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05-19-18 08:56 #768
Posts: 348100% right
Originally Posted by TyDown [View Original Post]
Mondo.
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05-18-18 20:22 #767
Posts: 503Originally Posted by Capichon2010 [View Original Post]
Immigration and Customs didn't ask for any paperwork, other than my Passport, and the particular officer who questioned me was upset I didn't bring him a Cigar back from Cuba, it's all just a horse and pony show.
No worries, enjoy Cuba.
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05-18-18 15:26 #766
Posts: 22Could anyone update about flying status from US?
Hi,
I visited Cuba about two years ago, but since travel requirements have changed. Can anyone share any latest info for travelers from the USA? I heard that support for the Cuban people is the category that most people apply for. Do you have present any paperwork to support your trip when you come back at the airport? Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
Thank you.
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04-24-18 12:21 #765
Posts: 210Originally Posted by UncleVolodya [View Original Post]
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04-23-18 07:08 #764
Posts: 1285Trinidad
I am thinking of mixing it up next trip and getting out of Havana. I heard Trinidad is a beautiful little town. But is there any action there? Worth spending the night? Should I just do it as a day trip?
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04-09-18 13:55 #763
Posts: 13Girl friendly casa particulars.
Any tips on what to look for in a casa particular and how to find girl friendly ones? I know private entrance is ideal.
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03-17-18 07:22 #762
Posts: 348Rental at the airport
Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
Yeah, the same thing happened to me. Before heading to Cuba I tried for about 3 weeks with all the sites that are online and each and every one had nada available.
It's my guess since the car I got was brand new (literally) had 47 km on the odometer, that it's by coincidence that cars were available at the time. Nonetheless, just a heads up to all mongers here interested in renting a car that if you are not able to rent one online, give it a shot once you get out of the terminal like we did before getting on a taxi.
Mondo.
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03-16-18 09:04 #761
Posts: 300Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
To anyone willing to rent a car in Cuba, you MUST rent it at a car rental agency (REX, which is the government owned), and NEVER rent a private car. PLUS make sure you take ALL insurances. Your bank card, whatever it is, does not cover everything (especially LIA and PAI).
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03-16-18 05:08 #760
Posts: 348Rental $$$
Originally Posted by NamasteParis [View Original Post]
What I said I rented a Kia sedan with room for 4 passengers. There were 2 of us and dollar wise it came out around $50 each a day.
Mondo.
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03-15-18 10:50 #759
Posts: 300Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
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03-15-18 08:54 #758
Posts: 348Car rental in Cuba
Hey,
Thought I post this info since it might be useful to some of you here.
I've been to Cuba many times and the one thing I hate the most is the haggling with the taxis and them always trying to rip me off.
A bunch of times in the past I've rented cars and it was all a breeze for me getting around not to mention picking up chicas hitchhiking or just walking.
So, the last couple of times with the influx of tourists since Obama / Raul normalized relations it's been pretty difficult to rent out one not to mentioned the costs that have risen compare to before.
Since I mentioned in another post another bud came along this time I asked him to split cost on the rental letting him know the issues with taking taxis and moving around in Cuba.
3 weeks before the trip I tried to book a car online to no avail, so landed in Habana and just before we were to take a cab to our destination I walked across to the rental agencies there and lo and behold, YES, WE HAVE CARS FOR RENT! Walked over to my bud and headed back and rented a small Kia, 4 passenger sedan, auto trans with air and brand new.
For me the difference having a car vs taxis is like night and day. Anyways, we went to Viņales, Varadero on day trips no sweat at all and with the GPS apps on my phone I was able to navigate la Habana also. Cost wise it came to around $50 for each of us daily.
Mondo.
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01-27-18 06:31 #757
Posts: 348Where?
Originally Posted by IvyTown [View Original Post]
Just wonder where do you live? I live in Socal (Southern California) Let me know since it seems like maybe there might be different options for different folks depending where the AAA is located.
While writing this post I again went to the AAA website and lo & behold the exchange seemed to be up and running again so went ahead and filled in the info BUT when time to check out came it DID NOT go thru.
It has a 516 area code # to call for further info. Don't know what's going on, like I said in a previous post, yesterday I went to the main office here in town and was told this service was no longer available.
Again, let us know where you are located at and if you have any other suggestion.
Mondo.
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01-26-18 16:32 #756
Posts: 11Originally Posted by Mondo707 [View Original Post]
Strange, I just completed a transaction. $1000 worth of Loonies, no transaction charge and delivered to my door. Google AAA and currency transactions. You can do it online or by phone.
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01-26-18 13:18 #755
Posts: 136Originally Posted by FunLuvr [View Original Post]
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01-26-18 03:14 #754
Posts: 348No mas
Originally Posted by IvyTown [View Original Post]
Just confirmed today and in person at a AAA location here in town. Currency exchange is NO LONGER available thru AAA.
I thought maybe this was a TGTBT thing, nonetheless I gave it a go thinking it's a way to cut down on the 10% gravamen Cuba imposes on the USD exchange.
So, a heads up to everyone here who thought as I did to go this route exchanging USD to either Euros or Loonies to cut down on that 10%.
Mondo.