I`m Cuban, I've been in DR three times because I love the atmosphere and the dominican people, Being in DR is so similar too be in Cuba! Same trees and flowers, same skin color, same smiles and good vibes, we are so alike. Besides we Cubans love merengue and SONIA SILVESTRE.
@@Angette22 shut up y’all dominicans always hating on Puerto Rican’s first off y’all always stealing ideas like the Puerto Rican mofongo and pasteles number 2 learn a lil history salsa was born in new York city by Puerto Rican’s n Cubans Cuba never had a Rhythm called salsa idiot read
@@tratallere Stealing? Dominican Republic is the oldest country in the Americas. Your mofongo is our mangu. Most dishes in the Caribbean were bought by immigrants from Europe and Africa and Middle East. Alcapurria for example, was brought from the Middle East. Dominican call it Kipe. So, nobody invented it or steal it. Concerning Salsa, Johnny Pacheco (Dominican) is the father of the salsa music, worked with musicians from Cuba and Puerto Rico, and he himself admitted that it is derived from the Cuban son. Yes, salsa has a different flavor than the real Cuban son.
What a good job on this video. This will help so many people. Probably the best comparison video yet. For me i just love cuba. I love the older look cause it gives it that cuba feel. After seeing how they live and their homes i dont want flawless hotels lol. And yes everyone complains about the food but you dont go to cuba for food, you go for the beach 🏖. But you can always find something to eat. All i gotta say is dont go to a poor country and expect to live in perfect conditions. That’s disrespectful to the locals. I would never complain in cuba after seeing how they live.
the problem is that some people only know punta cana beaches but bahia de las aguilas south dominican republic is one of the best beaches in the world when it comes to beauty is like a pool
@@neldadon What does that have to do with the video, but if you're curious of why Gomez helped the Mambises I'll tell you why, You know why, because the ones that where fighting the Spaniards where their own people, in other words, spaniards where fighting first and second generation spaniards, hijos y nietos de Espanoles, which where harassed all the time if they would fight against their own blood/people. Don't think one second that the Cubans are pendjos, plus not only are we not pendejos but we have been the most successful of all the Hispanics in the U.S.
@@mannyrodriguez5453 I love Cuba, however D.R. like Cuba had no interest in becoming "independent". DR fought Haiti and Spain. It was naive for them to separate from Spain, the living conditions for the poor have gotten worse.
I love Cuban 🇨🇺 people there country is nice but I prefer Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 I love the people there and if you know Spanish like I do you can go to more of the local tourist areas like San Jose de las Matas is one of the most safe places in the Dominican Republic so I don’t even worry as much about that of course always with precaution
I went to Cuba 2 times and never been to the DR. I like Cuba because it wasn't to hot but wasn't to cold either. some days in rained for a little though. in Cuba I find their chicken, fries and pizza the best. their lemonade, ice cream and Pina coladas were good too! the resort I went to was pretty nice and the workers were sweet! I'm going back there soon. Cuba is definitely an option
I love the hustle like and ruggedness of the DR. It’s a country with the most diverse landscape in the Caribbean and the oldest European city in the Americas. Cuba I love the feeling of being stuck in the past and un crowded beaches. Yet I like how the DR mixes the modern with the old. Dominican Republic 🇩🇴!
My mom is crazy of Cuba but me I found Dominican Republic verry good even the food. I been to Cuba 3 times and Dominican Republic once wich was Peurto plata and every day it was raining I spent there one week and came back home at the Christmas eve. My mom told me one thing and its about the dump wich you can find everywhere in Dominican Republic but despite off that there is more tourists in Dominican Republic than Cuba.
Food,food,food. Let me ask you. Do you eat bacon every day ? To me my friend SAFE comes first. Yes you’re right about resorts but you also right about people, beaches, walking on the streets etc... Cuba is different, the viber is much more intense. Been to Cuba more the 30 times and I love it.
DR and Cuba are very similar in geography and culture . With that said DR is way more modern and up to date , Cuba unfortunately isn’t si that would be the difference
Both are beautiful countries, but that is incomparable because Dominicanan Republic is too much modern than Cuba, For resorts is better Dominican Republic but For cultural and Historical stuff is better Cuba, I love both Countries 🇨🇺 🇩🇴🙏💪🏼🎊
You Cubans have been saying when Cuba becomes free for 60 years now. The problem with Cuba is the division. Cuba have never experienced with democracy, and Cubans have a very dominating personality. Nothing is impossible, by the time Cuba catches up to DR, DR would be even more advanced. Cuba is just history, for the history books.
The difference between Punta Cana and Puerto Plata is the haitian population around the resorts, Bavaro, Verón and all the towns around. Puerto Plata doesn't have that problem. About the sand, you need to go to Bahía de las Aguilas. Considered one of the biggest, natural crystal clear pools in the world. Also Playa Juanillo, in Bavaro... Saona Island, Playa Cosón, Playa Grande and many virgin beaches around our coasts. If you are talking about cigars, you need to talk about Arturo Fuente collection. Hopefully the info was helpful!😁
Cubas beaches are the best, no country can touch the color of the sand, "WHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE" YES WHITE SAND, and Cuba has way more beaches than the D.R. with close to 500 islands surrounding the island.
Dr has the consistency when it comes to there resorts in terms of luxury such as food and amazing drinks where as you don't find that consistentcy in Cuba. I do agree that Cuba does however have amazing beaches of course.
My suggestion would be before you go to Varadero go to playa Pilar, Cayo santo Maria, playa Parasio, mar Azul , cayo jutia , cayo Levisa, cayo coco , cayo largo I can keep going 🔥🔥
Thank you for the suggestions I will definitely check them out. I do love both countries they both have their pros and cons. As I travel more and check out different spots like you suggested I get to share more. So thank you. Feel free to subscribe to see my journeys.
The beaches in the D.R. can not touch the island beaches that you are mentioning, the only advantage that the DR has over Cuba is the new technology and modernization, the D.R. is also smaller than Cuba, Cuba is almost 4 times larger than the DR which has more to offer when sight seeing and beaches. Plus Cuba has almost 500 small and tiny islands that surround the island.
I've never been to the Caribbean before but planning a trip in a few months. Personally I'm looking for the wow factor when it comes to the beach itself. I want white sand and crystal clear blue water. I could deal with an average resort if the beach was spectacular
Well my most recent trip was to Cuba and had an opportunity to visit Havana which was great if you are into historical stuff then Havana is great. I feel Cuba is putting in the effort to improve food wise which was great. I went to the ocean vista azul and for the most part it was a great resort. But it still cant beat the consistency and outstanding service i received in the dominican resorts like the majestic elegance and the trs turquesa. I have made videos on the cruz azul as well as the majestic on this channel if you wanted to see them feel free.
@@AngBonaTV thanks so much. I'm drawn towarda Cuba for the beaches and authenticity, but DR for the servoce. Such a first world problem - where to travel too. Thanks again
Very Informative video! I personally prefer Cuba over DR and was always happy with where I stayed. I would highly recommend the Pardisus Rio De oro in Holguin! Everything including the food is awesome there 😍 And Havana is an amazing city to visit.
Cuba is so much more beautifully feels more Caribbean with white sand and beautiful beaches and Havana is the most beautiful city in the Caribbean then comes San Juan and then Santo Domingo
Obviously this guy loves the DR everyone has their opinion, for me its Cuba, I don't want Americanized I liked the old feel of Cuba. I've had friends that have gone to the DR and hated it. So research and and make your choice on want you want.
I do love both. There's just a certain standard to be expected at both specifically on resorts. The main one being the food. Food on resorts in Cuba is not the greatest.
That’s what I’m saying I have been all over the Caribbean and Cuba is top 3 most beautiful. The beaches are are beautiful the architecture in Havana and Trinidad are beautiful. Obviously Dominican Republic is more fancy because it’s a free country. Imagine when cuba becomes free 🇨🇺 Cuba will become the most touristy island in the Caribbean
@@allkingsthelabel4971 but do we want it to be more touristy? I agree with you it's an amazingly beautiful country only thing I have a difficult time finding is good food. At least on the resort's that is.
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I have been to Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and cuba 🇨🇺 but hands down cuba wins!! The architecture in Cuba is the best in the Caribbean. Havana was known to be the Rome of the Caribbean and Cuba has beautiful beaches so does Dominican Republic. Cuba also has a lot of beautiful beaches Varadero is not even close to being Cuba’s best. But overall Cuba 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
I would agree with you but in Havana everything is neglected unlike Santo Domingo which is a very modern city and also the colonial zone is in a much better condition than Cuba although it is only a square kilometer or something like that
The only thing you can compare is the ocean water . The resorts in cuba suck big time & service sucks. Food in cuba is disgusting and don’t drink the water. No internet no phone no transportation… it’s all to difficult. The DR is way better by like 100%.
Im cuban and even though I have not been in DR, I can tell you DR is a better tourist destination today. They have more to offer since they an open economic in contrast to Cuba where most places belong to the government and their service sucks. Now, I think most of us coincide that Cuban culture it is a little bit richer than DR one, but again comparing these 2 places today in 2020 is not fear.
Just got back from Cuba the wifi just cost $1 an hour not $8, yes I could only access it in the lobby but it didn't bother me. I went to Iberostar Luagona azul Varadero it had the best bacon I had ever had, my teen boys loved it and their local coke taste . And yes it is super safe we got scooters on rent and went to almost very part of Varadero with no issue and even saw female tourist taking jogs in the night. The best think about Cuba I liked was sellers dont haggle you, you say no and that is the end of it. If you want to sit in resort and do noting else go to Dominican, if you want explore a little too than no place like Cuba in the Caribbean
Hey bud, I want to say I love your videos. I want to tell you I am a traveler myself I go to different parts of the world and I want to tell you I have been to the Dominican Republic 5 times (2 times to Punta Cana and that is the best place to go to the Dominican Republic for Puerto Plata 1 time, Santo Domingo 1 time, and Sosua 1 time. I want to tell you I did not like from the Dominican Republic that the vendors/flea markets they love to bug you and they want you to buy buy buy things from them. I did not like that is not cool. Also you forgot to mention that the Dominican Republic there are few casinos and you can go bet there. In Cuba they do not have casinos. So as for Cuba I have been there 15 times myself. I personal love Cuba better then the Dominican Republic. I want to say I think in Cuba you can explore more places then the Dominican Republic. I find in Cuba there are more extorsions to do then the Dominican Republic. I have stayed at Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Holguin, Camaguey, Santiago. So I refer you should try to explore other locations in Cuba, in. I also stayed in that same hotel Melia Varadero where you stayed in Varadero oh boy I hated the staff there. I did not like it not great, I can mention you another 1 I was not happy was the Barcelo Solymar. For me personal I love the BE LIVE LOS CACTUS ADULT ONLY and I love this hotel/resort because it is ADULTS ONLY and they got excellent customer service and every staff are friendly and helpful. Also their beach is amazing it is not rocky compare the Meila Varadero. Also f you go back to Varadero. I strongly stay at the BE LIVE LOS CACTUS ADULTS ONLY you will see lots of cool people that stay there lots of repeaters or try the Melia International Hotel. So for my vote is TEAM CUBA. VIVA CUBA
There is not enough paint in the world to cover those crumbling and unsafe buildings. it was, sure it was you are correct it was back in 1951. Can you have a vegetable garden in your backyards?, can you raise chickens? can you get fish from your shores? can you move freely from one city to another? can you eat beef? can you bring anything for your relatives from another country? Have you seen what's inside a Cuban "supermarket"? They don't even go inside one of those places with your handbags, because they are afraid that people will steal something. WTF what are those poor people going to steal from an empty place? people are not allowed to go inside the tourists resorts to talk to the tourists. I could go on for ever mentioning how "beautiful Cuba is" More beautiful? Care to review your statement?
I think the DR always gets a bad rap all the time concerning the poverty. All countries with a free enterprise systems have a certain level of poverty. The way that poverty is projected in any country, have to do with the culture of that country. Just check poverty in Cuba with TH-cam. Even in the US, one find places that make anyone cry. Take for example Camden, NJ; Detroit, MI; Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc. Take other Latin American Countries like Argentina, once considered the cream of Latin America. Just get into TH-cam, and check any country poverty level. I feel that there is a lot of envy towards the Dominican Republic. The country has seen a development level like no other country in Latin America in just over 25 years, and more to come. Concerning tourism, Cuba is no way near DR in terms of beauty, nature, Hotels, etc. Technologically Cuba is at least 30 years behind. Of course, It is a matter of opinion. History? Well, many Dominicans fought in the liberation of Cuba, and had endured many battles with Haiti to gain its independence, and two American interventions, not to mention that Santo Domingo was the first settlement of Europeans in the Americas. I do not believe that Cuban history is as rich as DR. Prominent Dominicans throughout history? Maximo Gomez; Trujillo; Porfirio Rubirosa; Maria Montez; Pedro Henriquez Urena, to name a few. Just check the history in every aspect, and anybody will discover that DR is not as poor, and it is more talented than people realize, as oppose to some countries that think they invented the water and the air we breathe.
Cállate cuba es mucho mejor lo qué pasa es que son communist pero pronto van a ser mejor y ganar les a ustedes cuba much mejor y ustedes siempre les gusta comparar ughh
Of course, what else do you have? Oh yes, you can't think for yourselves, your supermarkets, if you can call them that, are empty, you can't eat beef, you can't have a vegetable garden in your backyards,your houses have not seen a drop of paint or cement for repairs since 1960, you can't move to your capital, because you are foreigners in your own land, you cannot go fishing, you have been beatten into submission and have Stockholm syndrome (google that), you stare at the tourists eating while you are outside hungry, (ugh) etc., etc., etc. Come again?
While some of that holds true my friend what you just mentioned ,a lot has changed over the years in Cuba. We have everything ya’ll have including much more. We are the Rome of the Caribbean but thanks to the embargo the U.S. has on us, we are unable to do businesses with a lot of nations
@@elizabethtorrales7170 The dominican republic has improved in the last 25 years, while Cuba before Castro's regime was the third richest country in latin america behind Argentina and Uruguay, the DR was a shit hole of poverty while Cuba was filled with tourist and wealth.
@@AngBonaTV with all due respect you can't compare Dominican beaches if you only been to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, I'll give you an advice next time go to the Samana peninsula and take tour to see some of the most prestine secluded and beautiful beaches not only in the caribbean but the world
Listen Cuba is of course the best I have many experiences because I was born there and raised there half of my childhood and the beaches and hotels are really good my family members have been to varadero and I can assure you it is beautiful
CUBA is better because dominican is just going to be in hotels. but cuba is all culture fun country very exotic in short cuba is unrivaled dominicana is the same hotel food and nothing, but a part is dangerous and insecure ,cuba is the more safest country in america.
the seaweed is in the atlantic ocean, not in the caribbean and cuba has exactly the same problem on its atlantic coasts. you are compering especific places, how is that possible that you know what COUNTRY has nicer beaches if you have only been in tow diferent places in each countires? ahhh you think that where you went were the best beaches just cuz there are hotels? i know you have a brain in your head, it is for you to use it.
Cuba is more beautiful even with all those counts the in the near future is going to change believe me the city of habana is the Caribe capital and the people are better to period
Cuba is better than the Dominican Republic, for me. I love the Dominican people but Cubans were the friendliest I’ve ever met. Cuba is more affordable, more exciting history in Havana, and beautiful beaches in Varadero, Cayo Coco, etc. I agree the food in the DR is better than Cuba, unless it’s outside the resort. The internet in Cuba is also not very good but the culture, cigars, beaches and Cuban people will make it great. 🇨🇦 ❤️🇨🇺
Cuba s beaches are 3 times better than anything Dominican has, Dominican has better food and more modern buildings thats all..thats the best way i can describe it
Cuba is much cleaner. Roads Rw actual roads and its not ran by drug dealers. Dominican Republic is gross. Outside off tourist areas people are hostile and unwelcoming. Cuba has better people, better sights,better beaches, hotter woman for sure and let's not forget the food.
When I said you must be on crack, i meant a right mind do not genelalize. I do not know were you are from, but i can ask you to name a country that do not have gross people. Cubans are a subjugated people in Cuba, and Dominicans are free. In case you are an American, you should know that there are cities in the US that people are more than gross. I lived in Miami for 27 years, and I can assure you I met a lot of gross Cubans. The fact of the matter is that DR is ahead of Cuba at least 30 years in every thing. In the 50s Cuba was very advanced, but now is a shit hole, and many Cuban resent that. If you are Cuban, you envy Dominicans.
Cuba...felt very safe, no rowdy overweight americans expecting to be waited on 24/7, very relaxed, lovely people PLUS THE BEST FILLET STEAK IVE EVER HAD. Dom Rep full of rowdy obese americans expecting to be waited on, didnt feel safe outside of resort, food disgusting, food poisoning from the meal served at night out for a typical DR meal! Guy with machine gun outside club we were taken to, and that was only being there for the first 2 nights! This guy is biased as hes american. Cuba did have a lot of canadian guys there to see their 'girlfriends' though. Both impoverished places though, so 'high end' to them isnt high end to US or UK
I`m Cuban, I've been in DR three times because I love the atmosphere and the dominican people, Being in DR is so similar too be in Cuba! Same trees and flowers, same skin color, same smiles and good vibes, we are so alike. Besides we Cubans love merengue and SONIA SILVESTRE.
We love you guys too❤️❤️❤️ I love salsa 💃 but boricuas wanna be thieves and act like they made it !
@@Angette22 shut up y’all dominicans always hating on Puerto Rican’s first off y’all always stealing ideas like the Puerto Rican mofongo and pasteles number 2 learn a lil history salsa was born in new York city by Puerto Rican’s n Cubans Cuba never had a Rhythm called salsa idiot read
@@tratallere Stealing? Dominican Republic is the oldest country in the Americas. Your mofongo is our mangu. Most dishes in the
Caribbean were bought by immigrants from Europe and Africa and Middle East. Alcapurria for example, was brought from the Middle East. Dominican call it Kipe. So, nobody invented it or steal it. Concerning Salsa, Johnny Pacheco (Dominican) is the father of the salsa music, worked with musicians from Cuba and Puerto Rico, and he himself admitted that it is derived from the Cuban son. Yes, salsa has a different flavor than the real Cuban son.
@@albertorodriguez1564 Lmaooo Dominican Republic isn’t the oldest country in the Americas it’s not even the second oldest
Dominican, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans are Hispanic brothers.
very informative video. i'm dominican this kind of videos are forcing us to be better every day.
Dominican Republic is the number one destination in the Caribbean 7,000,000 visitors
I love this review!! Been to both countries and agreed with you completely
What a good job on this video. This will help so many people. Probably the best comparison video yet.
For me i just love cuba. I love the older look cause it gives it that cuba feel.
After seeing how they live and their homes i dont want flawless hotels lol.
And yes everyone complains about the food but you dont go to cuba for food, you go for the beach 🏖. But you can always find something to eat.
All i gotta say is dont go to a poor country and expect to live in perfect conditions. That’s disrespectful to the locals. I would never complain in cuba after seeing how they live.
Cuba 🇨🇺 the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen - Christopher Columbus
They’re both beautiful
@@ingridolivaresbogart426 nah been both cuba more beautiful
However, Cristoforus Columbus settled in DR and never more wanted another island...His body still in Quisqueya
very informative video! thanks and appreciate you getting straight to the main points people care about. :) God bless
Dominican republic
Both are beautiful
Very Informative video. Thanks for sharing your point of views on both countries.
the problem is that some people only know punta cana beaches but bahia de las aguilas south dominican republic is one of the best beaches in the world when it comes to beauty is like a pool
Dominican Republic. It has more to offer and a very rich history and culture.
I live in Canada wich means I live in the new world wich has begun in Santo-Domingo Dominican Republic with the first Cathedral in this new world.
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CUBA'S independence was possible Because of a DOMINICAN.
MAXIMO GOMEZ
@@neldadon What does that have to do with the video, but if you're curious of why Gomez helped the Mambises I'll tell you why, You know why, because the ones that where fighting the Spaniards where their own people, in other words, spaniards where fighting first and second generation spaniards, hijos y nietos de Espanoles, which where harassed all the time if they would fight against their own blood/people. Don't think one second that the Cubans are pendjos, plus not only are we not pendejos but we have been the most successful of all the Hispanics in the U.S.
@@neldadon And the D.R. independence was done by Haiti in 1844, because you all couldn't do it by yourselves.
@@mannyrodriguez5453 I love Cuba, however D.R. like Cuba had no interest in becoming "independent". DR fought Haiti and Spain. It was naive for them to separate from Spain, the living conditions for the poor have gotten worse.
In Cuba you pay 1 cuc per hour for internet 2019
Definitely wasn't that cheap when I last went. Thank you for the info. I'll be going again in June.
Just came back from cuba ocean casa del mar. Free wifi one hour a day.
Love cuba 😀
I love Cuban 🇨🇺 people there country is nice but I prefer Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 I love the people there and if you know Spanish like I do you can go to more of the local tourist areas like San Jose de las Matas is one of the most safe places in the Dominican Republic so I don’t even worry as much about that of course always with precaution
Thanks for the Review I will definitely Suscribe
Sajoma in the house
But I mean other ppl have opinions but just saying I know from experience and if u want to enjoy a sunset or sunrise just go to el malecon 😍
Watching this video before the new one bro 😉 👍 from a Dominican que Viva cuba❤
I went to Cuba 2 times and never been to the DR. I like Cuba because it wasn't to hot but wasn't to cold either. some days in rained for a little though. in Cuba I find their chicken, fries and pizza the best. their lemonade, ice cream and Pina coladas were good too! the resort I went to was pretty nice and the workers were sweet! I'm going back there soon. Cuba is definitely an option
On the whole, a very balanced report ! Hooray for Canada .
I love the hustle like and ruggedness of the DR. It’s a country with the most diverse landscape in the Caribbean and the oldest European city in the Americas. Cuba I love the feeling of being stuck in the past and un crowded beaches. Yet I like how the DR mixes the modern with the old. Dominican Republic 🇩🇴!
My mom is crazy of Cuba but me I found Dominican Republic verry good even the food. I been to Cuba 3 times and Dominican Republic once wich was Peurto plata and every day it was raining I spent there one week and came back home at the Christmas eve. My mom told me one thing and its about the dump wich you can find everywhere in Dominican Republic but despite off that there is more tourists in Dominican Republic than Cuba.
Yeah they are both amazing countries in their own respects. Thanks for watching. Subscribe to the channel if you like this content.
Food,food,food. Let me ask you. Do you eat bacon every day ? To me my friend SAFE comes first. Yes you’re right about resorts but you also right about people, beaches, walking on the streets etc... Cuba is different, the viber is much more intense. Been to Cuba more the 30 times and I love it.
DR and Cuba are very similar in geography and culture . With that said DR is way more modern and up to date , Cuba unfortunately isn’t si that would be the difference
Both are beautiful countries, but that is incomparable because Dominicanan Republic is too much modern than Cuba, For resorts is better Dominican Republic but For cultural and Historical stuff is better Cuba, I love both Countries 🇨🇺 🇩🇴🙏💪🏼🎊
Soon Cuba will be much more modern tho bc they will be free soon and become a very much better country than it is right now
You Cubans have been saying when Cuba becomes free for 60 years now. The problem with Cuba is the division. Cuba have never experienced with democracy, and Cubans have a very dominating personality. Nothing is impossible, by the time Cuba catches up to DR, DR would be even more advanced. Cuba is just history, for the history books.
The difference between Punta Cana and Puerto Plata is the haitian population around the resorts, Bavaro, Verón and all the towns around. Puerto Plata doesn't have that problem. About the sand, you need to go to Bahía de las Aguilas. Considered one of the biggest, natural crystal clear pools in the world. Also Playa Juanillo, in Bavaro... Saona Island, Playa Cosón, Playa Grande and many virgin beaches around our coasts. If you are talking about cigars, you need to talk about Arturo Fuente collection. Hopefully the info was helpful!😁
My sister and my two oldest nephews and her ex went to Cuba and they loved it they said the people were very nice
Cubas beaches are the best, no country can touch the color of the sand, "WHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITE" YES WHITE SAND, and Cuba has way more beaches than the D.R. with close to 500 islands surrounding the island.
Dr has the consistency when it comes to there resorts in terms of luxury such as food and amazing drinks where as you don't find that consistentcy in Cuba. I do agree that Cuba does however have amazing beaches of course.
5:03 Royalton Hicacos in Varadero has free internet.
I love to go to both vacations. Never been there! I looks beautiful there! 😜lol💕
My suggestion would be before you go to Varadero go to playa Pilar, Cayo santo Maria, playa Parasio, mar Azul , cayo jutia , cayo Levisa, cayo coco , cayo largo I can keep going 🔥🔥
Thank you for the suggestions I will definitely check them out. I do love both countries they both have their pros and cons. As I travel more and check out different spots like you suggested I get to share more. So thank you. Feel free to subscribe to see my journeys.
The beaches in the D.R. can not touch the island beaches that you are mentioning, the only advantage that the DR has over Cuba is the new technology and modernization, the D.R. is also smaller than Cuba, Cuba is almost 4 times larger than the DR which has more to offer when sight seeing and beaches. Plus Cuba has almost 500 small and tiny islands that surround the island.
I like dominican Repúblic
Me to and I would like to go again.
Me too
I m Cuban, but for being real. Dominican Republic is much better place for vacation.
Which city in dominican Rep is better for partying..finding New local friends ?? A Resort that is on the beach but also close to bars etc
I've never been to the Caribbean before but planning a trip in a few months. Personally I'm looking for the wow factor when it comes to the beach itself. I want white sand and crystal clear blue water. I could deal with an average resort if the beach was spectacular
What resort do you recommend for a honey moon in Dominican Republic?
I would highly recommend the majestic elegance or the trs turquesa.
Dominican cigar also is good, bahia de las aguila in Dominican is beautiful beach too but not many tourist around there.
Fantastic insight. I'm tossing up between the two for next year. Do you think anything you've said has changed since recording this? Thanks!
Well my most recent trip was to Cuba and had an opportunity to visit Havana which was great if you are into historical stuff then Havana is great. I feel Cuba is putting in the effort to improve food wise which was great. I went to the ocean vista azul and for the most part it was a great resort. But it still cant beat the consistency and outstanding service i received in the dominican resorts like the majestic elegance and the trs turquesa. I have made videos on the cruz azul as well as the majestic on this channel if you wanted to see them feel free.
@@AngBonaTV thanks so much. I'm drawn towarda Cuba for the beaches and authenticity, but DR for the servoce. Such a first world problem - where to travel too. Thanks again
I feel you haha. Personally if I were to choose right now I'd probably go to Cuba cause I miss the beaches and exactly like you said the authenticity.
Which resort would you recommend for family in Dominican republic if you can please
Majestic elegance is the best resort I have ever been to. So many options and things to do. There is a family section and adult section there. 😁
I did a video there th-cam.com/video/87L_73AbIUo/w-d-xo.html
Dominican Republic the best
Very Informative video! I personally prefer Cuba over DR and was always happy with where I stayed. I would highly recommend the Pardisus Rio De oro in Holguin! Everything including the food is awesome there 😍 And Havana is an amazing city to visit.
Always great to hear of awesome places people have visited. I have heard good things about that resort. Havana is on the bucket list for me one day :)
Cuba is so much more beautifully feels more Caribbean with white sand and beautiful beaches and Havana is the most beautiful city in the Caribbean then comes San Juan and then Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic the best
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you most be on crack first 🇩🇴🇩🇴 then everybody else
🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴 Dominican republic
@Angel Álvarez here in USA is a lot of convertion for old car we see everywhere. 30, 40, 50, 60. Sorry but I still we Dominican republic.
Thanks much appreciated.......think I'm going to be better in DR
Obviously this guy loves the DR everyone has their opinion, for me its Cuba, I don't want Americanized I liked the old feel of Cuba. I've had friends that have gone to the DR and hated it. So research and and make your choice on want you want.
I do love both. There's just a certain standard to be expected at both specifically on resorts. The main one being the food. Food on resorts in Cuba is not the greatest.
That’s what I’m saying I have been all over the Caribbean and Cuba is top 3 most beautiful. The beaches are are beautiful the architecture in Havana and Trinidad are beautiful. Obviously Dominican Republic is more fancy because it’s a free country. Imagine when cuba becomes free 🇨🇺 Cuba will become the most touristy island in the Caribbean
@@allkingsthelabel4971 but do we want it to be more touristy? I agree with you it's an amazingly beautiful country only thing I have a difficult time finding is good food. At least on the resort's that is.
All Kings The Label, you need to remove the curse first. Do you know how to do that? You grow some brown heary cojones. Y'all don't know what that is.
Yeah.. when I go to cuba I love the fact that it's NOT MODERNIZED .. love the old feeling
I want to visit 🇨🇺 & 🇩🇴. For those who are 🇩🇴 teach me 🇩🇴 slang & same to those who are 🇨🇺 as well💖. I never been to 🇨🇺 & 🇩🇴 yet. I keep having dreams about 🇩🇴🇩🇴
I love with all my heart my beautiful Dominican Republic
I have been to Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and cuba 🇨🇺 but hands down cuba wins!! The architecture in Cuba is the best in the Caribbean. Havana was known to be the Rome of the Caribbean and Cuba has beautiful beaches so does Dominican Republic. Cuba also has a lot of beautiful beaches Varadero is not even close to being Cuba’s best. But overall Cuba 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
I been in Cuba too but I like more Dominican republic, I didn't feel totally safe in Cuba and the internet was suck.
I would agree with you but in Havana everything is neglected unlike Santo Domingo which is a very modern city and also the colonial zone is in a much better condition than Cuba although it is only a square kilometer or something like that
If you take want you eat, shitty room and no wifi...the yes cuba🙄
The only thing you can compare is the ocean water . The resorts in cuba suck big time & service sucks. Food in cuba is disgusting and don’t drink the water. No internet no phone no transportation… it’s all to difficult. The DR is way better by like 100%.
My Dear you should do more research Dominicans love and protect tourist.
Im cuban and even though I have not been in DR, I can tell you DR is a better tourist destination today. They have more to offer since they an open economic in contrast to Cuba where most places belong to the government and their service sucks. Now, I think most of us coincide that Cuban culture it is a little bit richer than DR one, but again comparing these 2 places today in 2020 is not fear.
Richer? Jaja, that is the proof you have never been there. You Cubans always thinking you are better than every body else!
How is the music in the republic I really love Cuban live music musician are just absolutely incredible
Music is amazing in both countries.
Just got back from Cuba the wifi just cost $1 an hour not $8, yes I could only access it in the lobby but it didn't bother me. I went to Iberostar Luagona azul Varadero it had the best bacon I had ever had, my teen boys loved it and their local coke taste . And yes it is super safe we got scooters on rent and went to almost very part of Varadero with no issue and even saw female tourist taking jogs in the night. The best think about Cuba I liked was sellers dont haggle you, you say no and that is the end of it. If you want to sit in resort and do noting else go to Dominican, if you want explore a little too than no place like Cuba in the Caribbean
Years ago when i made this video wifi was much more expensive and also varies from resort to resort
Y esa falta de respeto😂😂😂😂 Cuba no se puede comparar co República Dominicana
Dominican Republic by far 🇩🇴
The only feature missing : the SALSA in Cuba versus the BACHATA in R D .
Cuban mambo or guaguanco salsa is and will always be 🇵🇷
Lmfao of course man, im cuban, aint no food in cuba unless youre a tourist lmao
República Dominicana 🇩🇴🇩🇴❤️
DR , is a lot better!
Hey bud, I want to say I love your videos. I want to tell you I am a traveler myself I go to different parts of the world and I want to tell you I have been to the Dominican Republic 5 times (2 times to Punta Cana and that is the best place to go to the Dominican Republic for Puerto Plata 1 time, Santo Domingo 1 time, and Sosua 1 time. I want to tell you I did not like from the Dominican Republic that the vendors/flea markets they love to bug you and they want you to buy buy buy things from them. I did not like that is not cool. Also you forgot to mention that the Dominican Republic there are few casinos and you can go bet there. In Cuba they do not have casinos. So as for Cuba I have been there 15 times myself. I personal love Cuba better then the Dominican Republic. I want to say I think in Cuba you can explore more places then the Dominican Republic. I find in Cuba there are more extorsions to do then the Dominican Republic. I have stayed at Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Holguin, Camaguey, Santiago. So I refer you should try to explore other locations in Cuba, in. I also stayed in that same hotel Melia Varadero where you stayed in Varadero oh boy I hated the staff there. I did not like it not great, I can mention you another 1 I was not happy was the Barcelo Solymar. For me personal I love the BE LIVE LOS CACTUS ADULT ONLY and I love this hotel/resort because it is ADULTS ONLY and they got excellent customer service and every staff are friendly and helpful. Also their beach is amazing it is not rocky compare the Meila Varadero. Also f you go back to Varadero. I strongly stay at the BE LIVE LOS CACTUS ADULTS ONLY you will see lots of cool people that stay there lots of repeaters or try the Melia International Hotel. So for my vote is TEAM CUBA. VIVA CUBA
🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴klk🤨
I been to both Cuba is more beautiful and Havana is beautiful
There is not enough paint in the world to cover those crumbling and unsafe buildings. it was, sure it was you are correct it was back in 1951. Can you have a vegetable garden in your backyards?, can you raise chickens? can you get fish from your shores? can you move freely from one city to another? can you eat beef? can you bring anything for your relatives from another country? Have you seen what's inside a Cuban "supermarket"? They don't even go inside one of those places with your handbags, because they are afraid that people will steal something. WTF what are those poor people going to steal from an empty place? people are not allowed to go inside the tourists resorts to talk to the tourists. I could go on for ever mentioning how "beautiful Cuba is" More beautiful? Care to review your statement?
DR so much better! 🇩🇴🌴
Yes off course and I would like to invite you to check out my Riu Bachata hotel Breakfast buffet video you will like it.
I think the DR always gets a bad rap all the time concerning the poverty. All countries with a free enterprise systems have a certain level of poverty. The way that poverty is projected in any country, have to do with the culture of that country. Just check poverty in Cuba with TH-cam. Even in the US, one find places that make anyone cry. Take for example Camden, NJ; Detroit, MI; Philadelphia, Baltimore, etc. Take other Latin American Countries like Argentina, once considered the cream of Latin America. Just get into TH-cam, and check any country poverty level. I feel that there is a lot of envy towards the Dominican Republic. The country has seen a development level like no other country in Latin America in just over 25 years, and more to come. Concerning tourism, Cuba is no way near DR in terms of beauty, nature, Hotels, etc. Technologically Cuba is at least 30 years behind. Of course, It is a matter of opinion. History? Well, many Dominicans fought in the liberation of Cuba, and had endured many battles with Haiti to gain its independence, and two American interventions, not to mention that Santo Domingo was the first settlement of Europeans in the Americas. I do not believe that Cuban history is as rich as DR. Prominent Dominicans throughout history? Maximo Gomez; Trujillo; Porfirio Rubirosa; Maria Montez; Pedro Henriquez Urena, to name a few. Just check the history in every aspect, and anybody will discover that DR is not as poor, and it is more talented than people realize, as oppose to some countries that think they invented the water and the air we breathe.
Cuba Varadero, Guarda la vaca, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa maria
I always wonder why people go to Cuba.....and what you say , easy choice.
Dominican Republic is best
Great video!
Sin competencia, please, hablar po lo de uno, pero yo no diaria que mejor que nadie.
República Domininicana mil veces,cuba es el país mas pobre de america,junto con venezuela y haiti.
Cállate cuba es mucho mejor lo qué pasa es que son communist pero pronto van a ser mejor y ganar les a ustedes cuba much mejor y ustedes siempre les gusta comparar ughh
mmm Dominican Republic is better
CUBA OF COURSE!!! AND IT'S SAFER
Of course, what else do you have? Oh yes, you can't think for yourselves, your supermarkets, if you can call them that, are empty, you can't eat beef, you can't have a vegetable garden in your backyards,your houses have not seen a drop of paint or cement for repairs since 1960, you can't move to your capital, because you are foreigners in your own land, you cannot go fishing, you have been beatten into submission and have Stockholm syndrome (google that), you stare at the tourists eating while you are outside hungry, (ugh) etc., etc., etc. Come again?
While some of that holds true my friend what you just mentioned ,a lot has changed over the years in Cuba. We have everything ya’ll have including much more. We are the Rome of the Caribbean but thanks to the embargo the U.S. has on us, we are unable to do businesses with a lot of nations
@@elizabethtorrales7170 The dominican republic has improved in the last 25 years, while Cuba before Castro's regime was the third richest country in latin america behind Argentina and Uruguay, the DR was a shit hole of poverty while Cuba was filled with tourist and wealth.
Emperador Cubano Boricua que Cuba este así no es culpa del supuesto bloqueo es culpa del comunismo
@@mannyrodriguez5453 stop talking about what cuba was, we are in 2020 already and now cuba is the shit hole
Cubans are so much nicer and the vibes are so much better. I always have a better time in cuba!!!
Cuba’s food sucks , and part of the travel it’s enjoy food , food in Dominican it’s so good , on Cuba everybody ask for tips which it’s bad
Cuba
Cómo vas a comprar Cuba con Dominicana... Cuba no se compara con RD RD es mil veses mejor sorry es la verdad ✌️✌️✌️
Cuba still has nicer beaches.
@@AngBonaTV Exactly, but if you mean which country is better, Dominican Republic wins
@@smilgarcia5748 in terms of expectations of resorts yes. But everyone is different and everyone likes different things. To each is their own.
@@AngBonaTV with all due respect you can't compare Dominican beaches if you only been to Puerto Plata and Punta Cana, I'll give you an advice next time go to the Samana peninsula and take tour to see some of the most prestine secluded and beautiful beaches not only in the caribbean but the world
Listen Cuba is of course the best I have many experiences because I was born there and raised there half of my childhood and the beaches and hotels are really good my family members have been to varadero and I can assure you it is beautiful
CUBA is better because dominican is just going to be in hotels. but cuba is all culture fun country very exotic in short cuba is unrivaled dominicana is the same hotel food and nothing, but a part is dangerous and insecure ,cuba is the more safest country in america.
the seaweed is in the atlantic ocean, not in the caribbean and cuba has exactly the same problem on its atlantic coasts. you are compering especific places, how is that possible that you know what COUNTRY has nicer beaches if you have only been in tow diferent places in each countires?
ahhh you think that where you went were the best beaches just cuz there are hotels?
i know you have a brain in your head, it is for you to use it.
Liked for the Sandals intro
Cuba is more beautiful even with all those counts the in the near future is going to change believe me the city of habana is the Caribe capital and the people are better to period
the capital of the caribean?
santo domingo is more tha 30 years ahead and it is the biggest city in the whole caribbean
Cuba is better than the Dominican Republic, for me. I love the Dominican people but Cubans were the friendliest I’ve ever met. Cuba is more affordable, more exciting history in Havana, and beautiful beaches in Varadero, Cayo Coco, etc.
I agree the food in the DR is better than Cuba, unless it’s outside the resort. The internet in Cuba is also not very good but the culture, cigars, beaches and Cuban people will make it great. 🇨🇦 ❤️🇨🇺
HAHAH I'M THROWING UP AT THIS SO HARD. CUBA IS SHIT. IT'S ON PAR WITH DAMN HAITI.
Cuba is Better
I’m Haitian I prefer Cuba they have a great African culture there the lukumi songs are very beautiful
Puerto Rico would be cool to
I agree
Its really easy....if you chose Cuba its cause you never been to dr....sorry cuba nice but awful food
Cuba s beaches are 3 times better than anything Dominican has, Dominican has better food and more modern buildings thats all..thats the best way i can describe it
Cuba is much cleaner. Roads Rw actual roads and its not ran by drug dealers. Dominican Republic is gross. Outside off tourist areas people are hostile and unwelcoming.
Cuba has better people, better sights,better beaches, hotter woman for sure and let's not forget the food.
You must be high on crack.
@@albertorodriguez7566 crack is for the Dominicans
When I said you must be on crack, i meant a right mind do not genelalize.
I do not know were you are from, but i can ask you to name a country that do not have gross people. Cubans are a subjugated people in Cuba, and Dominicans are free. In case you are an American, you should know that there are cities in the US that people are more than gross. I lived in Miami for 27 years, and I can assure you I met a lot of gross Cubans. The fact of the matter is that DR is ahead of Cuba at least 30 years in every thing. In the 50s Cuba was very advanced, but now is a shit hole, and many Cuban resent that. If you are Cuban, you envy Dominicans.
@@albertorodriguez7566 puerto rican and detest you both. You all envy us 🇵🇷 🇵🇷 🇵🇷
Cuba...felt very safe, no rowdy overweight americans expecting to be waited on 24/7, very relaxed, lovely people PLUS THE BEST FILLET STEAK IVE EVER HAD. Dom Rep full of rowdy obese americans expecting to be waited on, didnt feel safe outside of resort, food disgusting, food poisoning from the meal served at night out for a typical DR meal! Guy with machine gun outside club we were taken to, and that was only being there for the first 2 nights! This guy is biased as hes american. Cuba did have a lot of canadian guys there to see their 'girlfriends' though. Both impoverished places though, so 'high end' to them isnt high end to US or UK
Communist paradise, no?
Cuba is better
Never 😉👌
@Angel Álvarez viva 🇩🇴y 🇨🇺 los dos son geniales
Cuba has the more interesting history and culture compared to the Dominican Republic though.
nah, JUST OLD PEOPLE STUCK IN A FILTHY PAST. I'M THROWING AT THIS.
Cuba is independent and self-sufficient in the Caribbean while the Dominican Republic is a US colony. 🇨🇺☭
Sorry but cuba is so much better . I wanna go there Dominican Republic is not really somewhere im not interested in going
Have you been to both countries?
AngBonaTV No . But cuba is more interesting to me 🤷🏼♂️
@@chrisduarte7460 it is actually a very fascinating country. Actually I find both countries have fascinating and rich histories.
Been to both and Cuba 🇨🇺 has my heart 💯
Good, we do not need you. You must be one of those cubans, always thinking that you invented the air and water.