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[RamoneAustin]

I am curious about making my first trip out to Cuba. I am going to be honest I'm interested in mongering but I like to enjoy the country also. What is the process on finding chicas? Where is the best hotels for a first timer to stay and what types of prices should I expect from chicas?

I'm apologize if I sound like a prick buts called "research". I definitely do recommend getting a "casa particular" over a hotel. Try Cuba Junky or AirBnb. Peace out.

[Swagfulg]

I am curious about making my first trip out to Cuba. I am going to be honest I'm interested in mongering but I like to enjoy the country also. What is the process on finding chicas? Where is the best hotels for a first timer to stay and what types of prices should I expect from chicas?

[CakeJake]

I was in Cuna this summer and although pornography is prohibited in the country, its mindset is a lot more open. Especially if you are a foreigner man traveling alone, it is usual for young women to strike up a conversation with you in the street.

[ErnestCulpX]

Hello, my friends and I are thinking about going to Cuba in November. We are wondering if the main mongering cities got affected by the Hurricane that might impact our trip. Such as the bars, nightclubs, and other spots not affected (are they all open), are the restaurants and houses for rent still okay with power, adequate plumbing, etc. ? Will the chica scene be quieter? I am assuming not much will change, but the news does not get into a lot of specifics about the Hurricane there.
The CNN reports I saw online showed people in parts of Havana and Camaguey for example wading in waist high water in the cities. I find it hard to believe all is back to normal.
I knew when Jakarta was hit by severe rainstorms traffic was horrendous, and in the Philippines a monsoon on its way caused us to leave creating havoc to the city. Please advise if anyone, especially with boots on the ground or a friend on the ground can report if all is okay. Thanks.

Hi,

You have to be careful with this issue, there are bars and brothels made of the same materials as the rest of buildings so perhaps they are damaged now due to the hurricane. Even so, new possibilities always come up and I think by November there won't be any problem, they have probably found other places to offer their services. But, you are right, it's a good question, particularly after everything that has happened.

[Ty Down]

http://marimundo.com/critical-items-...ate-to-cubans/

Good list for either humanitarian donations or chica regalos / payments.

Good stuff Dccpa. I see they're giving a helping hand to the people of Caibarien and Havana.

Check out this video from Caibarien, I may have to go down to Caibarien and see if I can't lend a helping hand here in a couple months.

https://www.facebook.com/OnCuba/vide...5597470202865/

[Dccpa]

http://marimundo.com/critical-items-...ate-to-cubans/

Good list for either humanitarian donations or chica regalos / payments.

[Ty Down]

Hey,

Just got word that the tunnel that leads to Habana del Este / Guanabo still is flooded. I was told it's being worked on "feverishly" to drain all the water out.

As some of you know it's still possible to get to that part of town from la Habana or vice versa, but one has to go all the way around Habana bay which takes a long time.

I'm guessing it'll be clear in a day or two, once I find out it's clear I'll post.

Mondo.

Hola, como esta.

Do not go through the tunnel Mondo.

I ran into some real commie motherfuckers on the other end of that tunnel. I rented the Casablanca https://www.havanacasablanca.com/.

It's right next to Che Guevara former dwelling place.

There is a 5 Star prison right at the end of the tunnel.

Good luck, stay in Havana.

[Mondo707]

Hey,

Just got word that the tunnel that leads to Habana del Este / Guanabo still is flooded. I was told it's being worked on "feverishly" to drain all the water out.

As some of you know it's still possible to get to that part of town from la Habana or vice versa, but one has to go all the way around Habana bay which takes a long time.

I'm guessing it'll be clear in a day or two, once I find out it's clear I'll post.

Mondo.

[Mondo707]

The most important takeaway I want every reader to understand is as far as Cuba is concerned, their tourism doors are wide open without restriction to all tourists in the world, including Yankees! The embargo is an American thing, it is not reciprocal. No matter what Trump does, or any US administration has done in the past, Cuba has never had restrictions for entry into its country for tourism. They are desperate for tourism dollars & foreign currency. It is the lifeline of their economy.

Hey Free,

Amen to that.

Mondo.

[Ty Down]

Hello, my friends and I are thinking about going to Cuba in November. We are wondering if the main mongering cities got affected by the Hurricane that might impact our trip. Such as the bars, nightclubs, and other spots not affected (are they all open), are the restaurants and houses for rent still okay with power, adequate plumbing, etc. ? Will the chica scene be quieter? I am assuming not much will change, but the news does not get into a lot of specifics about the Hurricane there.
The CNN reports I saw online showed people in parts of Havana and Camaguey for example wading in waist high water in the cities. I find it hard to believe all is back to normal.
I knew when Jakarta was hit by severe rainstorms traffic was horrendous, and in the Philippines a monsoon on its way caused us to leave creating havoc to the city. Please advise if anyone, especially with boots on the ground or a friend on the ground can report if all is okay. Thanks.

Central Cuba got hammered by the hurricane. Havana had severe flooding along the Malecon, but that seems to happen at least once a year. As far as plumbing. I've always noticed that the closer you get to the Malecon, the more sewer you can smell especially after storms.

IMHO I think Havana will be up and running as usual in 2-3 weeks.

I would forget about Santa Clara, Ceigo de Avila, Cayo Coco areas for a least a couple months, lots of storm damage.

Video report from Cayo Coco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ_i-L07Ju0.

[Mr Gogo]

To my American friends concerned about the travel restrictions, 1 thing needs to be crystal clear.

Any restrictions you hear about is from the AMERICAN side, the AMERICAN government. NOT the Cuban government or policies. The Cuban gov't do not give a damn about who visits their country for tourism. They even facilitate Americans to visit their island by not stamping USA passports, especially if you request it. They are accommodating Americans who pay to go and spend $ there. Just ask that your passport be not stamped if you have any doubt. They are concerned that you may be in trouble upon return to the USA, that is why they won't stamp your passport.

Now if you are on a direct flight from Havana back to the USA, then I am not sure who you will be fooling when you arrive at US Customs!

The most important takeaway I want every reader to understand is as far as Cuba is concerned, their tourism doors are wide open without restriction to all tourists in the world, including Yankees! The embargo is an American thing, it is not reciprocal.

Respectfully speaking but I don't think anyone posted about problems from the Cuban side.

[Free2]

To my American friends concerned about the travel restrictions, 1 thing needs to be crystal clear.

Any restrictions you hear about is from the AMERICAN side, the AMERICAN government. NOT the Cuban government or policies. The Cuban gov't do not give a damn about who visits their country for tourism. They even facilitate Americans to visit their island by not stamping USA passports, especially if you request it. They are accommodating Americans who pay to go and spend $ there. Just ask that your passport be not stamped if you have any doubt. They are concerned that you may be in trouble upon return to the USA, that is why they won't stamp your passport.

Now if you are on a direct flight from Havana back to the USA, then I am not sure who you will be fooling when you arrive at US Customs!

The most important takeaway I want every reader to understand is as far as Cuba is concerned, their tourism doors are wide open without restriction to all tourists in the world, including Yankees! The embargo is an American thing, it is not reciprocal. No matter what Trump does, or any US administration has done in the past, Cuba has never had restrictions for entry into its country for tourism. They are desperate for tourism dollars & foreign currency. It is the lifeline of their economy.

From the World Travel and Tourism Council, Economic Impact 2017, Tourism in Cuba
"In total, Travel & Tourism generated US$7.6 trillion (10.2% of global GDP) and 292 million jobs in 2016, equivalent to 1 in 10 jobs in the global economy. The sector accounted for 6.6% of total global exports and almost 30% of total global service exports."

But if Trump tightens the rules, you ain't going to hear any complaints from anybody but Americans! All the more chicas for us!!

[StudBucket]

Hello, my friends and I are thinking about going to Cuba in November. We are wondering if the main mongering cities got affected by the Hurricane that might impact our trip. Such as the bars, nightclubs, and other spots not affected (are they all open), are the restaurants and houses for rent still okay with power, adequate plumbing, etc. ? Will the chica scene be quieter? I am assuming not much will change, but the news does not get into a lot of specifics about the Hurricane there.
The CNN reports I saw online showed people in parts of Havana and Camaguey for example wading in waist high water in the cities. I find it hard to believe all is back to normal.
I knew when Jakarta was hit by severe rainstorms traffic was horrendous, and in the Philippines a monsoon on its way caused us to leave creating havoc to the city. Please advise if anyone, especially with boots on the ground or a friend on the ground can report if all is okay. Thanks.

[Mr Gogo]

Hey Ty / everybody.

I'll post a link below of the outfit that was checking out for travel documents on my last trip to la Habana.

They were checking everyone before letting you on the plane, this was out of LAX last January. I had everything I needed so no problema for me.

Check out their website since they have lots of info for anyone traveling to Cuba.

Mondo.

http://cubatravelservices.com/

Interesting, the link above has been updated. If you click on the "who can travel" link you will see that the "people to people" category has been deleted and replaced by the " support of the Cuba people'.

[Mr Gogo]

I just received the form letter from American Airlines today and it has not changed from the one I received back on my June trip. All 12 reasons are still listed. "People to People Visits" are clumped together with "Educational" but it was like that in June too.

I went twice in August with Southwest Airlines and they didn't have "people to people ". It was " support of the Cuban people " now. So each airline is different. I'm with Mondo about don't get caught lying but if they start enforcing the directive what are we supposed to do? Hopefully it won't get that serious.