Thanks that was a great video and extremely informative!! Planning to visit in a couple of months so would be great to know which places did you choose to visit and which of them do you recommend and which not.
It's probably best to change to USD or Euros at a bank in Canada before you leave, if you want to change to pesos in Cuba. Usually Euro and USD are both accepted at the same rate inside of Cuba, as far as I could tell. CAD is accepted at the official exchange stands (pretty bad rates) and some people will take CAD, but not as well accepted as the other two.
Yep, I’d go with Airbnb. I also met a traveler who was pretty successful just walking around the city without a reservation and knocking on doors (the rental houses are marked with a sign) to find a place, especially in Old Havana.
@@manatee3629 ok, sounds like the way to find a good match. Just need to know this and seems answer is here but here goes: it appears then that no proof of reservation is need when arriving? Thanks!
Hi. How about people from USA getting etecsa service that is operated by Cuba government and remember USA restrictions and regulations? Would it be a problem ? Thanks for answering
The full list of restricted entities is here: www.state.gov/cuba-restricted-list/list-of-restricted-entities-and-subentities-associated-with-cuba-effective-january-8-2021/ AFAIK ETECSA is not one of them. You will need a VPN to access certain services though, such as the Apple App Store, when on Cuban internet. Enjoy your trip!
Bring more cash than you think you need! Food and transportation aren’t that cheap in Cuba. I brought $500 for 6 nights and cut it really really close. I wouldn’t convert everything in the beginning, maybe just $50-$100 at a time. It’s mostly for restaurants and La Nave. It’s easy to convert through your Casa host and a lot of places (tours, rentals, etc.) will prefer foreign currency at a very good rate.
Yes, I believe so. The ones that I couldn't access are things like the Apple App Store and Netflix, which don't operate in Cuba. Download the Proton VPN app before you leave though just in case! It's free unless you need to stream video.
What do I need to do to actually get to Cuba? do I just need to get the visa that's it or are there any additional steps do I need to take as an American
You mean Cuba right? You need to go to one of 2 airports (Houston or Miami?) and buy a visa at the gate there. You also need a stated mission/purpose of visiting, and avoid staying at government/military owned hotels. Some won’t even let you stay with an American passport. Use Airbnb and watch the last bit of my video!
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Great info! I just got back from Cuba - I wish I had seen this beforehand ❤😊
Thank you! I'm going in December 2023 and your information so MUCH MORE definitive than anything I've seen or read. Keep up the great work!
Thank you and have a fantastic time in Cuba!
Hi I'm Joe I'm going to cuba as well in December
Thanks for the great information! I'm going to stay in Havana for a while this winter.
Have fun in Havana!
Thanks that was a great video and extremely informative!! Planning to visit in a couple of months so would be great to know which places did you choose to visit and which of them do you recommend and which not.
Thanks for the kind words! I’m uploading a vlog very soon but I guess you might have already went haha. How was your Cuba trip?
good info in SIM card
I believe Verizon now offers service in Cuba so if you’re on them you might not even need the SIM!
Very help full Thanks JK
Glad you found it helpful! Enjoy your visit to Cuba!
Great video. thank you
Thanks!! Are you planning on going to Cuba soon?
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching and have a good time in Cuba!
I will be traveling to Cuba next week can I change a few canadian in peso or US Dollars
It's probably best to change to USD or Euros at a bank in Canada before you leave, if you want to change to pesos in Cuba. Usually Euro and USD are both accepted at the same rate inside of Cuba, as far as I could tell. CAD is accepted at the official exchange stands (pretty bad rates) and some people will take CAD, but not as well accepted as the other two.
Verizon works in Havana now btw... it's June 2024
That’s amazing! So you can just roam down like any other country?
Do you need reservations for lodging before you get there? Very informative video, thanks.
Yes the safest bet is Airbnb. If you are American you can’t stay in the hotels because most are owned by the Cuban government.
@@antoniojackson7219 thanks! You did a great job. Keep traveling and sharing. Two Antonio’s, just noticed!
Yep, I’d go with Airbnb. I also met a traveler who was pretty successful just walking around the city without a reservation and knocking on doors (the rental houses are marked with a sign) to find a place, especially in Old Havana.
@@manatee3629 ok, sounds like the way to find a good match. Just need to know this and seems answer is here but here goes: it appears then that no proof of reservation is need when arriving? Thanks!
No, I don’t believe so. It’s been a while since I went there but I think the Tourist Card (basically a a visa) that you buy doesn’t ask for address.
Hi. How about people from USA getting etecsa service that is operated by Cuba government and remember USA restrictions and regulations? Would it be a problem ? Thanks for answering
The full list of restricted entities is here: www.state.gov/cuba-restricted-list/list-of-restricted-entities-and-subentities-associated-with-cuba-effective-january-8-2021/
AFAIK ETECSA is not one of them. You will need a VPN to access certain services though, such as the Apple App Store, when on Cuban internet. Enjoy your trip!
@@manatee3629 wowwww thank you so much 😊
As you said before, you will always be using a communist organization. Do not go there! Blockade this Dictatorship!
Thank you for this advice. Was wondering about the medical insurance that they ask for. Do you have any information on that.
Yes, it’s included in your plane ticket. Required for every flight to Cuba!
How much money do you recommend to convert to the currency? On average how much did you spend or what amount do you find useful?
Bring more cash than you think you need! Food and transportation aren’t that cheap in Cuba. I brought $500 for 6 nights and cut it really really close.
I wouldn’t convert everything in the beginning, maybe just $50-$100 at a time. It’s mostly for restaurants and La Nave. It’s easy to convert through your Casa host and a lot of places (tours, rentals, etc.) will prefer foreign currency at a very good rate.
I will go to Cuba at the end of January. Will I be able to access Facebook and western news sites or will I need a VPN?
Yes, I believe so. The ones that I couldn't access are things like the Apple App Store and Netflix, which don't operate in Cuba.
Download the Proton VPN app before you leave though just in case! It's free unless you need to stream video.
Great video! Regarding the internet, do you happen to know where the etecsa office is in Varadero Airport? Is it open 24h?
According to this website suenacuba.com/tourist_sim_card_cuba/how_to_get_cellular_internet there is one before customs and it’s open 24/7!
When I sign up to get the Sim card it asks for my phone number. I'm assigned a new number in Cuba to enter into LA Nave?
Yes, the SIM card will have a number associated with it - your American number won’t work in Cuba!
So I just downloaded PROTON VPN and the list of countries they give does not include Cuba. Is this correct and will not be a problem when I get there?
So the countries they list are the countries that you can VPN into. As long as your home country is there, you’re good
What do I need to do to actually get to Cuba? do I just need to get the visa that's it or are there any additional steps do I need to take as an American
You mean Cuba right? You need to go to one of 2 airports (Houston or Miami?) and buy a visa at the gate there. You also need a stated mission/purpose of visiting, and avoid staying at government/military owned hotels. Some won’t even let you stay with an American passport. Use Airbnb and watch the last bit of my video!
Always check off to support the cuban people
can I have the link for the air bnb you used
Vedado Havana: abnb.me/apVzbLbJSBb
Vinales: abnb.me/Yj2KwpeJSBb
Old Havana: abnb.me/ZVbYaSgJSBb
All were great in different ways!
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