Travel Questions and Advice

[MrSoulo]

I'm thinking of going to Guardalavaca, Cuba. Any of you guys been here? If so, can you share all the info you have.

What's it like?

Where to stay?

Clubs to go to?

How's the chica action?

Chica friendly Casa particulars?

Going rate for chicas?

Where's the best place to pick up?

What are the chicas like, attitudes, etc?

Thanks in advance.

[Sabalo]

Hi.

I've finally booked a trip for beginning of May and am about to book a villa 1min walk from La Maison (Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub and fashion Shows) in Playita de 16.

Do you know if this a good area for girls, and within walking distance from the old town?

Thanks

The maison is in Miramar, quite a ways from old Havana. The Maison is a very small nightclub and always has a few chicas. I hang out there on Friday nights sometimes. It's a nice central area to stay in, close to La cecillia and Jonnys. You can take a cab to calle 23 and the malecon if you want to hunt during the day. I'm in Bogota right now then Cartagena for a week then will be in Cuba for another week until May 5. Send me a pm and I can fill you in on any info you need

[Luis1]

Hi.

I've finally booked a trip for beginning of May and am about to book a villa 1min walk from La Maison (Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub and fashion Shows) in Playita de 16.

Do you know if this a good area for girls, and within walking distance from the old town?

Thanks

[The Dirty Pirate]

Taca flies once daily from San Jose, CR to Havana. Average price is $350. $450 and exit tax is $26.

[Digital Curry]

From which one of the following locations should I fly? Where's cheap? Where's Expensive? What are the airfares? Are the airport taxes expensive? Easy or difficult connecting Flights?

Aruba.

Cancun, Mexico.

Kingston, Jamaica.

Managua, Nicaragua.

Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Nassau, Bahamas.

Panama City, Panama.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

San Jose, Costa Rica.

San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

San Salvador, Bahamas.

San Salvador, El Salvador.

Santiago, Dominican Republic.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

St. Maarten

[Digital Curry]

Someone who can sugest a wingman?

Me. But I'm not going to Havana. I spent 16 months in Cuba, I know the country. I'm me.

[James 006]

Someone who can sugest a wingman?

[Misinformation]

I realize this is an old post but I will post for informational purposes.

Private taxi Varadero to Havana will cost every bit of 100CUC ($100USD / 80EURO)

What you need to do. If it is in the daytime go to the bus station in Varadero. There you will find people with private taxi. You can get a ride to Havana for 10CUC. 15CUC max. This is someone with a private car. It is illegal (for them). At first they will quote you nutty prices like 60CUC but they will go for 10. I ride these from Havana to Santa Clara regularly for 15CUC and that is 180km further.

Okay It's going to be my third time in Havana Cuba, unfortunately my plane will be landing at Varedero. Does anyone know the actual price for a taxi from the Varedero airport to Havana Vieja, (near The Prado)?

[Misinformation]

Cuba immigration now is fast and easy, no hassle at all. They might harass you for a laptop or electronics. In this case they give you a piece of paper where you need to bring it back with you.

Thanks for the post brother. Hey, I have to mustering up my confidence to do Cuba. I've done Brazil, Asia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru just fine. I love DR and I'm there 3 time a year for a month or more.

Now my Spanish is not flawless but I'm far from beginner if I had to quantify my Spanish level, I would say advanced but not native. I have Mexican accent when speaking Spanish but have begun developing a Dominican one.

So my question is, how to I handle the immigration / passport / customs thing in Cuba when I arrive? So my plan is to go to DR and stay for a week or so then take one of the many flights from Santo Domingo to Havana, I think they have 1, 3 times a week.

I know I will have to show my passport when I get to Cuba but how is that situation handled? Or what should I expect when landing and going through the immigration process?

Thanks

[Blk Big Bootyluv]

Perfect. Thanks for posting!

Thanks for the post brother. Hey, I have to mustering up my confidence to do Cuba. I've done Brazil, Asia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru just fine. I love DR and I'm there 3 time a year for a month or more.

Now my Spanish is not flawless but I'm far from beginner if I had to quantify my Spanish level, I would say advanced but not native. I have Mexican accent when speaking Spanish but have begun developing a Dominican one.

So my question is, how to I handle the immigration / passport / customs thing in Cuba when I arrive? So my plan is to go to DR and stay for a week or so then take one of the many flights from Santo Domingo to Havana, I think they have 1, 3 times a week.

I know I will have to show my passport when I get to Cuba but how is that situation handled? Or what should I expect when landing and going through the immigration process?

Thanks

[Explorer8939]

I live in Colombia but am American and have an American passport. I was wondering when leaving and entering Colombia do they stamp my passport as usual and if so when I reenter the US how do I get by that obstacle. Where was I? Why do I have an exit stamp from Colombia and a reentry stamp.

Thanks for your advice.

Because you went to Venezuela, and they didn't stamp your passport there.

[AeroGround]

A problem with medicine in Cuba is the lack of pharmaceuticals. The doctors otherwise are reported to be good.

The medical services is 100% better than anything in states and europe and that is from experience just put your hand in your pocket and give a FEW $100 AS A GIFT.

[Habana Lover]

I won't be difficult to organize maid service, just ask.

Yeah it is better to ask the owner if you can bring in guests. If the casa has a license (and I think the casas from that website all have a license) , your belongings will be secure, as the owner is in trouble when things get stolen. Therefore, it is also better to inform the owner about guests, so that he can check IDs. It is like in many countries where hotels register girls for the safety of their guests and not to report to the authorities.

[Luis1]

Thanks HL! I really meant maids to clean the rooms actually, as I didn't notice such a service advertised on the website.

Besides do you mean it's fine to ask the owner if I can bring girls in the villa? Is there any kind of security to check who comes in and out in such casas anyway?

Well noted about double checking the availibilty of the casa, will do!

Cheers

[Habana Lover]

Talk to the casa owner to be sure that you can bring girls. Usually, the casa owners will not invite girls, as it is tricky business, pimping is illegal by law (prostitution is not, but girls are prosecuted according to a more general law for 'anti social behavior. ') , so most casa owners do not get into the business of inviting girls. Go to one of the discos mentioned on the website.

Also, when you reserve a casa in Cuba, you can never be 100% sure the casa will be kept free for you, as there is no payment by credit card. So, after you get address and phone number, call beforehand to confirm.