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[Summon]

Hi Folks,

I have heard conflicting reports on the age of consent in Cuba.

Can someone tell me the legal age. I'm hearing either 18, 17 or 16.

18 for tourists. 16 amongst Cubans.

[IrishLad81]

Hi Folks,

I have heard conflicting reports on the age of consent in Cuba.

Can someone tell me the legal age. I'm hearing either 18, 17 or 16.

[Summon]

Anyone have any success selling cuban cigars? From what I read some people suggest getting them appraised and taking offer at a local Casa Del Habano. Being a shop I suppose the profit margin is far less, anyone in-the-know on the subject? I'm from Canada, PM if you prefer.

Thanks

[Primusduvel]

What is the best and most inexpensive way to get into Cuba from the us. I am looking to travel for the first time?

The best way and hassle free way is going through Mexico, either Mexico city or Cancun, there are a couple of options either Aeromexico. Com or Interjet. Com check it out. Cheers.

[Kalifornication]

My experience has been that customs knows very little about OLFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control). Most of the time I have to educate them about USA law. They always ask me for a copy of the "General License". I tell them, the General License is a self certification that travel is legal as opposed to the "Specific License", . They then ask again for a copy of this general license, its absurd!

You are right about this, right or wrong, they, in their ignorance can make your life difficult. But, they cannot do much more than delay your processing because, in the end, unless you are transacting business with Cuba, you are clear.

I agree with you but you have to kiss Customs ass.

It is what it is. You have to play the game by their rules not yours.

Don't be stubborn. I know from experience.

Since you clear US Customs in the Bahamas odds are against you even more.

[Adinga]

I agree with you but you have to kiss Customs ass.

It is what it is .you have to play the game by their rules not yours.

Don't be stubborn. I know from experience.

Since you clear US Customs in the Bahamas odds are against you even more.

[Questner]

IF the Customers official wants to bust your ass he will.

Remember you have 2 entry stamps on your passport with different dates.

One stating the date of arrival into the gateway country and another entry stamp stating the arrival date into the gateway country when you depart from Havana.

Where were you between these 2 dates Sir?

Its not rocket science. Be careful and respectful.

If you are a proffessional or have a goverment job I would NOT risk travel to Cuba.

The answer should be 'None of your business' Period. Moreover, if one left for the third country, Cuba was only one option of many.

[Kalifornication]

United States Government has never prosecuted a USA Citizen for mere travel to Cuba. Now if you intend to engage in business / trade with Cuba, . Think twice.

IF the Customers official wants to bust your ass he will.

Remember you have 2 entry stamps on your passport with different dates.

One stating the date of arrival into the gateway country and another entry stamp stating the arrival date into the gateway country when you depart from Havana.

Where were you between these 2 dates Sir?

Its not rocket science. Be careful and respectful.

If you are a proffessional or have a goverment job I would NOT risk travel to Cuba.

[Adinga]

IF the Customers official wants to bust your ass he will.

Remember you have 2 entry stamps on your passport with different dates.

One stating the date of arrival into the gateway country and another entry stamp stating the arrival date into the gateway country when you depart from Havana.

Where were you between these 2 dates Sir?

Its not rocket science. Be careful and respectful.

If you are a proffessional or have a goverment job I would NOT risk travel to Cuba.

[Velasco]

My friend is going to Cuba with me in April, the option we were exploring was Cancun, but we do live on the southeast. Is it more risky to go through bahamas to Cuba? I know that the mexican authorities won't tell the USA where we took off from mexico but I am not sure if bahamas is the same type of deal.

I think the risk of getting caught by US customs has diminished significantly since Obama came to office, so you have little to fear. Bush was more interested in appeasing the republican leaning Cubans in Florida. This is an issue that has been discussed at length on other sites, so be sure to research it more. I don't think the risk is higher. I have been through the Bahamas many times and there were lots of Latinos (I presume they were all Cubanos) on the same flights.

[CubanBorn87]

It depends on where you live. If you live in the Northeast, Toronto may be the best. Southeast, Nassau Bahamas, West Coast Cancun. You may also have frequent flyer miles that may make trips to the gateway cities easier. Just get on the web and do some research (There are plenty of sites and travel agencies in Canada, Bahamas and Mexico that can help) , perhaps browse a travel book at a bookstore or check it out at your local public library. There are plenty of sources. Good luck!

My friend is going to Cuba with me in April, the option we were exploring was Cancun, but we do live on the southeast. Is it more risky to go through bahamas to Cuba? I know that the mexican authorities won't tell the USA where we took off from mexico but I am not sure if bahamas is the same type of deal.

[Velasco]

What is the best and most inexpensive way to get into Cuba from the us. I am looking to travel for the first time?

It depends on where you live. If you live in the Northeast, Toronto may be the best. Southeast, Nassau Bahamas, West Coast Cancun. You may also have frequent flyer miles that may make trips to the gateway cities easier. Just get on the web and do some research (There are plenty of sites and travel agencies in Canada, Bahamas and Mexico that can help) , perhaps browse a travel book at a bookstore or check it out at your local public library. There are plenty of sources. Good luck!

[Jay Streets]

What is the best and most inexpensive way to get into Cuba from the us. I am looking to travel for the first time?

[BeersTerry]

Talk is cheap. You forget this is latin america.

[Questner]

The problem:

If this law passes, it's us who are going to Fidel's prisons and either the girls. Besides, the cubanas can blackmail"if you don't give me enough money, I am going to denounce you to the police" etc.

If this law pass I am afraid that we are all obliged to change destination and that's going to be a big loss of income for the Cuban economy, because we do have money and we spend it in Cuba.

Lionpitch

In all totalitarian states the severity of law is mitigated by non compliance.