Havana

[MrSoulo]

It is great info. Do you have a pic of Heidi?

Sorry dude, no pics. I never take pics of chicks I'm not banging. LOL.

Anyway, she'll be easy to find. Super skinny, blonde, tattoo on her finger, soft spoken (but still a royal count), speaks very good English (which is extremely rare over there). If your having problems finding her just ask one of the security.

[MrSoulo]

How did you book the Tropicoco if you will never pay for something sight unseen.

Not my first "Rodeo" dude. I've been to that area many times before and have stayed at Tropicoco numerous times.

[StrawBoy]

It is great info. Do you have a pic of Heidi?

There's a skinny blonde named Geidy (Heidi) that you can find at Cabaret Guanimar in Guanabo on most nights, she speaks very good English but is a shark! Negotiate upfront, she will ask for $50 but will accept less, do not pay her more and do not pay for her return taxi.

My friend fucked her a few times and said she was an amazing lay. But she is a conniving shark and I personally can't stand her, to the point where I cussed her out for trying to rip my friend off.

Quality of chicas in that area depends on the time of year. I was just there last week and the talent on the beach was phenomenal! August is the best time to go to Cuba as they are all on vacation and you have much more to choose from.

[You69Me]

How did you book the Tropicoco if you will never pay for something sight unseen.

I reserved Tropicoco for the first day until I found a casa. This is important for 2 reasons:

1. It looks good to the immigration when you land.

2. Even if you book and pay for a casa in advance don't be surprised if you find some stranger sleeping in your room when you arrive.

Reserving a hotel for your 1st day also gives you a full day to go scout out some casas in person because the photos you see on the internet are often 10 times nicer than the place actually is. I'm a hands on kinda person, therefore I will never pay for something sight unseen.

So to answer your question, I found the most pimped out casa in the whole Guanabo / Boca Ciega area. It's owned by a Cuban American and as such, it looks like a home you would find in a Miami suburb. It has a large in-ground Pool and 7 bedrooms. Unfortunately they do not rent out individual rooms, the owner is loaded and doesn't need the money, so you will have to rent out the entire house. Which was fine with me and my friends cause the house is fantastic and we had total privacy.

[El Chico]

So to answer your question, I found the most pimped out casa in the whole Guanabo / Boca Ciega area. It's owned by a Cuban American and as such, it looks like a home you would find in a Miami suburb. It has a large in-ground Pool and 7 bedrooms. Unfortunately they do not rent out individual rooms, the owner is loaded and doesn't need the money, so you will have to rent out the entire house. Which was fine with me and my friends cause the house is fantastic and we had total privacy.

Can you give some more details on the Casa in Guanabo? Thanks.

[MrSoulo]

Just a quick question, where did you stay while their, any and all info would be great, thanks, trying to go in the next couple of weeks, weather permitting!!

I reserved Tropicoco for the first day until I found a casa. This is important for 2 reasons:

1. It looks good to the immigration when you land.

2. Even if you book and pay for a casa in advance don't be surprised if you find some stranger sleeping in your room when you arrive.

Reserving a hotel for your 1st day also gives you a full day to go scout out some casas in person because the photos you see on the internet are often 10 times nicer than the place actually is. I'm a hands on kinda person, therefore I will never pay for something sight unseen.

So to answer your question, I found the most pimped out casa in the whole Guanabo / Boca Ciega area. It's owned by a Cuban American and as such, it looks like a home you would find in a Miami suburb. It has a large in-ground Pool and 7 bedrooms. Unfortunately they do not rent out individual rooms, the owner is loaded and doesn't need the money, so you will have to rent out the entire house. Which was fine with me and my friends cause the house is fantastic and we had total privacy.

[RacShack]

There's a skinny blonde named Geidy (Heidi) that you can find at Cabaret Guanimar in Guanabo on most nights, she speaks very good English but is a shark! Negotiate upfront, she will ask for $50 but will accept less, do not pay her more and do not pay for her return taxi.

My friend fucked her a few times and said she was an amazing lay. But she is a conniving shark and I personally can't stand her, to the point where I cussed her out for trying to rip my friend off.

Quality of chicas in that area depends on the time of year. I was just there last week and the talent on the beach was phenomenal! August is the best time to go to Cuba as they are all on vacation and you have much more to choose from.

Just a quick question, where did you stay while their, any and all info would be great, thanks, trying to go in the next couple of weeks, weather permitting!!

[MrSoulo]

I know this must be a newbie question. But please bear with me. I have gone through about 100 pages of previous postings. But I get the mixed message.

First question. What is the quality of the chicas near Tropicoco. I know tastes differ, but I read some postings that complain the poor quality of chicas.

Second question. If I am correct, the ST price for a chica is 30-40 CUC. What is the LT price?

Third question. Can I find some chicas near Tropicoco speaking decent English? I know most of of them probably cannot speak more than a few words of English. But is there a possibility?

Many Thanks.

There's a skinny blonde named Geidy (Heidi) that you can find at Cabaret Guanimar in Guanabo on most nights, she speaks very good English but is a shark! Negotiate upfront, she will ask for $50 but will accept less, do not pay her more and do not pay for her return taxi.

My friend fucked her a few times and said she was an amazing lay. But she is a conniving shark and I personally can't stand her, to the point where I cussed her out for trying to rip my friend off.

Quality of chicas in that area depends on the time of year. I was just there last week and the talent on the beach was phenomenal! August is the best time to go to Cuba as they are all on vacation and you have much more to choose from.

[Kalifornication]

Oh my god. That was some funny but true shit! You just made my day. What is even funnier is when the Cubans are pulling their scam shit and you call them out on it. When you yell them to stop treating you like Yuma. And then, . Watch them try to explain how they are not scamming or treating you like Yuma.

Mr. Gogo, as you know there is no bus ride in Havana that is 1 cuc, it is some ridiculously low amount, I think it is 5 pesos.

Taxi scam is another one most new mongers should be aware of. First the scam by taxi drivers who guide to a casa which is cheaper, but the ride back and forth is 3 times expensive. Second, by the chicas. It is fair to assume that most of them do not have a car in their family and all their travels are in local buses. There is no stigma as that is how over 90% of the cubans travel around. So, when we approach a chica and ask her to come over the next day, it is not a bad idea to tell her to take the bus, worst case, ask her to take taxi collectivo and not a private taxi.

The bottom line is this. Check any of the five applies to your situation.

- chica loves you for whatever reason.

- she believes that you will parachute her out.

- she believes that you will send her money every month.

- she believes that you are a regular, and will be coming over many times over the year.

- you have given her hope and made her believe that you will help her repair / build home.

If any one of them apply then you do not have to be that cautious with her.

If not even one of them apply, then expect to be scammed, screwed and cheated one way or other. This is just the rule of the game. Once you accept it then the trip is fun, you see the scam unfold in front of your eyes, you either stop it or let it happen as you wish.

Scam that I knew was happening but let it go.

1. One of the chicas put a nice face and said she wanted to work hard. She showed me her skills of pedicure / manicure. The only problem she had was no cuc to buy the Chinese made hair style device. I paid her 60 cuc for that, after a day or two she promptly gave it back to the negra seller and got the money back. She told me that the device is no good, and she is looking for a good one, offcourse she never found a good one.

2. This kid is studying in Univ of Havana, and an old laptop that will be thrown away here will be of great help to further career. Atleast that is what I heard. I did not say a word, my mate felt bad and gave an old laptop. It was promptly sold once he left. When asked, the guy said since it is old, he had given it for repairing.

3. Once an old lady said she can make 10 shirts for 40 cuc. There is no doubt in her skills as she altered one of my suits to perfection. Except that she only made 5 shirts, which are made from totally different material than what she showed and I could never be able to wear them. Also the material is in short supply. So I left it as she said she will give it next time. Too bad next time she was not working as the policia caught her working this way (4. Casa owner said the community watcher is not happy with chicas coming in and out of the casa, and so it would be nice to present a bottle that I have brought over from dutyfree.

5. One guy said he could find the best normal chica for me. Lets go around looking for one. After 2 hrs running around and paying 20 cuc to the driver, the guide did his errands, met his distant relatives and gave ride to his ex novia to where she wanted to go. I got nothing. Oh well he bought me coconut water, sugar cane juice and kept me entertained all the way.

So, in my next trip I expect to be scammed too, also expect to score a new cubana who will make that scam hassle nothing. That is Cuba for me.

[Jean You]

Which area can you recommend for a first time visitor.

I say Vedado, good clubs around and You can walk to Old Havana. And safe.

[Mr Gogo]

You are correct Taboc. She said it was 1 peso and she caught three buses from Santiago de Las Vegas. Great info. The scams are part of the landscape and are easier to spot with time and experience. I just wrote a report below about respecting the casa owners below.

[Taboc]

Mr. Gogo, as you know there is no bus ride in Havana that is 1 cuc, it is some ridiculously low amount, I think it is 5 pesos.

Taxi scam is another one most new mongers should be aware of. First the scam by taxi drivers who guide to a casa which is cheaper, but the ride back and forth is 3 times expensive. Second, by the chicas. It is fair to assume that most of them do not have a car in their family and all their travels are in local buses. There is no stigma as that is how over 90% of the cubans travel around. So, when we approach a chica and ask her to come over the next day, it is not a bad idea to tell her to take the bus, worst case, ask her to take taxi collectivo and not a private taxi.

The bottom line is this. Check any of the five applies to your situation.

- chica loves you for whatever reason.

- she believes that you will parachute her out.

- she believes that you will send her money every month.

- she believes that you are a regular, and will be coming over many times over the year.

- you have given her hope and made her believe that you will help her repair / build home.

If any one of them apply then you do not have to be that cautious with her.

If not even one of them apply, then expect to be scammed, screwed and cheated one way or other. This is just the rule of the game. Once you accept it then the trip is fun, you see the scam unfold in front of your eyes, you either stop it or let it happen as you wish.

Scam that I knew was happening but let it go.

1. One of the chicas put a nice face and said she wanted to work hard. She showed me her skills of pedicure / manicure. The only problem she had was no cuc to buy the Chinese made hair style device. I paid her 60 cuc for that, after a day or two she promptly gave it back to the negra seller and got the money back. She told me that the device is no good, and she is looking for a good one, offcourse she never found a good one.

2. This kid is studying in Univ of Havana, and an old laptop that will be thrown away here will be of great help to further career. Atleast that is what I heard. I did not say a word, my mate felt bad and gave an old laptop. It was promptly sold once he left. When asked, the guy said since it is old, he had given it for repairing.

3. Once an old lady said she can make 10 shirts for 40 cuc. There is no doubt in her skills as she altered one of my suits to perfection. Except that she only made 5 shirts, which are made from totally different material than what she showed and I could never be able to wear them. Also the material is in short supply. So I left it as she said she will give it next time. Too bad next time she was not working as the policia caught her working this way (4. Casa owner said the community watcher is not happy with chicas coming in and out of the casa, and so it would be nice to present a bottle that I have brought over from dutyfree.

5. One guy said he could find the best normal chica for me. Lets go around looking for one. After 2 hrs running around and paying 20 cuc to the driver, the guide did his errands, met his distant relatives and gave ride to his ex novia to where she wanted to go. I got nothing. Oh well he bought me coconut water, sugar cane juice and kept me entertained all the way.

So, in my next trip I expect to be scammed too, also expect to score a new cubana who will make that scam hassle nothing. That is Cuba for me.

Guard up.

Taboc and Vedadofun make excellent points. I posted a few months ago about where I met the casa owners niece and she became a regular. I arrived in Cuba last week and decided to stay at a new casa in a new area because I like to experience new things and keep the old things for later. Plus I don't like being predictable. The old casa owner asked for a blood pressure monitor so I purchased one in the States to take to him. Well I went to the older casa and the owner wasn't there but his wife was and it wasn't his wife from the last trip. I asked about the niece but the new wife wasn't helpful at all so I left.

I happened to see a girl from my first trip and we hit the new casa and had sex. I gave her 30 cuc and said come back later and we will hangout and she could spend the night and I would have more money for her. She completely fucked that up by asking for money to buy clothes to wear that evening. She gave me an ultimatum to either give her clothes money or she wasn't coming back. Needless to say I never called or saw her for the rest of my trip. I went to the other casa hoping to locate the niece but the wife wasn't helping me. As I left the first wife walked up and gave me a hug. She went in the casa and made three phone calls and the niece was on the way. The two wives didn't like each other and argued over the 15 cuc I left for the nieces private car. I would later find out from the niece the she caught the bus for 1 cuc.

When I went to meet the niece she was at a restaurant with the first wife and some new dude. We had drinks and they grabbed a menu and lights went off in my head. My 40 cuc drinking bill was about to become 80 cuc if I don't put the brakes on, which I did. I paid the 40 cuc drinking bill but I was pissed that the niece was willing to let them milk me dry. At the casa I explained to the niece that I have money for her not her friends. We spent the next two days having sex and I gave her 70 cuc and sent her home. I really wanted to give her more but I was still pissed.

Later that night I'm sitting alone at an outdoor bar drinking mojitoes when the first wife and the guy walk up. They sit and talk but I never offer them anything. They would run inside to the bar every few minutes. I'm ready to pay 9 cuc for my three mojitoes when the waiter hands me a bill for 21 cuc. I said WTF. I explained to him I had 3 mojitoes and not the four Cuba libres added to the bill. He calls the wife over and she agrees to pay. I smiled a fake smile hugged the wife and left. I understand times are hard in Cuba but they go over board with some of the bullshit.

[Mr Gogo]

I applaud what you did. They try to pull this shit, because it works a good percentage of the time. Most guys, unlike you, don't have the balls or the language ability to fight it. Or they just don't feel like bothering for 10 or 30 bucks. It's not just about saving money. It's about setting a precedent for the next time.

I think so many girls are caught in the "Gringo hustle" that they really miss out on a profitable meeting. One thing that I think saves our ass is that the police don't play and the casa owner has their info. One girl my first trip waited till we got to the casa and demanded the money up front (never do that), then she said a covered blow job also. I said pack your shit and headed for the door and she went quietly. In the DR she would have grabbed something and made a scene. The last thing these girls want is the police involved, so that protects us.

But I think it was you Combo who talked about protecting the casa owner, and I agree. My first trip I was running chicas in and banging the girls on the block. This is a negative if you have a casa you really like. Cubans want their houses respected and don't really appreciate neighborhood skanks being in their home. The skanks will usually invite you into their home once they know you but I still keep that playground a few blocks from where I'm staying. I had drama when a neighborhood skank was upset with another girl I was banging for not telling her I was there.

Another thing guys is don't let the girls use the phones in the casa. They will get comfortable and spend hours calling relatives and friends with no shame. I tell them we can't use the phone. Also they will call someone and retrieve your casa number and start bothering you and the casa owner. The phone is off limits. Also guys if a girl refuses to walk the streets with you its because the police know her reputation.

Cuba takes many trips to figure out but with every trip you figure out the lay of the land. My current girl lives in Santiago de las vegas and keeps begging me to come meet her family, but I never meet family. But I want to go scout the place so I would know how to catch the Bus around and see what's really happening in these places. If I could find a bar and post up and people watch that would be cool. After five trips I'm ready to leave Habana and try somewhere cool that is only a few hours away. Anyone ever been there?

[Combo]

Guard up.

Taboc and Vedadofun make excellent points. I posted a few months ago about where I met the casa owners niece and she became a regular. I arrived in Cuba last week and decided to stay at a new casa in a new area because I like to experience new things and keep the old things for later. Plus I don't like being predictable. The old casa owner asked for a blood pressure monitor so I purchased one in the States to take to him. Well I went to the older casa and the owner wasn't there but his wife was and it wasn't his wife from the last trip. I asked about the niece but the new wife wasn't helpful at all so I left.

I happened to see a girl from my first trip and we hit the new casa and had sex. I gave her 30 cuc and said come back later and we will hangout and she could spend the night and I would have more money for her. She completely fucked that up by asking for money to buy clothes to wear that evening. She gave me an ultimatum to either give her clothes money or she wasn't coming back. Needless to say I never called or saw her for the rest of my trip. I went to the other casa hoping to locate the niece but the wife wasn't helping me. As I left the first wife walked up and gave me a hug. She went in the casa and made three phone calls and the niece was on the way. The two wives didn't like each other and argued over the 15 cuc I left for the nieces private car. I would later find out from the niece the she caught the bus for 1 cuc.

When I went to meet the niece she was at a restaurant with the first wife and some new dude. We had drinks and they grabbed a menu and lights went off in my head. My 40 cuc drinking bill was about to become 80 cuc if I don't put the brakes on, which I did. I paid the 40 cuc drinking bill but I was pissed that the niece was willing to let them milk me dry. At the casa I explained to the niece that I have money for her not her friends. We spent the next two days having sex and I gave her 70 cuc and sent her home. I really wanted to give her more but I was still pissed.

Later that night I'm sitting alone at an outdoor bar drinking mojitoes when the first wife and the guy walk up. They sit and talk but I never offer them anything. They would run inside to the bar every few minutes. I'm ready to pay 9 cuc for my three mojitoes when the waiter hands me a bill for 21 cuc. I said WTF. I explained to him I had 3 mojitoes and not the four Cuba libres added to the bill. He calls the wife over and she agrees to pay. I smiled a fake smile hugged the wife and left. I understand times are hard in Cuba but they go over board with some of the bullshit.

I applaud what you did. They try to pull this shit, because it works a good percentage of the time. Most guys, unlike you, don't have the balls or the language ability to fight it. Or they just don't feel like bothering for 10 or 30 bucks. It's not just about saving money. It's about setting a precedent for the next time.

[Mr Gogo]

Guard up.

Taboc and Vedadofun make excellent points. I posted a few months ago about where I met the casa owners niece and she became a regular. I arrived in Cuba last week and decided to stay at a new casa in a new area because I like to experience new things and keep the old things for later. Plus I don't like being predictable. The old casa owner asked for a blood pressure monitor so I purchased one in the States to take to him. Well I went to the older casa and the owner wasn't there but his wife was and it wasn't his wife from the last trip. I asked about the niece but the new wife wasn't helpful at all so I left.

I happened to see a girl from my first trip and we hit the new casa and had sex. I gave her 30 cuc and said come back later and we will hangout and she could spend the night and I would have more money for her. She completely fucked that up by asking for money to buy clothes to wear that evening. She gave me an ultimatum to either give her clothes money or she wasn't coming back. Needless to say I never called or saw her for the rest of my trip. I went to the other casa hoping to locate the niece but the wife wasn't helping me. As I left the first wife walked up and gave me a hug. She went in the casa and made three phone calls and the niece was on the way. The two wives didn't like each other and argued over the 15 cuc I left for the nieces private car. I would later find out from the niece the she caught the bus for 1 cuc.

When I went to meet the niece she was at a restaurant with the first wife and some new dude. We had drinks and they grabbed a menu and lights went off in my head. My 40 cuc drinking bill was about to become 80 cuc if I don't put the brakes on, which I did. I paid the 40 cuc drinking bill but I was pissed that the niece was willing to let them milk me dry. At the casa I explained to the niece that I have money for her not her friends. We spent the next two days having sex and I gave her 70 cuc and sent her home. I really wanted to give her more but I was still pissed.

Later that night I'm sitting alone at an outdoor bar drinking mojitoes when the first wife and the guy walk up. They sit and talk but I never offer them anything. They would run inside to the bar every few minutes. I'm ready to pay 9 cuc for my three mojitoes when the waiter hands me a bill for 21 cuc. I said WTF. I explained to him I had 3 mojitoes and not the four Cuba libres added to the bill. He calls the wife over and she agrees to pay. I smiled a fake smile hugged the wife and left. I understand times are hard in Cuba but they go over board with some of the bullshit.