Havana

[HSendatsu]

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.

Jinetera, contrary to the popular belief, does not mean that. It is a variation of the Canadian term jinette (Hope I wrote it well), which is how prostitutes were called in Canada when Cuba opened up to tourism.

[HarryDubois]

I had an apartment in a multi-unit building. The apartment owner was not on scene so I never had to register any guest.

Wow this sounds incredible. Perhaps the government has come to it's senses due to the present horrific situation. I've got so many facebook friends in Havana who are willing to spend a few days with me, 24/7, for $150 total. I'm tempted to forget about Barcelona. Thank you so much for all the amazing information.

[NeilGeorge]

BBFS wasn't the standard in Havana. I had an apartment in a multi-unit building. The apartment owner was not on scene so I never had to register any guest.

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.

[Mexidan]

And what about bringing girls into your apartment? Since you rented an entire apartment with your own entrance there were no problems, just bring in anyone you like, just like any normal country? Also what about BBFS?

BBFS wasn't the standard in Havana. I had an apartment in a multi-unit building. The apartment owner was not on scene so I never had to register any guest.

[EMode]

Hello All,

I have been to Havana back in 2012,2013 and in 2019. All 3 times I booked apartments that specifically said they were private and I would not be sharing the apartment with anyone (other than my travel buddies). Make sure you get a place like that and there should be no issues bringing back any locals to your aparwnt since there will be no one there to check.

If you're interested, I was actually able to find the apartments I rented on airbnb. The first link was where I stayed in 2012 and 2013 (on the Malecon). The 2nd link is in Old Havana. Never had any issues with guests at either location.

https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/25880278...R0UrnDL1GH7EaC

https://www.airbnb.ca/s/Havana--Cuba...ction_offset=2

[HarryDubois]

I never had any problems here with Cuban police when I was in the company of girls and had no problem riding with them to my place in a taxi.

And what about bringing girls into your apartment? Since you rented an entire apartment with your own entrance there were no problems, just bring in anyone you like, just like any normal country? Also what about BBFS?

I've already got reservations for Barcelona in November however if there are no headaches with the police, I think I'll do Havana in March.

[Robat]

Thank You very much. Great report. I've been a few times to Havana but last time before Covid so nice hearing from you as things often change.

Note. Everyone wants dollars. Everyone will quote in dollars. You will get offers from everyone to change your dollars. I get what people want. However, NEVER pay in dollars. You lose the value of the exchange rate and end up overpaying significantly when you pay in dollars. ALWAYS negotiate and pay in the local currency. Do not get freelancers used to payment in dollars! In the end, I was always fair, gave girls gifts in addition to pesos, and all the girls I spent time with continue to blow up my phone.

Common contact methods: WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook Messenger.

Facebook contact before my arrival to Cuba. Be prepared for every girl to ask you for "recargas / reloads" to their cell. Every girl asked, and I never did as I looked at it as a RFM. Some girls didn't like it. Others accepted it and still met me during my trip. Some talked to me plenty when I was in the USA but never responded to my messages once I arrived to Havana.

My view of the scene. I had a lot of fun with the freelancer scene here. It was easy to talk to talk to girls here. Everyone was approachable. I saw girls that were with other guys and still giving me the eye or that special smile. I felt comfortable talking to waitresses, freelancers, people hanging with friends on the Malecon, etc. I never felt that anyone was "unavailable. " The going rate that I paid 3000 p-5000 p plus taxi. The service standard for all the girls I saw was BBBJ and CFS. Also, I never had any problems here with Cuban police when I was in the company of girls and had no problem riding with them to my place in a taxi.

Bars / Discos. I had an amazing time at the clubs here in Havana. I noted the club's Instagram pages (unless otherwise listed).

1era y 70: http://www.facebook.com/paseomaritimo1ray70/. By far my favorite place to visit. This is a group of outdoor clubs along the beach in Miramar. Each place had different music and vibes. When you wanted a change of scenery, just walk to the next club. There were maybe 10 clubs or so, maybe more. This place is also popular for families; it opens at noon and the bars all had restaurants plus a park area for k*DS to play games. You have freelancers at the bars, you have freelancers walking between bars or hanging out on the beach.

SangriLa: sangrilacuba. This was my favorite club in Havana. One of the biggest reasons is that it has a nice set up inside and isn't so damn packed like other clubs. You can actually move around here. There are groups of girls here, and I was making out with a beautiful (drunk) blonde girl most of my first night here, then later headed home with her friend at the end of the night (oops).

LM Bar: lmbarcuba. Above and beyond, the most popular bar here. Cover charge changes based on the day, but you get 4 drink tickets with the payment. However, there is no "capacity limits" here and this bar gets insanely packed. Its best to get a reservation for the upstairs where it is more controlled. Tables on the main level experience the capacity issue and there is little space to even raised your drink to your mouth when it gets to that level of busy. Music is very loud here, so don't plan on talking all that much. There are plenty of freelancers here. Girls here usually ask $100 USD here, though it is better to get their number and call them later. I did this and paid 4000 p for girls to come to me in the daytime instead of dealing with their drunken / tired selves in the wee hours.

Mio why Tuyo: mioytuyohabana. Another cool bar. Smaller than LM Bar but no where near as packed. It tends to get busier later as people move here from LM Bar. Cover charge gets you one drink ticket. Plenty of freelancers.

Salt Zucar: saltzucar_bar. Cool bar similar to Mio why Tuyo.

El Encuentro: barencuentrohavana. A Neighborhood rooftop bar (on the second level). It gets busier after 2 am. They also offer beer towers for those that like them. When I was there at 12 am, people were paired up but was told freelancers show up in droves as the night progresses. I heard there is a club on the first level but saw no evidence of that, though I was there on a Sunday so maybe it that had an effect.

Skyline Bar: skyline_restaurante. This was a cool bar to visit and get a beautiful view of the Malecon from above. It is on the 35th floor. Great music, DJ inside. Everyone here was paired up. Here it's BYOB (Bring your own Bitc*es). Many of the people drinking here are workers from the US Embassy which is located across the street. The vibe here was a little more foreigner than local.

Salon Rojo del Capri: https://www.facebook.com/SalonRojodelCapri/. I ran out of time and never made it to Salon Rojo. It's still on my list to visit during my next trip.

La Escencia: la__esencia. Same as above. Maybe next trip?

[Mondo707]

Note. Everyone wants dollars. Everyone will quote in dollars. You will get offers from everyone to change your dollars. I get what people want. However, NEVER pay in dollars. You lose the value of the exchange rate and end up overpaying significantly when you pay in dollars. ALWAYS negotiate and pay in the local currency. Do not get freelancers used to payment in dollars! In the end, I was always fair, gave girls gifts in addition to pesos, and all the girls I spent time with continue to blow up my phone.

Common contact methods: WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook Messenger.

Facebook contact before my arrival to Cuba. Be prepared for every girl to ask you for "recargas / reloads" to their cell. Every girl asked, and I never did as I looked at it as a RFM. Some girls didn't like it. Others accepted it and still met me during my trip. Some talked to me plenty when I was in the USA but never responded to my messages once I arrived to Havana.

My view of the scene. I had a lot of fun with the freelancer scene here. It was easy to talk to talk to girls here. Everyone was approachable. I saw girls that were with other guys and still giving me the eye or that special smile. I felt comfortable talking to waitresses, freelancers, people hanging with friends on the Malecon, etc. I never felt that anyone was "unavailable. " The going rate that I paid 3000 p-5000 p plus taxi. The service standard for all the girls I saw was BBBJ and CFS. Also, I never had any problems here with Cuban police when I was in the company of girls and had no problem riding with them to my place in a taxi.

Bars / Discos. I had an amazing time at the clubs here in Havana. I noted the club's Instagram pages (unless otherwise listed).

1era y 70: http://www.facebook.com/paseomaritimo1ray70/. By far my favorite place to visit. This is a group of outdoor clubs along the beach in Miramar. Each place had different music and vibes. When you wanted a change of scenery, just walk to the next club. There were maybe 10 clubs or so, maybe more. This place is also popular for families; it opens at noon and the bars all had restaurants plus a park area for k*DS to play games. You have freelancers at the bars, you have freelancers walking between bars or hanging out on the beach.

SangriLa: sangrilacuba. This was my favorite club in Havana. One of the biggest reasons is that it has a nice set up inside and isn't so damn packed like other clubs. You can actually move around here. There are groups of girls here, and I was making out with a beautiful (drunk) blonde girl most of my first night here, then later headed home with her friend at the end of the night (oops).

LM Bar: lmbarcuba. Above and beyond, the most popular bar here. Cover charge changes based on the day, but you get 4 drink tickets with the payment. However, there is no "capacity limits" here and this bar gets insanely packed. Its best to get a reservation for the upstairs where it is more controlled. Tables on the main level experience the capacity issue and there is little space to even raised your drink to your mouth when it gets to that level of busy. Music is very loud here, so don't plan on talking all that much. There are plenty of freelancers here. Girls here usually ask $100 USD here, though it is better to get their number and call them later. I did this and paid 4000 p for girls to come to me in the daytime instead of dealing with their drunken / tired selves in the wee hours.

Mio why Tuyo: mioytuyohabana. Another cool bar. Smaller than LM Bar but no where near as packed. It tends to get busier later as people move here from LM Bar. Cover charge gets you one drink ticket. Plenty of freelancers.

Salt Zucar: saltzucar_bar. Cool bar similar to Mio why Tuyo.

El Encuentro: barencuentrohavana. A Neighborhood rooftop bar (on the second level). It gets busier after 2 am. They also offer beer towers for those that like them. When I was there at 12 am, people were paired up but was told freelancers show up in droves as the night progresses. I heard there is a club on the first level but saw no evidence of that, though I was there on a Sunday so maybe it that had an effect.

Skyline Bar: skyline_restaurante. This was a cool bar to visit and get a beautiful view of the Malecon from above. It is on the 35th floor. Great music, DJ inside. Everyone here was paired up. Here it's BYOB (Bring your own Bitc*es). Many of the people drinking here are workers from the US Embassy which is located across the street. The vibe here was a little more foreigner than local.

Salon Rojo del Capri: https://www.facebook.com/SalonRojodelCapri/. I ran out of time and never made it to Salon Rojo. It's still on my list to visit during my next trip.

La Escencia: la__esencia. Same as above. Maybe next trip?

Hey Mexidan,

Man, excellent reports (both) very thorough with lots of info.

Thanks for posting.

Mondo.

[Mexidan]

Note. Everyone wants dollars. Everyone will quote in dollars. You will get offers from everyone to change your dollars. I get what people want. However, NEVER pay in dollars. You lose the value of the exchange rate and end up overpaying significantly when you pay in dollars. ALWAYS negotiate and pay in the local currency. Do not get freelancers used to payment in dollars! In the end, I was always fair, gave girls gifts in addition to pesos, and all the girls I spent time with continue to blow up my phone.

Common contact methods: WhatsApp, SMS, Facebook Messenger.

Facebook contact before my arrival to Cuba. Be prepared for every girl to ask you for "recargas / reloads" to their cell. Every girl asked, and I never did as I looked at it as a RFM. Some girls didn't like it. Others accepted it and still met me during my trip. Some talked to me plenty when I was in the USA but never responded to my messages once I arrived to Havana.

My view of the scene. I had a lot of fun with the freelancer scene here. It was easy to talk to talk to girls here. Everyone was approachable. I saw girls that were with other guys and still giving me the eye or that special smile. I felt comfortable talking to waitresses, freelancers, people hanging with friends on the Malecon, etc. I never felt that anyone was "unavailable. " The going rate that I paid 3000 p-5000 p plus taxi. The service standard for all the girls I saw was BBBJ and CFS. Also, I never had any problems here with Cuban police when I was in the company of girls and had no problem riding with them to my place in a taxi.

Bars / Discos. I had an amazing time at the clubs here in Havana. I noted the club's Instagram pages (unless otherwise listed).

1era y 70: http://www.facebook.com/paseomaritimo1ray70/. By far my favorite place to visit. This is a group of outdoor clubs along the beach in Miramar. Each place had different music and vibes. When you wanted a change of scenery, just walk to the next club. There were maybe 10 clubs or so, maybe more. This place is also popular for families; it opens at noon and the bars all had restaurants plus a park area for k*DS to play games. You have freelancers at the bars, you have freelancers walking between bars or hanging out on the beach.

SangriLa: sangrilacuba. This was my favorite club in Havana. One of the biggest reasons is that it has a nice set up inside and isn't so damn packed like other clubs. You can actually move around here. There are groups of girls here, and I was making out with a beautiful (drunk) blonde girl most of my first night here, then later headed home with her friend at the end of the night (oops).

LM Bar: lmbarcuba. Above and beyond, the most popular bar here. Cover charge changes based on the day, but you get 4 drink tickets with the payment. However, there is no "capacity limits" here and this bar gets insanely packed. Its best to get a reservation for the upstairs where it is more controlled. Tables on the main level experience the capacity issue and there is little space to even raised your drink to your mouth when it gets to that level of busy. Music is very loud here, so don't plan on talking all that much. There are plenty of freelancers here. Girls here usually ask $100 USD here, though it is better to get their number and call them later. I did this and paid 4000 p for girls to come to me in the daytime instead of dealing with their drunken / tired selves in the wee hours.

Mio why Tuyo: mioytuyohabana. Another cool bar. Smaller than LM Bar but no where near as packed. It tends to get busier later as people move here from LM Bar. Cover charge gets you one drink ticket. Plenty of freelancers.

Salt Zucar: saltzucar_bar. Cool bar similar to Mio why Tuyo.

El Encuentro: barencuentrohavana. A Neighborhood rooftop bar (on the second level). It gets busier after 2 am. They also offer beer towers for those that like them. When I was there at 12 am, people were paired up but was told freelancers show up in droves as the night progresses. I heard there is a club on the first level but saw no evidence of that, though I was there on a Sunday so maybe it that had an effect.

Skyline Bar: skyline_restaurante. This was a cool bar to visit and get a beautiful view of the Malecon from above. It is on the 35th floor. Great music, DJ inside. Everyone here was paired up. Here it's BYOB (Bring your own Bitc*es). Many of the people drinking here are workers from the US Embassy which is located across the street. The vibe here was a little more foreigner than local.

Salon Rojo del Capri: https://www.facebook.com/SalonRojodelCapri/. I ran out of time and never made it to Salon Rojo. It's still on my list to visit during my next trip.

La Escencia: la__esencia. Same as above. Maybe next trip?

[Mexidan]

Being ready to take another international trip and looking for a new adventure locale, I started researching new places to travel I found a great deal from ORD-HAV for $350 RT on AA with a short layover in Miami. I was so excited to get to Cuba that I stayed at the airport overnight to catch the first flight out. I took the first available flight on standby during both legs, getting me into Havana 6 hours earlier than scheduled. The flight from ORD-MIA was packed. However, taking a Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) for the short flight from MIA-HAV was virtually empty. The flight was very short so no beverage service. At the airline gate in Miami, I used my CC to pay the $100 fee for the Pink Tourist Card to Cuba. This was the last time for this trip that I would be able to use my American CC.

After two smooth flights, I landed in Havana Airport Terminal 3. The airport seemed very basic but functional. First was the health screening. I handed to the screener the pre-completed internet form with QR code (https://www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio) and was allowed to proceed. Then, I presented my Mexico passport to Immigration and was stamped in with no problems. Next, everyone has to put all their luggage, belts, shoes, etc. , on the screening belt to pass through security. The lines get long and move slowly here. However, here in this part of the airport there is free WIFI (30 minutes) available. I used this time to let my apartment owner know that I arrived to Havana early and would be arriving at the apartment soon. After the security screening, a spot check is done for some passengers at Customs before finally hitting the airport exit.

After walking outside of the airport, I saw the line for money exchange. USD traded for 110 Cuban Pesos /$1 USD. Knowing that I would get a better exchange rate in the city, I changed a $50 USD bill so that I could get myself to my apartment. Next, I walked across the street and through to the 3rd hut where the ETESCA cell service office is located. For 1000 p, I got a permanent Cubacel SIM card good for 330 days. It included 3 G data, phone and text. I also got 300 p worth of credit to use. I hand over my passport to the agent and she takes care of everything. Then, I negotiate with a taxi driver a ride for 2500 p to take me to my apartment from the airport. While there is a bus service that goes from the airport to Vedado and I may try it next time, at this point during my first ever visit to Cuba I just wanted to get to my apartment.

Accommodations. My Airbnb apartment was on the 4th floor (no elevator) but the view of the water from the balcony was gorgeous, and at $17/ nt. I was very happy. I stayed in Miramar near Centro La Puntilla and across the street from the formerly famous Disco "El Yoni"(here in Cuba, it is important to have a landmark to communicate with taxis). It is right on the edge of the Vedado / Miramar tunnel and a short distance from Embassy Row. It was far enough away from the tourist section in Vedado so that I could live among, and communicate with, local people. My area was very walkable, which I love! However, for 500 p ($4), I could get anywhere in the city. My host was easily reachable and provided me so much help with info. She had a contact for everything when I asked. My place does not have WIFI but I had plenty of data to use with my SIM Card. My Aircon worked great as the temperature was about 90 F most days. This area is a mixture of well kept homes amongst some aged Soviet-era apartment buildings (my Airbnb was one of those apartments).

Getting around town. There are plenty of yellow taxis. None have taxi-meters. Always negotiate before entering the cab. Always negotiate because they will rarely give you a good price as the first offer. You should have an idea of what you think is a good rate. Also, you can stand on the side of the road with your arm raised to signal a taxi, and in this manner you summon regular car taxis (non marked) to get you around. Same thing, negotiate before entering. Finally, there is no Uber in Cuba, but they have an Uber-like app called La Nave. They quote you a price for the ride and you pay in cash afterward. If you have an iPhone, you must download the app from the USA but you cannot set it up until you are in Havana. The app also requires a Cuba cell phone number to register. There are also WhatsApp Taxi chat groups that require a local number but helps summon transport to your location; I frequently used these late at night. Also too, it is important to be fair in fare negotiations with taxi driver because petrol cost is very high right now due to availability.

Havana Hardships (indirectly sanction-related). First things first, this is Cuba. WIFI is extremely uncommon here, though most have some level of connection through cell coverage, or for locals, at local parks. At local parks, locals can connect through their pre-registered account (which includes their Cuban Identity Number.) Second, for iPhone users, the app store is unavailable online in Cuba (absent a VPN connection) so you cannot download any apps to your phone while you are in Cuba. Next, electricity blackouts currently happen on a rolling basis throughout the metropolitan area. Cuban electrical grid gets its energy through petroleum. A recent oil depot fire devastated the country as it killed approximately 40 young firemen performing their 2-year national service and resulted in these rolling blackouts (https://apnews.com/article/cuba-fires-c . 60635168 b4). The blackouts occur in different neighborhoods at different times and can last for up to 4 hours in Havana.

Havana Hardships (sanctions-related). Due to US sanctions, life is made more difficult here than elsewhere in Latin America and that affects Locals and US Tourists alike. First, your US credit / debit cards are not accepted anywhere (unless the business uses a VPN for the charge which is hard-to-find). Foreign credit / debit cards are used in many places, so the infrastructure for these transactions do exist (Note to self: open Mexico debit bank account using my dual nationality). In line with this, there are many official shops that only take foreign CC or Cuban debit card (None of these stores accept cash: No USD / Euro / Cuban Peso). These shops sell items that are hard to find, things such as bottled water, liquor, etc. , and without having one of these payment cards, you cannot make a purchase there. Also, all items sold in these official stores are priced in Euros. As a result, it is more difficult and expensive for a US traveler to buy things from these shops (here, having a local friend with the Cuban debit card helps A LOT! That said, a lot of the things I bought for my apartment (Pepsi, Beer, Snacks, etc.) were bought in little neighborhood stores that accepted cash.

Restaurants. When visiting restaurants, its common not to have a menu, and if they do have a menu you still must ask what is available for that day because shortages mean they don't have many of the items available on the menu (for example, if there is no chicken available that day, all the chicken items may be unavailable). TIP: Don't order steak here in Cuba. Its a relatively new item in Cuba and they will most likely have little quality beef available and, where available, they don't have the knowledge to marinade it or they will overcook it. That said, my favorite restaurant was Jota Jota (JJ). Located at Calle 0 entre 3 era why 3 era A in Miramar neighborhood, the food there was great and the staff were beyond helpful! The chef actually classically trained as a chef. He also was the guy who often ordered my La Nave rides The owner is a great guy. He was also my primary contact for money exchange (he gave me 130 p /$1 USD when most street changers were offering $120 p /$1 USD). The wait staff girls were beyond awesome! Two of these girls there were my first two lays in Cuba. They also showed me many bars / clubs that I didn't previously know about. At times, we partied together until 5 am! As for other restaurants, there were plenty but JJ was the most memorable for me.

Drinks. Plenty of Havana Rum and local liquors available but it is very hard to find Cristal Beer (Cuban beer brand) anywhere. If you are a beer person like me, you will be drinking mostly-unknown imported beer brands from Europe or China. Corona Beer, and to a lesser extent Modelo Beer, is also sold here, though I try not to drink those during my travels because I drink those so often in the USA. That said, I loved Cristal Beer and look forward to drinking it again!

Beach. I went to Mar Azul in Playa del Este in front of Hotel Tropicoco. The water is so beautifully blue and warm. I went on a Sunday, the one day of the week when it happens to be packed with families. This beach was PACKED! It was great seeing all these families having fun. At the same time, plenty of working girls on the beach and it usually just takes you striking up a conversation to get numbers. Jineteros (middle men) will also help with this as they expect a tip from both you and the girl, but if you have confidence in talking to women yourself, you don't really need them. For food at the beach, I had warm-water lobster which melted in your mouth! I brought Pepsi, Water, and Beers with me to the beach and bought some drinks after these ran out.

Tourist places I visited. I did a lot of walking through historic Habana Vieja. I tried to visit Museo de la Revolucion, but the interior is closed as it is currently being restored and is expected to reopen June 2023. The neighborhood had so much old architecture that I couldn't seem to stop snapping photos of everything. During my trip, I did take 1000 pictures and videos. I stopped at both Ernest Hemingway spots to have the mandatory drink of the bar: La Bodeguita Del Medio (Mojitos, payable in Cuban Peso) and La Floridita (Daquiris, Foreign Cash / CC only). I also did Havana Club Rum Tour (https://havana-club.com/en/museum/). Booking was done via Facebook messenger (https://www.facebook.com/HCRumMuseum). I did the upgraded tour for 500 p (regular is 350 p) which got me samples of some of the higher end Rum. Another important note: For the organized tours, such as cigar tours or bus tours around town, are only bookable through the hotel tourist desks and they only accept foreign CC (no cash or US CC). The only organized tour that I was able to book and pay myself was the Havana Rum Museum Tour. This is another reason why I need to open my Mexican bank account! Another tourist thing to do is to ride in one of the old 1950's American cars (convertible) around the Malecon. This is something that I did not do but will do once during my next visit.

Safety. I never had any issues. I never saw any issues. At night, I walked alone with no problems. I saw women walking alone without being harassed. During my trip, I saw no beggars and no homeless people. I always felt safe. I heard some stories about low level crime, but I never witnessed anything and was told that even low level crime is rare.

Things to bring from home. On top of the usual travel items I usually take everywhere, here are some things I took with me that helped a lot this trip:

1. Gatorade Bottle, Gatorade Powder, Funnel.

2. Power bank.

3. (2) Old iPhones (iPhone 6 and iPhone SE) and (2) apple watches (Series 1). Very popular gifts that are too old for use in the modern USA. I also gave away several wired earbuds that I never use anymore.

4. Unused essentials. Deodorants, soaps, toothpaste, toothbrushes, perfumes, colognes etc. , that have sat in my closet forever. I even gave away my aspirin and allergy pills.

5. Mosquito Repellant. Dengue Fever is quite common in Cuba. I met several people that were recently very sick with this mosquito-borne illness. Every visitor to my room wanted my bottles of OFF that I brought with me. I gave away my remaining stock on my last day.

6. Next time, I need to take my Camelbak for all the walking I did around town!

7. Electricity is 110 v (American style) so no need for me to bring power converters.

Exit. Prearranged taxi pickup for 2500 p at 7 am. Arrived to the airport in 40 minutes from my apartment. Due to Trump (US) embargo, now Cuban Cigars and Rum of ANY quantity are illegal to bring back with you. Is it possible: yes if you do not declare them. For me, I don't want to risk losing my Global Entry status for some souvenirs so no stop for me at Duty Free. I checked in and cleared immigration with no issues. I walked directly to my gate. One note for HAV airport exit: Bring a snack with you. All shops and restaurants here only accept foreign CC, no cash. There is free WIFI at the airport gate to pass the time until we fly out. Flew into Miami, signed in via the Global Entry Kiosk. The CBP agent asked if I had anything to declare. I said no and he waived me through. From there I connected home.

In my next post, I'll write about my experiences at bars, ladies, prices, etc.

[HarryDubois]

Ask the host. Only way you will know. They can get in trouble if they do not check the ID of gals.

Right so that's the problem. Prior to arriving and meeting him in person, I don't think that anyone will be willing to put it in writing in a text message that they will allow it. I was just hoping that perhaps in the present dire situation, the police have other things to worry about and in general no one is concerned about this silly issue.

[Zeos1]

I plan on renting an Airbnb in Havana the entire apartment with a private entrance. Are there any problems regarding bringing girls in? Or are there so few tourists that the police aren't playing their usual cat and mouse game trying to keep girls away from tourists?

Ask the host. Only way you will know. They can get in trouble if they do not check the ID of gals.

[Chotu]

Flew in to Havana from NYC / Miami. Had no problem with uncomfortable questions. You check the box on line when you buy the ticket. When you check your bag, the lady at the ticket counter asks you again which category you are flying under. After that, no one gives a sh** why you are traveling. No one asked, either leaving or returning. Wondering why they even bother to make you go through the charade.

Good report. Full of information. Thanks.

[HarryDubois]

Sort of, mate. It's great to fuck in a boiling ht apartment,.

I plan on renting an Airbnb in Havana the entire apartment with a private entrance. Are there any problems regarding bringing girls in? Or are there so few tourists that the police aren't playing their usual cat and mouse game trying to keep girls away from tourists?

[HarryDubois]

I,
Facebook might work, but don't know where to start.

Any input?.

You can start with these. I have not yet gone to Cuba so I haven't yet met these women however the profiles look realistic, they are in Havana and active recently.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073769800189

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076340907773

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074206680050

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075075859744

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057677131848

https://www.facebook.com/malena.rodigez