Santiago

[The Pooh]

POOH ,

Nice to read your reports . Btw where did you stay in Santiago ? (witch all incl)

John Jr

I was at Bucanero.

Nice place, nice staff and good food but dont go there if you are a beach person, beach is small and covered with rocks.

[John Jr]

POOH ,

Nice to read your reports . Btw where did you stay in Santiago ? (witch all incl)

John Jr

[The Pooh]

Well I’ve been back from Santiago for 2 day’s and just want to go back…

As I said in my previous posts I went for and all inclusive and promised to post my report when I come back so here we go…

1st thing, the hotel was a little over ½ hour car drive out of town so I only went in town once.

Driving in with a moped or rented vehicle would be for the experienced Cuban visitor only because it is far and plenty of unmarked roads, I was able to get a private taxi for 10$ each way.

I took the taxi into town one evening with intention of listening to good Cuban music having a few drinks and meet a nice lady. Well, when I walked around my hormones took over and I missed the music and drinks (what the hell there free at my hotel anyway!) after 2 minutes walking in the Cepedes park area a saw this sexy young lady checking me out, I approached her and asked if she was interested (witch she was) but then I asked her age and the answer was 16… Damn!

Took me all of 10 minutes to find another beauty, this one was 22 year old student but spoke no English or French at all, with my very limited Spanish, I had to ask for a little help to get everything in order.

I found I guy in a restaurant door that was very helpful. After buying him a beer and a pack of smokes he did a bit of translation for me and helped me find a casa particular for the night (I’m sure he got a cut of that also)

I probably overpaid a bit: 35$ for the girl and 25$ for the casa but my god what a nice petite body on this girl. She had asked for 40$ for the night, dealt her down to 30 and told her I would give her 35$ if I was happy; Call it performance insurance if you will.

Let me just say that after a 2 hour session, 6 condoms in the evening and a nice ½ hour wake up BJ I a paid the 35$ with a smile.

Had a second experience outside Santiago, this time just a 15 minute walk away from my hotel.

I was invited for a lobster meal for 10$ in a private home and found a nice lady there. After the meal, I treated myself. This one was far from the quality of the previous lady; she was about 30 years old with a decent body. Thank god I never leave without a condom.

I was offered a room for 10$ I gave the lady 20$ for about 2hours of fun in the sun…

In case you are interested the lobster wasn’t very good but I will live!

Once again, thanks for all the help

POOH

[Methos]

Methos,

Are you planning a trip to Santiago for the next couple of months? I would love to go there myself! spanish is not a prob.

Tavares

I'm most likely going with a gf this time. I'm hoping to get a bit of time on my own but I'll have to see how that works out when I'm there.

[Tavares]

Methos,

Are you planning a trip to Santiago for the next couple of months? I would love to go there myself! spanish is not a prob.

Tavares

[Methos]

I do have another questions, how much is it for a acceptably clean, private casa? Can you rent them for half a day? (I do have a place to sleep for free if shes not going to stay the night.

Also, any restaurant recomendations? I probably will need a break from the "Buffet" and/or won't want to waste the time to go back to the Hotel.

In my experience I pay $15 or $20 for a casa and I usually get breakfast included. The most important thing is finding a casa where you can bring girls without any problems. If you find the right place you can try to work out a deal with the owner. I doubt you will do much better, but you never know.

The two places I usually eat are the outdoor restaurant behind the Melia Hotel Santiago and the outdoor restaurant at the Las Americas Hotel. They are pretty close to one another. Both places have decent cheap food. I recommend you pay attention to the menu prices (especially at the Las Americas) as they will routinely bring you a bill with inflated amounts.

If you are looking for touristy things to do I have a couple of recommendations. Gran Piedra is a great trip. It's tough getting up there on a scooter but you can do it, just make sure you go on a really clear day. There are about 454 steps up to the top of the boulder but the views are worth it. Morro Castle and San Juan Hill are pretty interesting too.

I might be going in December but I'm not sure yet so I'm curious how things go. Please post a report when you get back. Anything else, just ask.

Methos

[The Pooh]

when are you leaving? post any other questions and i'll try to get back on here and answer. and please tell us about your experiences when you get back.

thanks for the info, i'm sure it will be usefull.

i will be leaving on the 8th, i hope noel diden't make to much damage. news talks a lot about haiti and the dominican republic, but not a peep about cuba

i did intend to rent a scooter and a casa when needed.

i do have another questions, how much is it for a acceptably clean, private casa? can you rent them for half a day? (i do have a place to sleep for free if shes not going to stay the night.

also, any restaurant recomendations? i probably will need a break from the "buffet" and/or won't want to waste the time to go back to the hotel.

[Methos]

No one willing to help?

I will now be leaving in a week.

Thanks

I can make a few suggestions. There are a lot of people, and a lot of police, in Parc Cespedes. If you make eye contact with someone you're interested in then walk down a side street. If she's interested she will follow but she probably wont talk to you there. I always avoid the pimps. It might take a bit of time but I'd rather meet a girl on my own. There are full time working girls there and they aren't what I'm looking for, I prefer regular girls. If you see a hot girl anywhere in Santiago just go up and talk to her. I don't speak much Spanish at all so I usually ask them if they speak English. If they smile and try to communicate then within a couple of minutes I'll ask if they want to come to my casa. It's that simple. I would NEVER pay more than 20, whether she stays with you for a couple of hours or all night. In my experience, a regular girl will not ask about money at all. If she doesn't say anything, I'll hand her money before she leaves and tell her I want to get her a present or something.

As far as your casa goes, be 100% sure you can bring chicas back. If not, find another one. You mention you are going to an all inclusive. Most of them are pretty far out of town. I always rent scooters and I pick up girls hitch-hiking on them. Cars are great, but too expensive for me. You could probably get a ride to town on the staff bus if you don't want to rent anything - just give the driver 2 or 3 pesos. The Bucanero has a shuttle but I haven't taken it so I'm not sure how reliable it is.

That cafe is at the hotel Casa Granda overlooking Parc Cespedes. Very nice place but not somewhere you meet locals as security wont let just anyone up there. You can bring a girl up there if she'll go. There's also a rooftop bar on that hotel with spectacular views.

When are you leaving? Post any other questions and I'll try to get back on here and answer......and please tell us about your experiences when you get back.

[The Pooh]

Going around is easy, in the center of town. If you need it, you can always get a cab, or a coco taxi.

Most of all:

Remember that Santiago has nothing to do with Varadero... Varadero is a ghetto for tourists, Santiago is a real cuban town, and in the most "afro-caribbean" part of the island.
Always respect cuban people, or they will not hesitate to try to scam you in any way.

Here is a pic of a singer I met in a café... noi chica, but it gives a good idea of the ambience...

Thanks again 1006,

I do respect the cuban people, althow I realy hope to meet up with a chica or two, i'm going to Santiago to get to meet Cuban's and get to know them better. Maybe you think Varadero it a ghetto for tourists but I made a lot of good cuban friends there.

I beleive they have a lot to show us.

Yes some will try to scam you but most wont.

With the level of poverty I find it incredible how happy they are and just how mutch they are simply good people

That cafe and that signer is just what the doctor orderd, I hope to find the place.

The only thing I'm realy worried about is my very minimal spanish, In varadero, most speak english or french and if they dident, someone close did and could translate. I might have to work harder in Santiago.

[Member #1006]

Thanks a lot Member 1006,

I appreciate it!

I hope to be able to report later.

By the way, is it easy to get around in Santiago?

In Varadero you could flag a tourist bus in 2 minutes that would bring you anywhere for 2 CUC's.

Going around is easy, in the center of town. If you need it, you can always get a cab, or a coco taxi.

Most of all:

Remember that Santiago has nothing to do with Varadero... Varadero is a ghetto for tourists, Santiago is a real cuban town, and in the most "afro-caribbean" part of the island.
Always respect cuban people, or they will not hesitate to try to scam you in any way.

Here is a pic of a singer I met in a café... noi chica, but it gives a good idea of the ambience...

[The Pooh]

Thanks a lot Member 1006,

I appreciate it!

I hope to be able to report later.

By the way, is it easy to get around in Santiago?

In Varadero you could flag a tourist bus in 2 minutes that would bring you anywhere for 2 CUC's.

[Member #1006]

No one willing to help?

I will now be leaving in a week.

Thanks

I spent a couple of days in Santiago in May this year, and the situation was not bad at all...
I personally found interesting chicas in Place Cespedes, in the center of town, and the alleys around. Just stroll around, srinking mojitos, and you'll see who's working and who's not....

La Casa de la Musica is just around the corner, there is a lot of movement.

Plenty of pimps (chulos), rely on them to find a chica if you prefere.

25 cuc per night should be a good bargain (via a pimp). I found a stunner, that I brought to my casa, since the owned allowed it. BBJ, FK, multiple sessions...

Have fun!

[The Pooh]

Hello fellow Cuba lovers,

I have been to Cuba 4 times, but always to Varadero and always with company.

In 2 weeks I will be going to Santiago alone, for a week.

I have booked a week in an all inclusive (same price as the flight alone) so I can always take a casa when needed.

Since I have never been alone and was in the worst place to find action, I could use a little help.

Do you have any suggestions as to good areas to meet none professionals, either daytime or night time?

Is it possible to get a girl in a hotel or should I forget about it completely?

What is a normal price in Santiago either for a few hours or for the night?

Are there any specific gifts that the girl like, or is cash the best?

Hope to have something good to report when I come back.

No one willing to help?

I will now be leaving in a week.

Thanks

[The Pooh]

Hello fellow Cuba lovers,

I have been to Cuba 4 times, but always to Varadero and always with company.

In 2 weeks I will be going to Santiago alone, for a week.

I have booked a week in an all inclusive (same price as the flight alone) so I can always take a casa when needed.

Since I have never been alone and was in the worst place to find action, I could use a little help.

Do you have any suggestions as to good areas to meet none professionals, either daytime or night time?

Is it possible to get a girl in a hotel or should I forget about it completely?

What is a normal price in Santiago either for a few hours or for the night?

Are there any specific gifts that the girl like, or is cash the best?

Hope to have something good to report when I come back.

[Cer113]

Yes my friend you are right. I didn't go to havana since I just went for 7 days and didn't know too much about Cuba and this stuff.

Do you guys think that Holguin would be good option to find girls.