Havana

[KingSanto]

Day 1:

So I touch down around 10:30 AM, smooth trip. There's a pretty chill non-pro that I've hanging out with so I had my trusted "airport" taxi pick her up from her place and then come get me from the airport. After that he took us to my Airbnb - $40 total for that. Airbnb is in Vedado right off Calle 23 (La Rampa).

Now it's time to change money. I hit up my connect at Papi Rey to see if they were exchanging today, no answer. So I go back to the basics (Check my "Day 1" post from January) and find another guy to exchange money with in the telegram group for Havana money exchange. He says he'll give me the 370 rate plus he delivers. Nice. He comes over and exchanges $400 for me. I get back 148 K pesos. Now we're ready.

I grab a La Nave over to Old Havana and get 9 various cigars from Cohiba Atmosphere ($92). Excellent selection. Keep in mind that CA only accepts dollars. Anyway, after that we eat at Lo De Monik. Nice Atmosphere, pretty good food and prices. 2 beers, 2 waters, Piña Colada, Ceviche, Tostones, Grilled chicken, rice and yuca - 10 K pesos ($27). Feeling good. La Nave over to Imperial barbershop and get a fire haircut for 1900 pesos ($5). They always do a great job.

Now I'm ready to go out. It's Thursday so obviously it's Pazillo Bar night. Head over to Pazillo and it's packed. If you're here on a Thursday, Pazillo is an excellent choice. Arrive before 10:30 if you plan on sitting / eating. If you're just there to drink and hunt down some non pros, arrive whenever. Beautiful women from wall to wall. Shooting fish in a barrel if you know some Spanish. No, actually, it's like shooting fish in a freezer. They close at 3 AM and stay packed all the way to the end.

After getting absolutely shitfaced in Pazillo, we head over to Cafe FM (burger and Milkshake joint open 24 hours) and get some burgers, Croquetas, more beer, 7 K pesos ($18.91). Nothing crazy quality wise but it's a decent burger and great when you're sauced at 3 AM LOL. After that, La Nave back to the crib and pass the fuck out. Excellent, excellent Day 1. Let's see what Day 2 has in store.

[CiscoMech]

Lucky you!! Have a great trip. Can't wait to read all about it. How long are you going for?

I'll be rolling through this weekend. Going to try to maximize that CPN!

[EMode]

Yup; tell me about it. I touch down again tomorrow. I better buckle up, it's going to be a wild one!

Lucky you!! Have a great trip. Can't wait to read all about it. How long are you going for?

[KingSanto]

Yup; tell me about it. I touch down again tomorrow. I better buckle up, it's going to be a wild one!

Currently seeing maximum exchange rate of 375 CUP per 1 USD and 395 CUP per 1 EURO. These rates are pretty for those traveling to Cuba using USD and EUROS.

[MongerHunger]

Currently seeing maximum exchange rate of 375 CUP per 1 USD and 395 CUP per 1 EURO. These rates are pretty for those traveling to Cuba using USD and EUROS.

[KingSanto]

Templo and Pazillo are generally going to have non-pros because they aren't "tourist hotspots".

Pazillo does this thing every Thursday with discounted drinks and things like beer pong or other games. I'm on the younger side so these things appeal to me. It's a good place to start the night and vibe. A warm up / pre-game spot so to speak.

Templo tends to have a concert every Wednesday and it's a nice setup to meet people when it's full.

Yesterday I just went to la zorra why el cuervo, easy night.

I will try Templo tonight, and pazillo tomorrow. Are those spots a mix of pros and regular singles?

[Manic Mt]

Tuesdays are tough for the club scene so I'm not going to pretend like I know where to go. However, if you're just looking for a pro, check out V&S after 11 PM. As for Wednesday, Templo Bar for sure. Thursday, start off with Pazillo Bar after like 8 PM and end the night with either Hola Habana (Pazillo is great on Thursdays so you may opt to just stay there, YMMV).

Yesterday I just went to la zorra why el cuervo, easy night.

I will try Templo tonight, and pazillo tomorrow. Are those spots a mix of pros and regular singles?

[KingSanto]

Tuesdays are tough for the club scene so I'm not going to pretend like I know where to go. However, if you're just looking for a pro, check out V&S after 11 PM. As for Wednesday, Templo Bar for sure. Thursday, start off with Pazillo Bar after like 8 PM and end the night with either Hola Habana (Pazillo is great on Thursdays so you may opt to just stay there, YMMV).

I'm currently in La Habana as well, and I can confirm what you've mentioned. I took a walk along Rafael, spent some time in centre Habana unfortunately, I found very little in terms of quality.

I'm considering going to a club, but I'm unsure which one to choose for a Tuesday night.

Recommendations are more than welcome. I'm primarily looking for quality, even if it comes at a slightly higher price. Thank you.

[Manic Mt]

Hello brothers in crime!

I spent whole day walking in Old Havana. And to be honest I met some streetwalkers, but they were all not in good shape.

Like cheap street walkers everywhere.

Any tips for Havana Vieja? Or is it better to take a walk more into newer parts of city?

I'm currently in La Habana as well, and I can confirm what you've mentioned. I took a walk along Rafael, spent some time in centre Habana — unfortunately, I found very little in terms of quality.

I'm considering going to a club, but I'm unsure which one to choose for a Tuesday night.

Recommendations are more than welcome. I'm primarily looking for quality, even if it comes at a slightly higher price. Thank you.

[Morales85]

Hello brothers in crime!

I spent whole day walking in Old Havana. And to be honest I met some streetwalkers, but they were all not in good shape.

Like cheap street walkers everywhere.

Any tips for Havana Vieja? Or is it better to take a walk more into newer parts of city?

[Morales85]

Hey bro!

Any update on your time in Havana?

I asked taxi drivers I got through La Nave. One of them took me to Johnny bar and then to Presidente Hotel. Both were duds. Hopefully, will have a better time today.


Here's a recap.

I went to El Tablazo for dinner yesterday. Food was nice, place is very lively. Everyone was in a group or a pair so I doubt any chance of picking up.

Then made the trip to FAC to find it was closed. Made a mistake of letting my taxi go. Asked other taxi drivers there and no one knew why it was closed. Another taxi driver recommended Hotel Presidente and quoted 10,000 mil to take me there. Politely declined and walked to the nearest street corner and ordered a cab via La Nave.

New driver recommended Johnny club. A dud, then took me to Presidente Hotel. I walked in and was told that they have a lounge bar. There was no one there. So another dud. Had asked the taxi to wait in anticipation of this situation. He then took me to Salon Rojo. Paid 1000 Cup entry fee and sat nursing a poorly made Cuba libre. There weren't many people there so finished my drink and left. On the way out asked if I can come back, was told I can come back in 15 mins else I will be at the back of the queue and pay 1000 cup again.

Walked over to La zorra y El cuervo and it was packed. It is a small place with a jazz band playing / singing. There is a 1000 cup entry here too. As there was no place to sit, stepped out and walked over to Cabaret Turquino. Seems like a popular place as it had a long queue to get in. I waited and when my turn came was told that it is a card only place, no cash. Fuck! Had not brought my cards with me, only cash. The mesero said no. So walked out and back to my casa and slept off the first night.

I won't say I am not disappointed but accept that it is what it is.

BTW, girls on Badoo do not respond at all. I have sent messages to like 100 girls and perhaps 8-10 have replied. Maybe it is me. My profile, my message, i am on free version, and perhaps my poor spanish. Not sure if I am doing anything wrong.

Today morning went to El Bilky for breakfast, good coffee here. Then took the Havana Club Ron Museum tour - highly recommend. Then walked to La Floridita bar to see what the fuss is all about Ernest Hemmingway. Nice band was playing. Downed a daiquiri and did the long walk down san Rafael to my casa in vedado. Hopefully,with King Santo's recommendation today evening may be different.

[KingSanto]

Nah, I can't get PM's yet because I'm too lazy to send the $25 in an envelope; I'll get to it one of these days. Maybe when I send the $50 into the consulate for my Visa. Two birds one stone.

Anyway, I'm in my late 20's and had a fucking ball. Not in my 30's yet but it's close enough. Read the forum and you'll be fine. My Spanish is really, really good though and that does make a difference.

Still, you'll be fine without it. Just do some due-diligence before you go.

Let us know how was hunting!

I will visit Havana next week, anybody there in that time to hang around?

KingSanto any chance to send you PM?

How do you see chances for good looking European in mid 30's to get lucky in Havana?

Nevermind with pro or non-pro.

[KingSanto]

LOL. Man. Read the forum. I hope your trip to Havana isn't within the next day or two because you're setting yourself up to get absolutely hosed.

I'm I reading this wrong? Isn't 6000-7000 CUP like 250-290 usd??

[MongerHunger]

I'm I reading this wrong? Isn't 6000-7000 CUP like 250-290 usd??

Yep you're reading it wrong because you haven't bothered to read or research anything in this forum. RTFF!

[Kabah2025]

3. Every guy pays a different price. I normally hang around 6000-7000 CUP. When I started I was paying 9000 CUP until I got hip to the game.

I'm I reading this wrong? Isn't 6000-7000 CUP like 250-290 usd??