjAlot]

If she is expecting more than 20 cuc. Well I got news for you she ain't a regular girl!

Any regular nonpro is happy with anything you give her including 10 cuc or clothes!

So called veterans on Cuba don't get the economics or the life of avarage Cubana!!

I paid the following girls 10-20 cuc for a full GFE no rush service for the two relations plus clothes. The 3 girls below are regulars who just needed help. Stop holding pussy on a pedestal.

LOL, don't put yourself on a pedestal because you paid 10 CUC below the going rate for a working girl.

You are a monger who travels for pussy and they are working girls.

Don't come on a mongers forum preaching, just share your experiences, honestly and save judgement for judgement day.

P. S learn to rotate pictures before posting.

[Taboc]

Contrary to popular belief, not all Cuban woman are born working girls. If you come across one of these, if your the least bit interested, shed your monger robe. Perception is driven by the environments we place ourselves.

Well said, and agree 200%.

[Kalifornication]

If you do come across a 'real' non pro, and she is good to you, then treat her nice. Money does matter to a non pro, the fact that she is a non pro means she is not making money everyday, so reward her if she gave you the best time of your life. Your chica-budget is a very reasonable one, combined with language skills, you should have a good time.

There are plenty of descent Cuba women who, although could use the extra income, might be insulted by an offer of money. I'm talking about a "true" non-pro. This is a girl that is proud and has self-respect. Contrary to popular belief, not all Cuban woman are born working girls. If you come across one of these, if your the least bit interested, shed your monger robe. Perception is driven by the environments we place ourselves.

[Taboc]

Thanks Taboc! I mapped out the University this afternoon and I'm prepared to do troll a couple of days during the week as fishing trips. Now I'm trying to sort out the cafe and park scenes.

Normally I start at 50 CUC and settle at around 60-80 CUC depending on the talent. I suspect the exchange rates aren't great at the moment so I want to start at 30-40 CUC for non-pros.

If you do come across a 'real' non pro, and she is good to you, then treat her nice. Money does matter to a non pro, the fact that she is a non pro means she is not making money everyday, so reward her if she gave you the best time of your life. Your chica-budget is a very reasonable one, combined with language skills, you should have a good time.

[Finnish Fucker]

If she is expecting more than 20 cuc. Well I got news for you she ain't a regular girl!

Any regular nonpro is happy with anything you give her including 10 cuc or clothes!

So called veterans on Cuba don't get the economics or the life of avarage Cubana!!

I paid the following girls 10-20 cuc for a full GFE no rush service for the two relations plus clothes. The 3 girls below are regulars who just needed help. Stop holding pussy on a pedestal.

During a 1-2 weeks vacation finding a non pro girls is difficult. I bet on the 110 % professional hookers on my short holiday trips. This kind of tits you get with 100 CUC in Havana these days.