Havana

[RainmanSahut]

Hello!

Just returned yesterday from 10 day trip Cuba.

USD is King. Most people ask for dollars. 100 cuc to 1 usd was street rate. Most would not take Euros or Canadian. I had both.

Make sure you get a sim card. WIFI / internet almost non existent. Cell service worst country I ever visited.

Be ready for gas shortages and food shortage. Not much meat. Lots of rice, beans and bananas. You cannot hardly buy bottled water, if you see it, stock up.

Many taxis will exchange money for you.

Met my girls on Tinder.

Nice, pretty and sweet.

Airbnb best place for getting apartment / room.

Had ocean view, balcony. 13th floor, beautiful view $35/ night. No problem girls. Plus can pay on credit card usd.

Will give better report later.

Watch out for scammers, girls / guys.

Remember, must take enough cash for trip if US credit card etc.

Happy Hunting!

Rainman.

Hi mate any news from Havana?

How was your trip?

[YumiYum]

Thank you for the resource here. I am going to Cuba this week but am not sure how to figure out the 4 missing digits from your post. I know they are mobile numbers.

I don't think I will have much free time this trip, but hope to have an afternoon to enjoy with someone. Last time I was in Cuba was 2016 and it was easy to find someone on the Malecon. No idea what it will be like this time.

What I am seeing though is that the CUP is now at about 103 to the dollar and MLC carda are 114. Here is a link for other to track the going rates:

https://eltoque.com/tasas-de-cambio-...da-en-cuba-hoy

Also, laat time I was there, it was easy to find money exchangers in Parque Fe del Valle. Will report back if that is still true. Sounds like just sticking with Dollars or Euros will be best for the most part.

Hi mate any news from Havana?

How was your trip?

[CubanFun2]

These are phone numbers of people in Havana. (I don't know why the first one has a Russian country code.).

+7 (910) xxxx2-89.

+53 5xxxx139.

+53 5xxxx587.

+53 5xxxx788.

+53 5xxxx937.

You can send them a WhatsApp message. They will send you photos of girls and discuss prices. All were happy to provide a girl for two weeks, 24/7, for 1,000 euros. All girls are willing to register with the casa particular owner..

Thank you for the resource here. I am going to Cuba this week but am not sure how to figure out the 4 missing digits from your post. I know they are mobile numbers.

I don't think I will have much free time this trip, but hope to have an afternoon to enjoy with someone. Last time I was in Cuba was 2016 and it was easy to find someone on the Malecon. No idea what it will be like this time.

What I am seeing though is that the CUP is now at about 103 to the dollar and MLC carda are 114. Here is a link for other to track the going rates:

https://eltoque.com/tasas-de-cambio-...da-en-cuba-hoy

Also, laat time I was there, it was easy to find money exchangers in Parque Fe del Valle. Will report back if that is still true. Sounds like just sticking with Dollars or Euros will be best for the most part.

[MjTravelLove]

What are the best bars, restaurants, clubs, streets to track down some girls in Havana. I have been there a thousand times, but not since before the pandemic, so I don't even know what's still open and what's happening.

[Sorento]

You can try +53 5xxxx3 62.

The name is Rosa and, when I was there 3 years ago she told me to be wary of bringing girls to the room because they could steal from me.

House is in Vedado, near the University.

Yes, that is always a risk. You just need to keep an eye on the girls, and who cares if they get offended. They are not novias so should not be trusted.

[HSendatsu]

Is anyone willing to share (privately) one or two recommendations for a casa particular on airbnb? See $50-$80 per night, private entrance, understanding host? I'm weeding through the thousands of entries on airbnb but always end up down a rabbit hole with some of the wording and some of the responses of the hosts don't really clarify matters such as to being able to come and go without any interaction or registration. I like my privacy.

You can try +53 5xxxx3 62.

The name is Rosa and, when I was there 3 years ago she told me to be wary of bringing girls to the room because they could steal from me.

House is in Vedado, near the University.

[MjTravelLove]

Gentlemen, can anybody in Havana give me an update about the best places to go on the prowl?

I used to visit the city very often, but now have not been there since before March, 2020.

What are the best bars, restaurants, clubs, streets, areas, etc. these days to track down some ladies -- working girls mainly (other otherwise)? I don't even know what's still open after the long shutdown there.

Thank you in advance for your responses!

MjT.

[HarryDubois]

These are phone numbers of people in Havana. (I don't know why the first one has a Russian country code.).

+7 (910) xxxx2-89.

+53 5xxxx139.

+53 5xxxx587.

+53 5xxxx788.

+53 5xxxx937.

You can send them a WhatsApp message. They will send you photos of girls and discuss prices. All were happy to provide a girl for two weeks, 24/7, for 1,000 euros. All girls are willing to register with the casa particular owner.

I haven't yet been to Havana to actually try this, however if anyone does try them, please let us know. They sounded legitimate to me.

[FlagRunner77]

I corresponded with this Airbnb owner.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39860905

He seemed very nice and very understanding about having female visitors however I don't believe that anyone will put in writing that they will allow unregistered visitors. That's apparently a fairly serious crime.

Thanks, I appreciate that! Good price too.

[HarryDubois]

Is anyone willing to share (privately) one or two recommendations for a casa particular on airbnb? See $50-$80 per night, private entrance, understanding host?

I corresponded with this Airbnb owner.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/39860905

He seemed very nice and very understanding about having female visitors however I don't believe that anyone will put in writing that they will allow unregistered visitors. That's apparently a fairly serious crime.

[FlagRunner77]

Is anyone willing to share (privately) one or two recommendations for a casa particular on airbnb? See $50-$80 per night, private entrance, understanding host? I'm weeding through the thousands of entries on airbnb but always end up down a rabbit hole with some of the wording and some of the responses of the hosts don't really clarify matters such as to being able to come and go without any interaction or registration. I like my privacy.

[RainmanSahut]

Hello friends,

I am going to take the dive and try my luck in Havana.

I plan to travel the last week of March.

Any and All advice is appreciated. Anyone have a tour guide they recommend?

I've already met several good prospects online via Tinder.

I need advice on Best location to try and stay in Havana for reasonable price and fun?

Please advise any hotels or apartments etc to rent per your recommendation?

Thanks in advance for any help or advice in these regards.

Salute!

Rainman.

[FlagRunner77]

So this is my hail mary. I'm not making a joke of that.

I REALLY want to travel to Havana in May. I'm visiting the Southwest then, which makes a trip to Havana significantly less expensive than normal. Normally, I'd be happy for a 5 day trip to be purely about 'supporting the Cuban people', salsa / son classses in particular. But COVID has resulted in a distinct lack of intimacy and, frankly, if I have the choice of a non-P4 P trip versus a P4 P trip, I have to choose the latter.

I've RTFF for 100 pages and, as in inexperienced visitor, I don't see any likelihood of meeting someone for comfort.

Can anyone speak to the current availalbiliy of finding female company in Havana? (by PM if necesary). To be clear, I really want to visit Havana, but I also want to meet one or two locals to enhance my time in Cuba. I don't generally do clubs, nor am I particularly attracted to club ladies.

Thanks.

[FreeBird2022]

I found her in a club called up and down in Vedado on calle 5. I can give you a contact number if needed.

Hey pal, 4 of us are heading to Havana next week. Do you still have that contact info for her?

[FlagRunner77]

Thanks for the advice recently about my potential upcoming trip.

I've decided against it for the time being. Partly because of the current unknowns in terms of clubs, ladies. But mainly because my spanish isn't where I'd want it to be to speak to (non-working) women. It was a tough decision because I love Cuba and would be happy going for a week for the music / dance alone. But with my own carnal drought during COVID, I've decided to prioritize that and go for the 'sure thing' of Medellin, with the compensation of still partaking in some cuban salsa / son one-on-one lessons when I am there.

But I hope that in the near future that my Spanish fluency will be much improved and that there will be an improvement in general conditions and reports. I will continue to read this thread with particular interest.

Thanks again.