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I'm not sure I understand the CUP motto. I read in some old posts that it was cheaper to pay 4000-5000 CUP than 80 $ USD but with the conversion it's 160-180 $. If anyone can enlighten me.
I'm not sure I understand the CUP motto. I read in some old posts that it was cheaper to pay 4000-5000 CUP than 80 $ USD but with the conversion it's 160-180 $. If anyone can enlighten me.Official rate is 24 CUP per dollar, but rate on street seems to be around 180 CUP per dollar. So 5000 CUP would be around 30 dollars if you got the 180 CUP per dollar.
I'm not sure I understand the CUP motto. I read in some old posts that it was cheaper to pay 4000-5000 CUP than 80 $ USD but with the conversion it's 160-180 $. If anyone can enlighten me.When I was there in February I got 160 CUP per 1 USD, so you do the math. Now this exchange rate I got was on the so call black market, I. E. Street.
If you do the math for $80 USD exchanged at the official rate (around $110 CUP per 1 USD) you'd get 8800 CUP. If you do the math and get the same rate I got then $80 USD would turn into 12,800 CUP!, so that's 4,000 CUP more than the official rate.
Mondo.
P.S. Heads up, when exchanging money for CUP, try and get the highest denomination bills available, I. E. , 100,500 or 1,000 notes. If you get the lower denomination bills, 20,50 then you'll have your pockets stuffed full with bills that won't buy you anything worthwhile.
Just read this article on Cuba. This apply mainly for beginners to Cuba. I found it pretty evenly reported. It applies to North Americans mostly but everyone else can benefit from reading it.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/what-you-need-to-be-aware-of-as-a-tourist-visiting-cuba/ar-AA1dxuDV?ocid=mailsignout&pc=U591&cvid=4ad637ade39a481db2129533ff343197&ei=135
Mondo.
BossMan1031
07-11-23, 00:37
When I was there in February I got 160 CUP per 1 USD, so you do the math. Now this exchange rate I got was on the so call black market, I. E. Street.
If you do the math for $80 USD exchanged at the official rate (around $110 CUP per 1 USD) you'd get 8800 CUP. If you do the math and get the same rate I got then $80 USD would turn into 12,800 CUP!, so that's 4,000 CUP more than the official rate.
Mondo.
P.S. Heads up, when exchanging money for CUP, try and get the highest denomination bills available, I. E. , 100,500 or 1,000 notes. If you get the lower denomination bills, 20,50 then you'll have your pockets stuffed full with bills that won't buy you anything worthwhile.This might be a dumb question but, where do you do this at. I do just ask around. The last time I was in Cuba was back in 2015 on a cruise. I'm coming down with family in a few months since we really like Cuba the last time around.
This might be a dumb question but, where do you do this at. I do just ask around. The last time I was in Cuba was back in 2015 on a cruise. I'm coming down with family in a few months since we really like Cuba the last time around.In my case I have a contact who knows me and I've help him out taking some supplies for him from the USA.
I'm pretty sure if you rent a private place the owner would be more than willing to exchange some for you. Make sure you know what the street rate is so you can get a fair deal.
Like I said when I was there I got 160 CUP to 1 USD, that was back in February, don't know if this is the case when you get there, therefor just Google "street rate" before you leave town.
Have a good trip and report back.
Mondo.
p.s. I'd be pretty skeptical to do this with somebody I don't know, but that's just me. Also, if you bring USD you can buy stuff at most places but you need to do the math as far as what they're willing to give you in exchange.
The official exchange rate at the airport or Cadecas is around 110 to 1 USD.
Also, I exchanged 100 USD at a time which gave me 16,000 CUP at the time. Since I had the connection to do it, otherwise if you get a "trusted" connection to do this, if I was you, I'd try to figure out my daily expenses and the # of days I was planning to be there and that way get as few transactions as possible, otherwise this task can become a hassle.
Also, before you get there try and email with the person where you'll be staying and ask about exchanging availability with 'em, pretty sure they'll be able to help you out.
One last thing, take 100 USD bills or Euros, make sure they are in really good shape, i.e. no markings or crumpled.
BossMan1031
07-24-23, 06:09
In my case I have a contact who knows me and I've help him out taking some supplies for him from the USA.
I'm pretty sure if you rent a private place the owner would be more than willing to exchange some for you. Make sure you know what the street rate is so you can get a fair deal.
Like I said when I was there I got 160 CUP to 1 USD, that was back in February, don't know if this is the case when you get there, therefor just Google "street rate" before you leave town.
Have a good trip and report back.
Mondo.
p.s. I'd be pretty skeptical to do this with somebody I don't know, but that's just me. Also, if you bring USD you can buy stuff at most places but you need to do the math as far as what they're willing to give you in exchange.
The official exchange rate at the airport or Cadecas is around 110 to 1 USD.
Also, I exchanged 100 USD at a time which gave me 16,000 CUP at the time. Since I had the connection to do it, otherwise if you get a "trusted" connection to do this, if I was you, I'd try to figure out my daily expenses and the # of days I was planning to be there and that way get as few transactions as possible, otherwise this task can become a hassle.
Also, before you get there try and email with the person where you'll be staying and ask about exchanging availability with 'em, pretty sure they'll be able to help you out.
One last thing, take 100 USD bills or Euros, make sure they are in really good shape, i.e. no markings or crumpled.Sorry for the late response, but this really helps. I have been reading a lot in the Cuba threads and trying to watch the few youtube out there. The only problem I have is, I'm going down with tons of family who don't know about our lovely hobby, and I don't speak any Spanish.
Seems like things are changing for the better. This event was held this past weekend in Cayo Santa Maria, on the north coast of Santa Clara province.
You can Google Cayo Santa Maria to check this place out. It's supposed to be a resort with beautiful beaches.
I was told there was plenty of action going on with hot Cubanas and some foreigners. Wish I could have been been there, haha. Well, maybe next year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imDbN0fCsGA
Mondo.
Hi guys!
Need your advice and info.
I am planning my vacation to Cuba, Holguin within a month.
I am from Canada w / o Canadian passport but with work permit.
By Cuban regulation I must have tourist card which is issued basis I possess following:
1. Insurance. Where to buy?
2. Prove that I have booked a hotel / room. Is this true?
As I understand tourist card will be given onboard plane (flight is planning to be from Montreal).
Therefore I am in doubt. Should I buy insurance and book hotel and insurance on beforehand or all will done on arrival?
Is there any guide on how to arrange formalities?
For now I am thinking to buy all inclusive resort, with travelling it is just 1400 for 2 weeks. Seems it will be cheaper then to arrange all by myself.
Thank you!
Hi guys!
Need your advice and info.
I am planning my vacation to Cuba, Holguin within a month.
I am from Canada w / o Canadian passport but with work permit.
By Cuban regulation I must have tourist card which is issued basis I possess following:
1. Insurance. Where to buy?
2. Prove that I have booked a hotel / room. Is this true?
As I understand tourist card will be given onboard plane (flight is planning to be from Montreal).
Therefore I am in doubt. Should I buy insurance and book hotel and insurance on beforehand or all will done on arrival?
Is there any guide on how to arrange formalities?
For now I am thinking to buy all inclusive resort, with travelling it is just 1400 for 2 weeks. Seems it will be cheaper then to arrange all by myself.
Thank you!Here you go bro.
https://gocuba.ca/tips/entering-the-country/
You are welcome.
This is a heads up for the ones here that dig jazz & Cuban music. I attend this event yearly, except when it's cancelled cause of the Covid pandemic.
In case someone is interested and do not speak Español, you can do a quick Google translation on the article.
I'm arriving on the 18th for 2 weeks. In case someone wants to meet, shoot me a PM, so we can exchange numbers.
Del 21 al 28 de enero de 2024 llega la 39 edicióand del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza.
Por: Thalía Fuentes Puebla.
En este artículo: Cuba, Cultura, Festival Jazz Plaza, Jazz, Música.
16 octubre 2023.
El Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza, con un prestigio consolidado en sus 38 ediciones, abre el año por todo lo alto why este 2024 no será la excepcióand. En la edicióand 39, del 21 al 28 de enero, convergeráand el jazz con la música popular cubana why sonoridades de otros países de la regióand. La Habana why Santiago de Cuba seráand las sedes principales.
La imagen del evento parte de la obra "Jazz Plaza", creada por Bobby Carcasés, presidente de honor why fundador del festival, quien siempre ha tenido inquietudes en el área de las artes plásticas. Segúand explicó en conferencia de prensa, el concepto de la obra parte de la fusióand entre el jazz, la improvisacióand why la meditacióand.
Entre LOS platos fuertes del evento destaca un espectáculo concebido por el pianista Roberto Fonseca, director artístico del festival, en el que se unirá la magia del jazz con el talento why prestigio del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, bajo la direccióand de Viengsay Valdés, concierto que celebra LOS 75 años de la compañía que fundó la Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso.
La 39 edicióand del Jazz Plaza —que rendirá tributo a la obra de Bola de Nieve, Miguelito Cuní why seeésar Pupy Pedroso— tendrá como sedes principales en la capital el Teatro Karl Marx, el Teatro Nacional de Cuba why sus dos salas, la Covarrubias why la Avellaneda, el Teatro América, el Martí, el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, el Pabellóand Cuba, la Fábrica de Arte Cubano, LOS Jardines del Teatro Mella why la Casa de la Cultura de Plaza. En Santiago, la música llegará hasta el Teatro Heredia, el Iris Jazz Club, el Patio Jutía Conga de la Uneac, el Teatro Martí, el Café Teatro Macubá why la Sala why Plaza Dolores.
Tambiéand, del 22 al 27 de enero sesionará el Coloquio Leonardo Acosta In Memorian, espacio dedicado al debate sobre temas relacionados con el jazz why la industria de la música, que en esta ocasióand tendrá un momento para el intercambio teórico con estudiantes de las escuelas de arte.
El público podrá disfrutar del concierto "Música amada", el theía 21, para celebrar LOS 50 años de Joaquíand Betancourt, Premio Nacional de Música 2019, why el 15 aniversario de su Joven Jazz Band. Ese mismo theía estará en el Teatro Heredia Nachito Herrera why la Sinfónica de Santiago de Cuba, más instrumentistas de otras provincias del oriente del país.
El saxofonista Ted Nash vuelve a Cuba para ofrecer un espectáculo en el Teatro Martí junto al proyecto Cubadentro que lidera el pianista Alejandro Falcóand why la compañía danzaria Malpaso.
En el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes estaráand Janio Abreu why el instrumentista estadounidense Víctor Goines why Mayito Rivera, por su parte, homenajeará a Miguelito Cuní en un concierto bajo la direccióand musical de Germáand Velazco.
Si algo caracteriza al Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza es salirse de ese género musical why unir por siete theías a intérpretes why ejecutantes de diferentes generaciones, latitudes why ritmos. Las aspiraciones son altas, why si, como siempre, se unen la creatividad, el talento why el arte, cada rincóand de Santiago why La Habana, del 21 al 28 de enero, se inundará de música. ¡Pa' que flujazz!
It is my understanding that I would need to obtain a General License under one of the 12 approved categories in order to fly to Cuba from the US. Conveniently, I will already be in the Dominican Republic, and not the US before flying to Cuba, and will be going to Mexico before I return to the US.
Tldr; I have a US passport, but have exactly 0 flights between Cuba and the US for my visit.
Is there anything I should know? I'll bring USD in cash obviously, and purchase medical insurance at the airport in Cuba? Or at the airport in Santo Domingo?
Thanks in advance for any wisdom.
Tank Not Mt
11-09-23, 17:27
It is my understanding that I would need to obtain a General License under one of the 12 approved categories in order to fly to Cuba from the US. Conveniently, I will already be in the Dominican Republic, and not the US before flying to Cuba, and will be going to Mexico before I return to the US.
Tldr; I have a US passport, but have exactly 0 flights between Cuba and the US for my visit.
Is there anything I should know? I'll bring USD in cash obviously, and purchase medical insurance at the airport in Cuba? Or at the airport in Santo Domingo?
Thanks in advance for any wisdom.Get Medical Insurance at home not at the airport. Exchange usd at your Casa or anywhere you can trust not the airport or Government location. Have fun and try to learn a little Spanish.
Wondering if anyone has recently been to Camaguey or Holguin? This site needs an update. I was in Camaguey a little over a year ago and it was dire. No girls, hard to find beer, people scared of police. Disappointing as I was used to the old days, like pre-pandemic. And difficult to get to these cities, due to lack of gasoline. I was in Holguin about three years ago, just as the pandemic hit. Little to no action. Although I got into a conversation with a woman who told me she enjoyed being peed on. I was more into her friend, but her friend wasn't into me or general waterworks.
My question: Have these places rebounded? Are girls "hungry" for dollars and out in the streets? I know the economy is shit and the resources are scarce, but logic tells me that a fit and eager girl with a "come hither" smile can always find money if she wants to. Please let me know of any recent visits to Holguin or Camaguey. I'm missing Cuba, esp. CMW and those incredible women.
Thought I post a couple of websites about travel to Cuba for those who might not be familiar with all requirements.
First site is pretty informative as far as people who are not familiar with different aspects of Cuba travel.
https://www.cubaunbound.com/filling-out-cuba-dviajeros-travel-form
Second site explains what Cuba requires when traveling there before and after arriving.
https://dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu/inicio
Mondo.
It has been awhile since in Cuba and seems much has changed for mongering.
Last time I was in Varedero not much so any one can help in new news either in Havana or Varedero,?
One report stated action may be had in varedero visa a lifeguards but I have never seen lifegurad in any beaches in varedero? I must have missed something here?
Help!
Sammytheman
07-12-24, 20:53
Hey folks. So I was in Cuba in May and the official exchange rate was 25 Cuban pesos for $1 USD. However on the streets you could easily get 300 to 350 pesos per $1 USD. You'd think that you now have more purchasing power bit not really. You see, every bar, club, store or restaurant raise the prices to match tye street rate. For example a meal at a nice restaurant would cost $10 USD OR 3000 Cuban pesos NOT 250 Cuban pesos. So if you exchange $100 USD at a bank, you'd only get 2500 Cuban pesos which won't even cover your meal! I didn't go to a bank obviously but when I ran out of money and wanted to withdraw money from my credit card at an ATM, I was offered the lower rate. I had to beg a Cuban friend of my Cuban friend for $200. Now I want to send him the money back but the bank would only give him 5000 pesos which is actually equivalent to $17 USD if you were to spend it on things in Cuba. This is so frustrating! Why the dumb communist government got rid of CUC is beyond me. Back then 1 CUC was equivalent to $1 USD. So my question is how do I get $200 USD to my Cuban friend in Cuba?? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.
Hey folks. So I was in Cuba in May and the official exchange rate was 25 Cuban pesos for $1 USD. However on the streets you could easily get 300 to 350 pesos per $1 USD. You'd think that you now have more purchasing power bit not really. You see, every bar, club, store or restaurant raise the prices to match tye street rate. For example a meal at a nice restaurant would cost $10 USD OR 3000 Cuban pesos NOT 250 Cuban pesos. So if you exchange $100 USD at a bank, you'd only get 2500 Cuban pesos which won't even cover your meal! I didn't go to a bank obviously but when I ran out of money and wanted to withdraw money from my credit card at an ATM, I was offered the lower rate. I had to beg a Cuban friend of my Cuban friend for $200. Now I want to send him the money back but the bank would only give him 5000 pesos which is actually equivalent to $17 USD if you were to spend it on things in Cuba. This is so frustrating! Why the dumb communist government got rid of CUC is beyond me. Back then 1 CUC was equivalent to $1 USD. So my question is how do I get $200 USD to my Cuban friend in Cuba?? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.How hot is she?
Hey folks. So I was in Cuba in May and the official exchange rate was 25 Cuban pesos for $1 USD. However on the streets you could easily get 300 to 350 pesos per $1 USD. You'd think that you now have more purchasing power bit not really. You see, every bar, club, store or restaurant raise the prices to match tye street rate. For example a meal at a nice restaurant would cost $10 USD OR 3000 Cuban pesos NOT 250 Cuban pesos. So if you exchange $100 USD at a bank, you'd only get 2500 Cuban pesos which won't even cover your meal! I didn't go to a bank obviously but when I ran out of money and wanted to withdraw money from my credit card at an ATM, I was offered the lower rate. I had to beg a Cuban friend of my Cuban friend for $200. Now I want to send him the money back but the bank would only give him 5000 pesos which is actually equivalent to $17 USD if you were to spend it on things in Cuba. This is so frustrating! Why the dumb communist government got rid of CUC is beyond me. Back then 1 CUC was equivalent to $1 USD. So my question is how do I get $200 USD to my Cuban friend in Cuba?? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.How hot is she? LOL! You have fun while there? Where you fly from?
Hey folks. So I was in Cuba in May and the official exchange rate was 25 Cuban pesos for $1 USD. However on the streets you could easily get 300 to 350 pesos per $1 USD. You'd think that you now have more purchasing power bit not really. You see, every bar, club, store or restaurant raise the prices to match tye street rate. For example a meal at a nice restaurant would cost $10 USD OR 3000 Cuban pesos NOT 250 Cuban pesos. So if you exchange $100 USD at a bank, you'd only get 2500 Cuban pesos which won't even cover your meal! I didn't go to a bank obviously but when I ran out of money and wanted to withdraw money from my credit card at an ATM, I was offered the lower rate. I had to beg a Cuban friend of my Cuban friend for $200. Now I want to send him the money back but the bank would only give him 5000 pesos which is actually equivalent to $17 USD if you were to spend it on things in Cuba. This is so frustrating! Why the dumb communist government got rid of CUC is beyond me. Back then 1 CUC was equivalent to $1 USD. So my question is how do I get $200 USD to my Cuban friend in Cuba?? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.You got someone in Cuba to lend you $200 US? You should at least try to get the equivalent amount back to him (or her). May be that the only way is to have someone drop it off for you as I get it that sending it through official channels will not get you the street value for the dollar.
Hey folks. So I was in Cuba in May and the official exchange rate was 25 Cuban pesos for $1 USD. However on the streets you could easily get 300 to 350 pesos per $1 USD. You'd think that you now have more purchasing power bit not really. You see, every bar, club, store or restaurant raise the prices to match tye street rate. For example a meal at a nice restaurant would cost $10 USD OR 3000 Cuban pesos NOT 250 Cuban pesos. So if you exchange $100 USD at a bank, you'd only get 2500 Cuban pesos which won't even cover your meal! I didn't go to a bank obviously but when I ran out of money and wanted to withdraw money from my credit card at an ATM, I was offered the lower rate. I had to beg a Cuban friend of my Cuban friend for $200. Now I want to send him the money back but the bank would only give him 5000 pesos which is actually equivalent to $17 USD if you were to spend it on things in Cuba. This is so frustrating! Why the dumb communist government got rid of CUC is beyond me. Back then 1 CUC was equivalent to $1 USD. So my question is how do I get $200 USD to my Cuban friend in Cuba?? I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks.Here is the deal;.
Call Cuballama or you can also do it thru their app. I'd suggest you calling them. You need to register with them, I. E. Give them your phone number and email addy.
Once you're register, you are able to send $$ or do recargas (phone minutes).
If you send USD, the commission is 10%, prolly the same in other currencies.
The person in Cuba can receive the money in USD or CUP, not sure what exchange rate they get, so if it was me I'd instruct them to give them USD. That way if they want to exchange the money to CUP they can do so.
You are welcome.
Mondo.
WaltoDerri
09-13-24, 20:19
This is a heads up for the ones here that dig jazz & Cuban music. I attend this event yearly, except when it's cancelled cause of the Covid pandemic.
In case someone is interested and do not speak Espaol, you can do a quick Google translation on the article.
I'm arriving on the 18th for 2 weeks. In case someone wants to meet, shoot me a PM, so we can exchange numbers.
Del 21 al 28 de enero de 2024 llega la 39 ediciand del Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza.
Por: Thala Fuentes Puebla.
En este artculo: Cuba, Cultura, Festival Jazz Plaza, Jazz, Msica.
16 octubre 2023.
El Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza, con un prestigio consolidado en sus 38 ediciones, abre el ao por todo lo alto why este 2024 no ser la excepciand. En la ediciand 39, del 21 al 28 de enero, convergerand el jazz con la msica popular cubana why sonoridades de otros pases de la regiand. La Habana why Santiago de Cuba serand las sedes principales.
La imagen del evento parte de la obra "Jazz Plaza", creada por Bobby Carcass, presidente de honor why fundador del festival, quien siempre ha tenido inquietudes en el rea de las artes plsticas. Segand explic en conferencia de prensa, el concepto de la obra parte de la fusiand entre el jazz, la improvisaciand why la meditaciand.
Entre LOS platos fuertes del evento destaca un espectculo concebido por el pianista Roberto Fonseca, director artstico del festival, en el que se unir la magia del jazz con el talento why prestigio del Ballet Nacional de Cuba, bajo la direcciand de Viengsay Valds, concierto que celebra LOS 75 aos de la compaa que fund la Prima Ballerina Assoluta Alicia Alonso.
La 39 ediciand del Jazz Plaza que rendir tributo a la obra de Bola de Nieve, Miguelito Cun why seesar Pupy Pedroso tendr como sedes principales en la capital el Teatro Karl Marx, el Teatro Nacional de Cuba why sus dos salas, la Covarrubias why la Avellaneda, el Teatro Amrica, el Mart, el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, el Pabelland Cuba, la Fbrica de Arte Cubano, LOS Jardines del Teatro Mella why la Casa de la Cultura de Plaza. En Santiago, la msica llegar hasta el Teatro Heredia, el Iris Jazz Club, el Patio Juta Conga de la Uneac, el Teatro Mart, el Caf Teatro Macub why la Sala why Plaza Dolores.
Tambiand, del 22 al 27 de enero sesionar el Coloquio Leonardo Acosta In Memorian, espacio dedicado al debate sobre temas relacionados con el jazz why la industria de la msica, que en esta ocasiand tendr un momento para el intercambio terico con estudiantes de las escuelas de arte.
El pblico podr disfrutar del concierto "Msica amada", el thea 21, para celebrar LOS 50 aos de Joaquand Betancourt, Premio Nacional de Msica 2019, why el 15 aniversario de su Joven Jazz Band. Ese mismo thea estar en el Teatro Heredia Nachito Herrera why la Sinfnica de Santiago de Cuba, ms instrumentistas de otras provincias del oriente del pas.
El saxofonista Ted Nash vuelve a Cuba para ofrecer un espectculo en el Teatro Mart junto al proyecto Cubadentro que lidera el pianista Alejandro Falcand why la compaa danzaria Malpaso.
En el Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes estarand Janio Abreu why el instrumentista estadounidense Vctor Goines why Mayito Rivera, por su parte, homenajear a Miguelito Cun en un concierto bajo la direcciand musical de Germand Velazco.
Si algo caracteriza al Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza es salirse de ese gnero musical why unir por siete theas a intrpretes why ejecutantes de diferentes generaciones, latitudes why ritmos. Las aspiraciones son altas, why si, como siempre, se unen la creatividad, el talento why el arte, cada rincand de Santiago why La Habana, del 21 al 28 de enero, se inundar de msica. Pa' que flujazz!Hoping someone still checks this thread LOL but are there Jazz or Salsa music festivals planned for this year or next? I googled and I'm seeing packages for different dates and I am not sure what's real or a scam because these packages are charging thousands.
Wonder if any one here is having the same issue.
Lately I've been trying to track flights to Habana this coming January as to be able to pull the lever when a good deal comes thru.
Happens that a bunch of sites show a message saying, For regulatory reasons, we are unable to display results for this search.
Question, anyone here having the same issue? Again this search is from the USA, not sure from other countries.
Could this be as a result of the so called "embargo"?
Anyone know any way around this? Would a VPN do the trick?
Appreciate any help.
Mondo.
Wonder if any one here is having the same issue.
Lately I've been trying to track flights to Habana this coming January as to be able to pull the lever when a good deal comes thru.
The fool proof way around any regulatory issues is to fly to Cancun or Mexico City then hop on a flight from there to Havana.
I had same issue with Aeromexico website in August-.
Their website was prompting me to answer if I was a US citizen in order to complete ticket purchase.
Both Orbitx and Booking.com are American companies and make it very difficult to purchase flights to Cuba.
Question, anyone here having the same issue? Again this search is from the USA, not sure from other countries.
I'm good finding flights from Toronto. Quick Google search shows me flights with Copa or Aeromexico though. No US airlines.
I kind of thought everyone knew this but Yew Ess citizens have to go through a process showing they are going there for cultural, educational, diplomatic reasons etc. Canadians no. Now for those from the Yew Ess thinking about going via México, yes you will probably be okay but please note that if you DO get caught, it's $10,000 and it's likely you'll have problems with future travel. Personally, as a Yew Ess citizen, I would not risk it when Colombia etc is not that much farther away.
Eustisflman
10-14-24, 15:25
First there are only a select few US airlines that are allowed to enter Cuba (few as in maybe 3).
Second entry can only be from select US airports (again like 5 in the whole USA).
AA.com direct and you can book. They offer 5 flights daily to Havana and like 2 to some of the other Cuba cities direct from MIA. Using some search tool for Cuba flights from the USA is not reliable.
Wonder if any one here is having the same issue.
Lately I've been trying to track flights to Habana this coming January as to be able to pull the lever when a good deal comes thru.
Happens that a bunch of sites show a message saying, For regulatory reasons, we are unable to display results for this search.
Question, anyone here having the same issue? Again this search is from the USA, not sure from other countries..
Have you guys seen that the power went down on the entire island today? Wow, things just go from bad to worse.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/power-goes-entire-island-cuba-leaving-10-million-people-dark-rcna176169
Have you guys seen that the power went down on the entire island today? Wow, things just go from bad to worse.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/power-goes-entire-island-cuba-leaving-10-million-people-dark-rcna176169Seems like their main power plant had to shut down and this triggered a wider shutdown through out the whole system. It's slowly coming back.
Airports not affected.
Mondo.
Not true at all that the airport is "unaffected. " It is completely without power and operating off the backup generators. Anyone willing to fly in under those conditions is welcome to do so, but I will pass.
And now there is a new total blackout as of 06:15 on Saturday (today). My heart goes out to those people, who have endured so much for so long. Hope it gets better soon.
Hey all,
I know, from experience, that US based bank credit cards won't work in Cuba. Tried it, just for giggles and nope.
That said, I have read recently that it's possible for US citizens to open credit cards from Canadian banks. I actually spoke with Scotiabank customer service today, who confirmed that yes, I can travel to a branch in Canada, bring documentation with me to confirm my identity, etc. And open a Canadian based credit card account that *should* allow me to use it in Cuba with no difficulties.
I think I will try this, but am curious if anyone else has done it.
First some answers to obvious follow-on questions. Yes, I know this is expensive, but I have more money than sense and also, I'm just genuinely curious to see if this will work.
If it does, it would take away one of the biggest travel to Cuba annoyances. The lack of a credit card payment option. Not that I can't continue to use cash, it works perfectly fine, but man, it would be nice to just whip out a card and pay, especially in the nicer restaurants, and also to be able to go to places like Hotel Gran Packard, and other hotels, that only take cards, no cash!
Anyway, if any US citizens have gone about getting a Canadian bank based credit card and successfully used it in Cuba, I'd love to hear that.
Thanks!
Nomars777.
As most prolly know by now, Rafael is heading to eastern Cuba.
"A partir de las actuales condiciones meteorológicas generadas por la tormenta tropical "Rafael", que impactará de manera directa en la zona occidental de Cuba, se ha decidido suspender el servicio why las operaciones en LOS aeropuertos de Gerona, Cayo Largo del Sur, La Habana why Varadero desde las 12 de la noche de hoy, martes 5 de noviembre, hasta las 12 del theía del jueves 7 del mes en curso".
For those of you not fluent in Espanol, translation refers to the airports listed above will be closed Tuesday at noon till Thursday at noon. The above quote is from Cuban media.
Just a heads up in case someone has plans to fly in during those times.
Mondo.
And now an earthquake!! Sweet jeebus, what a horrible year for Cuba.
Newton York
11-10-24, 23:37
And now an earthquake!! Sweet jeebus, what a horrible year for Cuba.And now it's an earthquake? Did something else happen before the earthquake? After everything that's going on in the world, I do my best to not follow the news anymore, so if there's a hurricane coming my way, I'm pretty much fucked.
Is Cuba still the hobbying heaven it was said to be? Was it ever? I know it was back in the mid 2010's. But is it still?
And now it's an earthquake? Did something else happen before the earthquake? After everything that's going on in the world, I do my best to not follow the news anymore, so if there's a hurricane coming my way, I'm pretty much fucked.
Is Cuba still the hobbying heaven it was said to be? Was it ever? I know it was back in the mid 2010's. But is it still?Mid 2010's? More like mid- to late 90's.
Hello to all currently in (or just returned from) the island of the most beautiful girls in the world. Can someone tell me what the current "on the street" exchange rate is for the US Dollar? When I was there in August it had dropped a little to about 305 pesos to one dollar. Curious how things are now. Thank you for your help. If anyone wants to get a beer, I'm at the ice cream shop on Industria off of San Rafael. Hasta luego.
Hello to all currently in (or just returned from) the island of the most beautiful girls in the world. Can someone tell me what the current "on the street" exchange rate is for the US Dollar? When I was there in August it had dropped a little to about 305 pesos to one dollar. Curious how things are now. Thank you for your help. If anyone wants to get a beer, I'm at the ice cream shop on Industria off of San Rafael. Hasta luego.Seems like they are in the same neighborhood as last August, +/- 10 CUP. Ask your host and he'll give you and updated info.
BTW, I posted yesterday about the places in Miramar around 1st ave and 70th stree, have you venture out there?
Mondo.
Mehedi Khan
01-28-25, 02:35
Can you find paid companionship at all-inclusive resorts in Cuba (Cayo Coco or Varadero).
And now it's an earthquake? Did something else happen before the earthquake? After everything that's going on in the world, I do my best to not follow the news anymore, so if there's a hurricane coming my way, I'm pretty much fucked.
Is Cuba still the hobbying heaven it was said to be? Was it ever? I know it was back in the mid 2010's. But is it still?There was a massive power outage. Google the details.
Hey gents,
What's your guys' take on this possible travel ban for countries on the red list that includes Cuba? Do you think it'll cause extra issues with travelling to Cuba?
Hey gents,
What's your guys' take on this possible travel ban for countries on the red list that includes Cuba? Do you think it'll cause extra issues with travelling to Cuba?Prolly, if / when Trump imposes the travel sanctions, it'll set most USA mongers back to the Bush era.
Back in the day most everyone had to travel thru a 3rd country, Mexico used to be my choice.
On the positive side Cuban customs will not stamp your passport, for whatever that's worth.
Mondo.
P.S., Seems like Trump has given in to Rubio, someone who's going to make everything to shut off any travel to Cuba.
Our only hope is if Trump gets rid of him before new policies kick in.
TravelingMan3
03-12-25, 13:17
I planned to go to Cuba in August I'd hate to have to cancel or find another way in. Hopefully the restrictions if any are just on them coming here.
This is something I've seen a bunch of times, not only here in the ISG but others sites as well.
I understand the similarity for some with the clothing brand "Columbia" But the country is spelled as Colombia. Thought I'd let our non Español speakers the difference between the two.
Mondo.
Ps, I'm sure are Colombian friends appreciate the right spelling.
I'm heading to Havana in August. I am fairly sure that the exodus out of Cuba has slowed way down due to the political situation in the US. So I am wondering if that has affected the exchange rate and the demand for dollars. In January, you could easily find 300 to the dollar. Can anyone tell me what the rate is now?
Another thing: I'll also be heading inland to Camaguey where I have some friends. When there is electricity and beer aplenty, the city is wonderful. Great people, laid back scene. However, the last few visits there was a shortage of both power and Crystales. But worse than that, absolutely no chicas to be found in or around Republica. I'm sure not many will venture out to Camaguey in the current climate. But if you have been recently, can you report on the situation? I sorely miss those Agramonte girls who would wander through el parque in the evenings.
I'm heading to Havana in August. I am fairly sure that the exodus out of Cuba has slowed way down due to the political situation in the US. So I am wondering if that has affected the exchange rate and the demand for dollars. In January, you could easily find 300 to the dollar. Can anyone tell me what the rate is now?For current street rates, see the link below. That seems to be what has been recommended multiple times in the forum.
https://eltoque.com/en
CaneCounty
06-22-25, 02:40
Hey fellas,
Is there a massage scene in Havana. Visiting in a few weeks. Will be sure to provide a report but was curious about massage. Haven't seen much of any talk about it being a thing in Havana. Appreciate the contributions.
Hey fellas,
Is there a massage scene in Havana. Visiting in a few weeks. Will be sure to provide a report but was curious about massage. Haven't seen much of any talk about it being a thing in Havana. Appreciate the contributions.There is one on Calle Linea entre M y N in the Vedado section. You'll see a gal seating on the stairs in front of the building. I think when she's not busy.
Now, this is to say, nothing like here in the states. I take it you are from the USA. A fellow monger tried it and told me there was no happy ending, jjjj.
Below there is a link (in Español) There are a few ads on massage. Let us know in case you have luck scoring a goal or two.
Mondo.
https://www.revolico.com/search?category=servicios&subcategory=gimnasio-masaje-entrenador&page=2
CaneCounty
06-23-25, 02:17
There is one on Calle Linea entre M y N in the Vedado section. You'll see a gal seating on the stairs in front of the building. I think when she's not busy.
Now, this is to say, nothing like here in the states. I take it you are from the USA. A fellow monger tried it and told me there was no happy ending, jjjj.
Below there is a link (in Espaol) There are a few ads on massage. Let us know in case you have luck scoring a goal or two.
Mondo.
https://www.revolico.com/search?category=servicios&subcategory=gimnasio-masaje-entrenador&page=2Yeah I'm from the states.
Will report back after my trip.
Perusing thru YouTube found this video (link below).
My question: has anyone here checked this place out and report back about the action there?
Mondo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTP_7fHmwDs
CaneCounty
07-07-25, 03:38
There is one on Calle Linea entre M y N in the Vedado section. You'll see a gal seating on the stairs in front of the building. I think when she's not busy.
Now, this is to say, nothing like here in the states. I take it you are from the USA. A fellow monger tried it and told me there was no happy ending, jjjj.
Below there is a link (in Espaol) There are a few ads on massage. Let us know in case you have luck scoring a goal or two.
Mondo.
https://www.revolico.com/search?category=servicios&subcategory=gimnasio-masaje-entrenador&page=2Didn't make it to the edificio but the app was golden, a few were duds but did find one that will be on the long term roster. Appreciate OG.
Perusing on YouTube and found this video, circa 2017. I'm sure most everyone has been at this location.
Enjoy it and hopefully you find her, jjjj.
Mondo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVczWZir0po
Muzungufotsy
09-01-25, 07:32
Perusing on YouTube and found this video, circa 2017. I'm sure most everyone has been at this location.
Enjoy it and hopefully you find her, jjjj.
Mondo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVczWZir0poVery unlikely. She probably left the country long time ago.
Very unlikely. She probably left the country long time ago.No, she's still lives there. However, she's in high demand in many countries as a dancing instructor, think EU, gives salsa / timba / son lessons all over. No luck for us gringos since she prolly can't get a visa to enter here, thanks to the TACO man and his crew.
Mondo.
Woodenlivers
11-25-25, 20:40
Has anyone tried www.YourCasaParticular.com?
I might give this a try when I go next spring instead of booking on airbnb. From what I'm understanding, a lot of the properties do not have owners living there, so you have complete privacy. All of the ads I've looked at say "all Cuban guests are welcome anytime", so no registering anyone. Looks like the listed price is for single rooms, but you can arrange to rent the entire casa.
I'm trying to run through a lot of girls my next trip, so I'm looking for nice privacy. Not trying to parade girl after girl through a lobby when I'm busting 3 nuts a day, LOL. Only thing I'm concerned about is the site is still priced in CUC. I do still see some of the locations on google maps with the same names and some have pics.
If anyone knows a guy that has the kind of place I need that is walking distance from the action, please let me know.
Has anyone tried www.YourCasaParticular.com?
I might give this a try when I go next spring instead of booking on airbnb. From what I'm understanding, a lot of the properties do not have owners living there, so you have complete privacy. All of the ads I've looked at say "all Cuban guests are welcome anytime", so no registering anyone. Looks like the listed price is for single rooms, but you can arrange to rent the entire casa.
I'm trying to run through a lot of girls my next trip, so I'm looking for nice privacy. Not trying to parade girl after girl through a lobby when I'm busting 3 nuts a day, LOL. Only thing I'm concerned about is the site is still priced in CUC. I do still see some of the locations on google maps with the same names and some have pics.
If anyone knows a guy that has the kind of place I need that is walking distance from the action, please let me know.Nah, that's the same typically, or worse. I mean, Cubans need to register and pay the government a fee to legally rent a room or place to someone else. That is essentially their listing fee. However, even if you book, on arrival someone could be there, and you will get the usual "oh. They wanted to stay longer, I couldn't kick them out". Then spend a few hours seeing plenty of run down places before you settle for one. You don't pay ahead, but it's a hassle. Should be cheaper since once they list it on Airbnb they lose some money, but only recommend if you know the host and trust them. Airbnb is more of a guaranteed booking. But Airbnbs there are also Casas Particulares, have the Anchor logo, or they would be in big trouble. The fact that they list in CUC, it hasn't been updated for many years. Before Airbnb that's how I rented, knock on the door and see inside.
BusinessTravl
11-26-25, 06:36
Nah, that's the same typically, or worse. I mean, Cubans need to register and pay the government a fee to legally rent a room or place to someone else. That is essentially their listing fee. However, even if you book, on arrival someone could be there, and you will get the usual "oh. They wanted to stay longer, I couldn't kick them out". Then spend a few hours seeing plenty of run down places before you settle for one. You don't pay ahead, but it's a hassle. Should be cheaper since once they list it on Airbnb they lose some money, but only recommend if you know the host and trust them. Airbnb is more of a guaranteed booking. But Airbnbs there are also Casas Particulares, have the Anchor logo, or they would be in big trouble. The fact that they list in CUC, it hasn't been updated for many years. Before Airbnb that's how I rented, knock on the door and see inside.It seems to me like Airbnb hosts are strict on visits from Chicas.
How do you guys solve it.
BusinessTravl
11-28-25, 20:28
What do you guys do then the chicas ask for money or help with recargas.
Do you give them anything at all before meeting them; o seems like they're used to gringos spoiling them.
I'm not fund of giving away stuff before even meeting them / or before some sort of relationship is established.
What do you guys do then the chicas ask for money or help with recargas.
Do you give them anything at all before meeting them; o seems like they're used to gringos spoiling them.
I'm not fund of giving away stuff before even meeting them / or before some sort of relationship is established.Nope. In fact, many are on Badoo just for that, with no intention of meeting up. Badoo is the lowest of the low in the app dating world; keep that in mind.
Point and click seems easy and comfy, but don't count on Badoo meetups to keep you happy in Cuba. It's boots on the ground, taxi driver connections, clubs.
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