Travel Questions and Advice

[HSendatsu]

Thanks, I always have solid trip reports, so you can expect the same if I travel to Cuba.

So, if I check the "help to the Cuban people" do I have to show proof of something, besides that I want to chase putas?

As long as I know, you don't.

[TomJackin]

Hey TJ,

There are 12 options for a US citizen to pick when traveling to Cuba. Below is the list of them. You pick one before leaving for Cuba at the airport when you have to pay for your visa. Don't worry once you get your tix they will explain this.

Most people pick "help for the Cuban people".

Here is the list of options to pick:

The 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba are: family visits; official business of the USA Government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations; journalistic activity; professional research and professional meetings; educational activities; religious activities; public performances, help to the Cuban people.

Not to worry you'd be good to go, no problema.

Make sure you report when you get back.

Mondo.

Thanks, I always have solid trip reports, so you can expect the same if I travel to Cuba.

So, if I check the "help to the Cuban people" do I have to show proof of something, besides that I want to chase putas?

[Mondo707]

I'm thinking about going to Cuba. But, the rules are confusing. What box do you check on the form "Reason for travel?

Please help!

Hey TJ,

There are 12 options for a US citizen to pick when traveling to Cuba. Below is the list of them. You pick one before leaving for Cuba at the airport when you have to pay for your visa. Don't worry once you get your tix they will explain this.

Most people pick "help for the Cuban people".

Here is the list of options to pick:

The 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba are: family visits; official business of the USA Government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations; journalistic activity; professional research and professional meetings; educational activities; religious activities; public performances, help to the Cuban people.

Not to worry you'd be good to go, no problema.

Make sure you report when you get back.

Mondo.

[TomJackin]

I'm thinking about going to Cuba. But, the rules are confusing. What box do you check on the form "Reason for travel?

Please help!

[NamasteParis]

Hey,

I'm arriving at Varadero airport for my first Cuba vacation. My final goal is Guanabo. But I'm not in a hurry so I have to questions:

1. Is there anything noteworthy to see / visit on the way from Varadero airport to Guanabo? For instance, mongering for a day or two in Matanzas?

2. What transportation do I best use? Uber? Bus / Viazul? Any private taxi? What prices can I expect if I go straight from the Airport to Guanabo?

3. Is it better if I reserve a casa for the first couple of nights and let them arrange a pickup?

Cheers!

2. Uber does not exist in Cuba. To check the schedule and price of the bus: https://www.viazul.com For instance Varadero-Matanzas takes 45 mn and costs 6 USD.

For the taxi, you can check what price you should expect taking private taxi with smart driver + new car + on time + no late arrival + no surprise, at this link. These prices are the max you should pay. Then bargain with the local taxis, according to the car. http://taxivinalescuba.com/?lang=en&secc=transfers. For instance the same itinerary would be about 30mn and 40 USD.

3. As said before, if first time in Cuba, better airbnb at least for first nights. If you speak spanish and have the EXACT adress of your casa, you can take a taxi at the airport. If you don't want hassles, or spend time bargaining with taximen, then book the transfer with the casa, but of course they'll take their commission.

Oh and don't forget to download offline google maps before you get there.

[Rebel Monger]

Hey,

I'm arriving at Varadero airport for my first Cuba vacation. My final goal is Guanabo. But I'm not in a hurry so I have to questions:

1. Is there anything noteworthy to see / visit on the way from Varadero airport to Guanabo? For instance, mongering for a day or two in Matanzas?

2. What transportation do I best use? Uber? Bus / Viazul? Any private taxi? What prices can I expect if I go straight from the Airport to Guanabo?

3. Is it better if I reserve a casa for the first couple of nights and let them arrange a pickup?

Cheers!

If your target is Guanabo, why don't you fly to Havana instead? It's closer and I bet a lot cheaper.

As for mongering, I'd say you can get lay anywhere in Cuba, all you have to do is talk to the ladies in a respectful manner and see where things go.

[Peaty]

Hey,

I'm arriving at Varadero airport for my first Cuba vacation. My final goal is Guanabo. But I'm not in a hurry so I have to questions:

1. Is there anything noteworthy to see / visit on the way from Varadero airport to Guanabo? For instance, mongering for a day or two in Matanzas?

2. What transportation do I best use? Uber? Bus / Viazul? Any private taxi? What prices can I expect if I go straight from the Airport to Guanabo?

3. Is it better if I reserve a casa for the first couple of nights and let them arrange a pickup?

Cheers!

[Ty Down]

To complete the previous answer:



4. They mostly use IMO in Cuba. Whatsapp very seldom.

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You are absolutely right. IMO is the new thing in Cuba, you can even video chat / facetime here in the states to Cuba.

[NamasteParis]

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely avoid Santiago then! But the Santa Clara I am looking at is more or less centered in Kuba, nowhere near a beach. I don't think it fits the bill either.

Spend one or 2 days in Santa Clara (nice city), and then head to Cairibean or Remedios (great!)

Nice beach there.

[NamasteParis]

Hey,

For my upcoming first trip to Cuba I have a couple of questions:

1. can you buy cialis / tadalafil over the counter?

2. are airbnbs a good idea? I think it might be beneficial because they're probably not as strict about registering chicas. On the other hand, they're probably not well known by chicas and might not have cards I can hand out.

3. since very recently, it seems you can rent a SIM card for 3 CUC per day and get like 2.5 GB of mobile traffic (3 G, maybe even 4 G around havana) for 20 CUC. Does anyone have experience with that, I. E. Does the internet actually work? This seems like the best / only option to go online anywhere.

4. is whatsapp big with chicas? Or how do I best stay in contact with them?

5. how dangerous is it to mess with drugs? Can you trust a chica to score something?

6. from the reports I've read, you can get the chicas to agree to 30 CUC short time and 50 CUC long time. Is that realistic? Because on the other hand, I read chicas demanding 80 CUC for short time in havana clubs.

Thanks for any insights!

To complete the previous answer:

1. No. Bring it.

2. On airbnb, you will find only casas particulares. Every casa particular in AirBnb will ask you to register any guest going in. But you have no choice. If first time there, airbnb is a good option.

3.

4. They mostly use IMO in Cuba. Whatsapp very seldom.

5. You don't want to do that man.
6. Yeah that's the maximum normal price, if you know the game, and speaks spanish fluently. Cuban people are into talking a lot, so discuss, bargain, and bargain. With sense of humour and style, you could even get a "normal" girl for free (or almost). Chicas are not "spoiled" yet (except maybe in Havana), so please preserve this unique environment.

[Peaty]

Don't go to Santiago for the beach. There are two beaches: siboney, and buey cabon. They are the worst I've been in my life.
Maybe Santa Clara would fit your needs.

Thanks for the advice, I'll definitely avoid Santiago then! But the Santa Clara I am looking at is more or less centered in Kuba, nowhere near a beach. I don't think it fits the bill either.

#2 - Yes airbnb, if you find a chica, she will know where to go.
#3 - Yes, there is 3 G moblie internet now. The chicas are going crazy! Also, if you're an American, some providers have recently added Cuba to their international calling packages. I know AT&T has.
#4 - CubaMessenger http://www.cubamessenger.com/?l=en.
#5 - Don't even think about drugs, if someone approaches you with drugs, run away screaming! Seriously.
BTW, I would look into Playa Cayo Coco, or Caibarien - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIm9INhHLNw.
Have fun!

Hey,

thanks a lot for that helpful advice! The combination of 3 G + CubaMessenger looks very promising.

My plan would be to collect lots of numbers during the day, at the beach, in the city, in shops and at night, then filter those down via short time to a couple of girls that are open to GFE and spending a couple of days together.

Especially in the first week, I'd need to collect many numbers and for that I need a lot of contact with locals.

For your suggestion Playa Cayo Coco (or any Cayos) it seems that while they have beautiful beaches, they are rather cut off and don't give much opportunity to meet locals in shops, restaurants, night life etc. Is that true?

For your suggestion Caibarien, with a population of around 30.000, it seems to fit the bill of meeting locals but doesn't really have good beaches nearby, does it?

So, thanking all of you for your help, I want to reiterate these criteria:

* The vacation area / city should have a safe, touristy beach closeby (max. 30 mins by bus, ideally walkable), where I can buy a chair, swim daily, eat and leave my stuff without worrying about theft. The beach doesn't have to be sandy or beautiful!

* The area should be medium size (population probably 30.000), so that it has plenty of local talent, as well as shops, restaurants and clubs to explore. Ideally, most things should be within walking distance, unlike in Havana.

* There needs to be a mix non-pros, semi-pros and pros with more or less predictable "hunting grounds". I'd really like to avoid dry spells of a couple of days because, for instance, there is no action during weekdays when I couldn't collect enough numbers during the weekend.

Again, I appreciate any input on cities that fit all these criteria. I promise I won't spoil the girls or prices and will return with reports!

[Ty Down]

Hey,

For my upcoming first trip to Cuba I have a couple of questions:

1. can you buy cialis / tadalafil over the counter?

2. are airbnbs a good idea? I think it might be beneficial because they're probably not as strict about registering chicas. On the other hand, they're probably not well known by chicas and might not have cards I can hand out.

3. since very recently, it seems you can rent a SIM card for 3 CUC per day and get like 2.5 GB of mobile traffic (3 G, maybe even 4 G around havana) for 20 CUC. Does anyone have experience with that, I. E. Does the internet actually work? This seems like the best / only option to go online anywhere.

4. is whatsapp big with chicas? Or how do I best stay in contact with them?

5. how dangerous is it to mess with drugs? Can you trust a chica to score something?

Thanks for any insights!

# 1 - I'm not sure.

#2 - Yes airbnb, if you find a chica, she will know where to go.

#3 - Yes, there is 3 G moblie internet now. The chicas are going crazy! Also, if you're an American, some providers have recently added Cuba to their international calling packages. I know AT&T has.

#4 - CubaMessenger http://www.cubamessenger.com/?l=en.

#5 - Don't even think about drugs, if someone approaches you with drugs, run away screaming! Seriously.

BTW, I would look into Playa Cayo Coco, or Caibarien - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIm9INhHLNw.

Have fun!

[NamasteParis]

Hey,
But of those, only Santiago seems to fit the beach bill.

So, do you have any suggestions for a beach town that can also sustain 2 weeks of mongering? Is Santiago worth the visit?

Thanks!

Don't go to Santiago for the beach. There are two beaches: siboney, and buey cabon. They are the worst I've been in my life.

Please read my report here: http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...=1#post2150238.

There are black pigs on the beach, eating the trash found everywhere, bands of young people with low quality music speaker, but volume at max, and they come by motorbike right on the beach, parking their motorbike at your feet! Only cuban people, and very few tourists. Cans and bottles everywhere, on the sand and in the water.

Meanwhile, girls from Santiago are very cool and easy to approach. Normal girls next door, willing to know some foreigners. Santiago has a decent nightlife too. If you take the plane with Cubana, it can take your day, as many flights are just cancelled or delayed many hours!

Trinidad is a great town, with salsa and very nice beach, but no easy mongering there. Meanwhile the best place in Cuba to relax with your GF, if you have one.

Maybe Santa Clara would fit your needs.

[Peaty]

Hey,

For my upcoming first trip to Cuba I have a couple of questions:

1. can you buy cialis / tadalafil over the counter?

2. are airbnbs a good idea? I think it might be beneficial because they're probably not as strict about registering chicas. On the other hand, they're probably not well known by chicas and might not have cards I can hand out.

3. since very recently, it seems you can rent a SIM card for 3 CUC per day and get like 2.5 GB of mobile traffic (3 G, maybe even 4 G around havana) for 20 CUC. Does anyone have experience with that, I. E. Does the internet actually work? This seems like the best / only option to go online anywhere.

4. is whatsapp big with chicas? Or how do I best stay in contact with them?

5. how dangerous is it to mess with drugs? Can you trust a chica to score something?

6. from the reports I've read, you can get the chicas to agree to 30 CUC short time and 50 CUC long time. Is that realistic? Because on the other hand, I read chicas demanding 80 CUC for short time in havana clubs.

Thanks for any insights!

[Peaty]

Hey,

I like to swim and spend time at the beach daily. When I'm not at the beach, I'd like to scout for nice girls I can vibe with and spend a fee days together, I. E. Proper GFE.

I fear the scene around Havana, playas del este and Guanabo is too hardcore in that regard.

I've heard the best playgrounds are cities like Camaguey, Las Tunas, Holguin, Santa Clara and Santiago.

But of those, only Santiago seems to fit the beach bill.

So, do you have any suggestions for a beach town that can also sustain 2 weeks of mongering? Is Santiago worth the visit?

Thanks!