Havana

[Chris H]

Was just in HAV 2 weeks ago, and was getting 98 CUC for every $100 bill. No hassles, no problems, very easy. HAV is such a layed back, stress free city, no need to press the simple things down there.

[Mondo707]

If you do go to Cuba, you would save very little by getting Canadian money. The exchange rate you will get at AAA will not be very good. I have no idea if they charge a fee to exchange the Canadian money back to US dollars if you don't spend it all. If you plan to spend more than $1000 in Cuba, then it probably would be worthwhile to get Canadian dollars.

Hey,

I tried to exchange USD to CAD on my last trip thru AAA in Socal.

Do not waste your time doing this as I will explain what takes place.

After going round and around with many offices not having a clue about the exchange, I found one who gave me solid info and was positive they'd be able to do the transaction.

Before heading to this office I checked the Forex (that's the official site for exchange rates for currencies) That day it's was 124 CAD for 100 USD.

Finally, when I got to the person I had talked to before and told her about doing the transaction, I asked if there was a commission for this and she replied that AAA does not get any commission / fees. From here I told her to figure out how many CAD I'd get for my USD.

Well you guessed it, right? No commission but instead of getting 124 CAD (that day's exchange rate) I'd be getting 112 CAD!

So, instead of giving you the market rate for the transaction, you get a 12% hit on your exchange.

Hope this helps out those of you planning to exchange USD to CAD thru AAA.

Again folks, there is no free lunch.

Mondo.

P.S. BTW, It turned out the guy I ended renting the apartment from did exchange USD to CUC in very favorable terms, so in that respect I lucked out big time.

[Mr Gogo]

I tried to figure out what went wrong so I went back to read your trip report. You said it was cold so maybe that contributed to your lack of options. Also you said you went to the cafe by the sidewalk, that was probably Sofia's. That was you post up spot instead of walking around looking like a tourist. Sofia's has live music and girls are always peeking in there. Next time sit there and just chill, the girls will give you the eye walking by or have a seat inside. It's usually a couple tours by the sidewalk that speak English who can hook you up also. Finally, next time use one of the girls you don't like to tap into her network. The key to Cuba is to be tapped into the local scene through Cubans. From new clubs to girls, you got to make connections there to fully enjoy Havana.

[Fun Luvr]

Can I get a quick crash course? Recently divorce and plan on heading to Cuba for pure mongering purposes. I love the GFE potential. But, I'm going solo, speak no Spanish and will be heading out early may. I'm so nervous I thought about just going to Tijuana where I'm at least guaranteed action. ...

Rebel Monger gave you an answer for each of your questions. I condensed most of the questions into my answer. First, you don't need the internet to use Google Translate if you type everything. You only need the internet for voice translation. I was in Havana in January for the first time as a monger. The only other time was on a cruise.

Prostitution is illegal in Cuba. Ladies can be harassed by the police if they are only walking down the street with a foreigner. I had heard that the police will not bother the foreigners. That was not the case for me. There was one section of la Rampa that two policemen followed me. All I was doing was walking around, drinking a bottle of water.

I was there five nights. I walked the Malacon four nights and I did not see any lady who appeared to be available. Most were with kids, or in a group of mostly men.

IMO, the women are not very attractive. Many are overweight. Many are black; nothing wrong with that, just not my preference. I found one small, slender lady, but I had to follow her for more than two blocks just to talk to her. You will have to exert effort to find action. There are no massage parlors, etc where you can go for guaranteed action.

There are so many other countries to visit where prostitution is legal, and you don't run the risk of getting into trouble with the US government for going there. In addition to the countries Rebel Monger mentioned, there is Costa Rica. Many people there speak some English.

If you do go to Cuba, you would save very little by getting Canadian money. The exchange rate you will get at AAA will not be very good. I have no idea if they charge a fee to exchange the Canadian money back to US dollars if you don't spend it all. If you plan to spend more than $1000 in Cuba, then it probably would be worthwhile to get Canadian dollars.

[RamoneAustin]

Is Sildenafilo something I can get it from any pharmacy? If not how do I get it through the normal channel?

I don't know if you know this or not but generic Viagra is available through your Urologist. FYI.

[EshuTheGreat8]

Cuban Viagra goes by the generic name "Sildenafilo". The "official" price is 10 CUP for a ten pack from official channels. The street price is about 1 CUC per tablet for 100 MG. I got some from the casa owner where I stayed last time. Talk down the price a bit if the seller only has 50 MG. However, with the quality of the last chica I had in Cuba, I didn't need it.

Is Sildenafilo something I can get it from any pharmacy? If not how do I get it through the normal channel?

[Invision6606]

Anybody have any contacts in Havana that can arrange vans, taxis and where to go? Thanks in advance.

[TxSnake]

Thanks everyone. One last question and request.

1) Is viagra or an alternative sold in Cuba and accessible? If not any tips on getting some non percriptives AR home?

2) if you have a contact over there that can hook me up please share. I will help them out for their service and you can get browning points. (Thanks Tank BTW).

Cuban Viagra goes by the generic name "Sildenafilo". The "official" price is 10 CUP for a ten pack from official channels. The street price is about 1 CUC per tablet for 100 MG. I got some from the casa owner where I stayed last time. Talk down the price a bit if the seller only has 50 MG. However, with the quality of the last chica I had in Cuba, I didn't need it.

[RamoneAustin]

Thanks everyone. One last question and request.

1) Is viagra or an alternative sold in Cuba and accessible? If not any tips on getting some non percriptives AR home?

2) if you have a contact over there that can hook me up please share. I will help them out for their service and you can get browning points. (Thanks Tank BTW).

Check this seller. I never had a problem with them.

http://jcmrx.es

[EshuTheGreat8]

Thanks everyone. One last question and request.

1) Is viagra or an alternative sold in Cuba and accessible? If not any tips on getting some non percriptives AR home?

2) if you have a contact over there that can hook me up please share. I will help them out for their service and you can get browning points. (Thanks Tank BTW).

[GrownMan1]

+++ Can I pick up chicas from the street? Or should I go to the clubs?, I want to meet Latina with pretty face not black chica. Can I?

Yes you can pick up chicas from the street, the clubs, or anywhere else you make a love connection. You shouldn't have a problem finding what you're for. But I really think you should have tried Sosua, DR for starters.

[GrownMan1]

I have read the reports, but I cannot see the exact price.

Someone says 20 30 cuc per one shot and another says 50 60 cuc per one shot and the other 50 cuc per one night.

Please help me to know exact price to negotiate.

+++ Can I pick up chicas from the street? Or should I go to the clubs?, I want to meet Latina with pretty face not black chica. Can I?

Take all those numbers add them and divide by five that should put you about where you need to be give or take $10.

[Invision6606]

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[Invision6606]

For those of you who may want help; especially if its your first time to Havana and you don't speak the language; I know a good contact in Havana who is available to help with booking Casas and arranging drivers, good cigars and entertainment suggestions. A group of friends of mine went to Havana and used my Contact to get a Casa, Driver and they partied every day! They were very pleased with the service. PM me and I will be happy to provide Contact info. BTW--its a former girlfriend of a good friend of mine and she also has a house where you can rent a room (or 2) for 25 cuc / night each. Only thing I ask is you report here on your trip.

How can I PM you Tank Not Mt?

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[Tank Not Mt]

For those of you who may want help; especially if its your first time to Havana and you don't speak the language; I know a good contact in Havana who is available to help with booking Casas and arranging drivers, good cigars and entertainment suggestions. A group of friends of mine went to Havana and used my Contact to get a Casa, Driver and they partied every day! They were very pleased with the service. PM me and I will be happy to provide Contact info. BTW--its a former girlfriend of a good friend of mine and she also has a house where you can rent a room (or 2) for 25 cuc / night each. Only thing I ask is you report here on your trip.