CUBA TRAVEL TIPS | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN TRAVELING TO CUBA FROM THE UNITED STATES
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- Thinking about traveling to Cuba? You've come to the right place! In today's video my brother & I share some need to know tips for traveling to Cuba. We cover everything in this video from money exchange, Visas, must pack items, to wifi and MORE! If you are thinking about traveling to Cuba in the near future or are planning a trip as we speak, this is a MUST WATCH VIDEO! Leave any questions you have below!! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video! XOXO ENJOY!!
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About health insurance, airline ticket includes that. You don't need to purchase it. I visited Cuba 3times in 2018~2019.
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This is so a detail video, I am planning to go for my birthday in December
Have fun love!!
Many thanks for your advice and tips, is your 900 dollar spend including Air bnb?
murukananthan sutharsan yes, they are extremely cheap
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These were so, so helpful as I’m going there in 25 days!
Lots of love from the Uk :)
Fortnite Fever have a great time! Let me know if you have any questions before you head out 😊
How was your trip? Any suggestions, recommendations or feedbacks?
I’m not sure with what mentality you went to Cuba .. you pay 10$ for a uber here right so what makes it any different in Another country ?? Also food 7$ is not expensive lol did you expect dirt cheap food because it’s developing country?
For one, Cuba is a second world country. It's extremely underdeveloped and nothing like the U.S. So for that reason alone, one might assume goods/services/alcohol/ food would be significantly cheaper than here in the states. It wasn't "expensive", things just cost more than expected. If you live like a local when you're there then yes its extremely affordable. But if you go places where you can use wifi vouchers, then you can expect to pay $10 per drink which is pricey considering I pay that much in the states.
Also, a $10 über ride where you have the luxury of riding in a car no more than 10 years old, being able to call the ride on your phone, track your ride, and be in an air conditioned car with radio, is well worth it. However, having to wave down my own ride, being in a car from the early 1900's with zero ac and radio, cramped and dirty, is not so much worth $10. So to me, there's a huge difference.
@@summergravett1118 the cars I rode where nice and from the 1950s, they do a good job keeping them
Like omg! I thought everyone knows prices are the same all over the world. I mean like why would you travel to some developing country and pay like $5 or whatever for a Big Mac when can go to like Paris or LA and pay the same for a Big Mac? So like don't expect cheap Big Macs just because you're in another country because like that doesn't make sense and isn't right or fair.
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Super Useful !!! Thank you Guys!!! Much appreciated! Going to Cuba in April so was looking for some actual info. This helped A LOT in prep. Best of travels for you 2! Have fun! Ever! Xoxo
Digit_El THANKS HAVE FUN!!!
How was your trip? Any feedback, suggestions or recommendations?
Can you check if there was some CUP when you meant CUC. Great video
Hi summer.. I would like to go to cuba .. I live in ct but I don’t know where to start like what travel agency to call or where to get the visa.. any hiel I’ll apréciate
Great tips! But drinks for 5 bucks is not pricy.
oN ycavriP no elgoog happy hour in the usa is $4-5, so we wouldn’t expect to pay that in cuba. seemed pricy to us given we could buy a whole bottle of rum on the street for $3
nice video... funny that I have the same flights, on Copa LAX-PTY-HAV.... :)
sbkpilot11 best way to get there!!
Hey guys- great tips.
FYI, having breakfast at your airbnb is actually a stated requirement for US citizens to legally travel to Cuba, if traveling under the "support for the Cuban people" category. It's listed directly on the Treasury Department website- no kidding! It actually says to eat breakfast with the family. That's why most of the airbnb offer breakfast. :) Thanks again!
That's a great tip. I never knew that
Stephanie Self-Bence thanks for clarifying!
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Those people are poor what’s 10 dollars for a car ride ..I think it’s very rude to try to get a deal at a very poor place
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Tim Rathcke yes its a lifesaver!
I'm going in 2 days! Thanks for the tip
Enjoy!!!
Who was it ? I hope you enjoyed my beautiful homeland ! :)
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cuc not cup it about time he say some to you about that when you talk about there country
Hi Summer thank you for all the good tips I am planning to go to Havana for my birthday next month. If you don’t mind can please gave me the name of the restaurant you mentioned in Havana please.
Doudeline Pierre how exciting enjoy!!
Which restaurant tho hun? We went to quite a few in Havana! If you watch my Cuba vlog it’ll say all the restaurants we went to!
Summer Gravett the local restaurant in Havana lol that you mentioned you went there three nights in a row😃 and you also said they charged CUC currency and it was cheaper.
Doudeline Pierre oh yes! It was called el burrito :) it’s on a corner with a really cute patio & only locals dining!
Thank you so much honey, Can’t wait 😊
Doudeline Pierre
Hey Doudeline I’m also planning a trip next month, did you book through a travel agency or did you all the booking yourself?
Great video, thank you. Wondering if anyone can comment on drinking drinks with ice in them as well as drinking water? I've been told to stick with beer to avoid ice and def buy bottled water. Any thoughts, experiences or suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.
Thank you!! We drank all our drinks with the ice there and didn't have any problems besides some slight bowel movements. We did NOT however, drink their water. Only drink bottled water!
Just left there a week ago. No issues with drinks with ice etc.
Loved your video, super helpful. I am planning to go in December 2020, pending Coronavirus and documents as I was born there but defected (unknowingly) as a child in 61, yes, I am THAT old, hahahaha. My daughter is traveling with me and I am planning to stay for a month, got both of our tickets for that length of time but when I tell her of some of the hardships, specifically water, toilet paper and transportation, the noise level at night if in the middle of the city, we will be, she says she might cut the trip short, which I doubt it could be an option, not sure if she decided to change her mind and return earlier if that is doable at that end. I am afraid she will change her ticket prior to getting there and then decide it was fun and she wants to see more and she will have no other option and would have to leave. I was thinking of getting a LifeStraw 3-gallon contraption to make sure my daughter is happy as I heard the water was an issue there. My daughter is very picky about food, she is vegan, and has no traveling experience outside the country except one time we went to Tijuana, and I think Cuba is a couple of notches better than Tijuana for sure, even if the buildings are falling down and everyone is trying to get a buck by directing you here or there because, from what I have heard, they get a cut which escalates the cost of the food or tour one might be getting assistance with. Doing a lot of research, your video was great. Oh, almost forgot the reason I initially wrote, when you went to restaurants that charge CUP for the Cubans and you paid with CUC, did they charge you accordingly? In other words, if all you had was CUC and you were going to pay with them when they charged in CUPs which right now is approx 26 to a CUC, how did that work? Are you able to change some of your CUCs to CUPs? Thanks for your response. Blessings and Gratitude, Gina
Great question. Yes we did get charged the correct rate. We were able to look up what it was at the time and the restaurant did the conversion for us. However we were not able to exchange back and forth at Atms or banks, but only if they gave us change in cup.
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where do you buy bottled water in Havana?
there's local stores everywhere you walk :)
Thank you
Great video
Great video! Thanks for all the tips! very useful. I am going to Cuba in november. What was the name of the restaurant that you were talking about at 15:44?
Thank you & have so much fun! The restaurant is called "El burrito" :)
Hi, What is the situation now for Americans visiting Cuba via another country? Do you know?
@@GreyRose333 It looks there are some new restrictions, but it is still possible to go if you want to. We traveled under the "support for the cuban people" category, so it would be best to check if that is still possible. Check out this article and definitely do some researching before you go. Good luck!
www.cnn.com/2019/06/04/politics/us-cuba-travel-restrictions/index.html
Planning to go too 🙏
Hi guys! In tip nr. 12 you mentioned 900 dollars altogether for 7 days. Rbnb cost was included in that 900 dollars or 900 dollars was just on top of accommodation for traveling, eating and spending-money?
In total for everything!
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This was great! Thank you for all the wonderful tips guys! Lots of great info that you can only learn by going to Cuba.......or by watching this great video
Thank you Reuban your words are much appreciated!! (:
Great tips Im planning on going solo in May. This video was very helpful! 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺
Angel Calderon omg yay!! You’re going to have a great time. If you have any questions let me know!
I sure will thank you!
Ill be there in May too!
Angel Calderon So how was the trip ? Pros ? Cons ?
@@ipa5321 going on 20th may 2020 via miami from uk. great advice and tips, thank you. Can we get a pink visa from the airport, we are UK passport holders
you are incorrect with the bank card
you can use scotiabank dept card in any ATM
in Havana many places and used . in Varedaro we used credit card to get cask if you ask where you exchange money
thanks for the info, we were just telling what our experience was so people can be properly prepared.
You’re explaining the horrors of going there. Then why go? You’re part of the problem!
Tips for traveling is explaining the horrors?? Not sure where you’re getting that from. Lol it’s a video about what to expect when traveling to Cuba for the first time from a different country & how to be best prepared. Everyone else seems to think the video was helpful so maybe it’s you that’s part of the problem🥴
That fucking sucks I would go to Mexico, better places and hotels
we like to experience new places and cultures. yes mexico is nice but there many aspects of cuba that cannot be duplicated.
were you traveling under the "support of cuban people" visa?
Yes
Thank you, Summer! you two are so good at explaining things in a clear and concise manner. Loved this video. Carry on!
Thank you so much Yazmin we really appreciate your kind words!!
Your tips are very informative!! Well done!! Can you please tell me the name of the bar and where it was that you had the "really good pina coladas"??. Again, great vlog!!
Danielle Tattam thank you so much! The restaurant is called “Razones” in Havana. There’s a restaurant on the top & the bottom, make sure you go to the one on top :)
Will do! Thanks for your quick response too, guys!!
Super helpful tips guys! I am traveling to Cuba on the 26th! My biggest concern is exchanging my money. I keep hearing to exchange my money into Mexican pesos or Euros then to CUC. You're the first I hear about exchanging to Canadian then CUC. I think I might go that route instead. (btw...your brother is so hot!!!)
Humberto Fabian how was your experience? Any tips?
How was your trip? Any suggestions, recommendations or feedbacks?
I like you guys. Great advice.
Foley Oloro thanks so much!!😆
Depending on the airline, you don't have to buy the health insurance. Southwest's airfare includes the Cuban travelers medical insurance. You should note that the reason this is required is because they have socialized medicine and cannot bill insurance companies in other countries, and of course those insurance companies probably don't want to contribute to socialized medicine. Also the medical insurance is different than regular travel insurance.
You don't have to go through another country to get a visa, you can get them at US airports or you can purchase them online and have them delivered to you or to your gate.
You said to convert to CUP but that is the Cuba moneda nacional and is for locals. Tourist money is CUC which is the Cuban convertible pesos, although realistically you should have both. The rate of exchange isn't going to cause you to gain or lose money. CUC is a fixed rate, set with the USD so what ever you're getting, whether it be Euros or CAD, it will be no different exchanging for CUC as it was for USD. The whole point of getting Euros or CAD before going to Cuba is because when converting USD to CUC, there is a 13% fee (well 10% tax + 3% fee) so while they are worth exactly the same, you will lose 13¢ on every USD converted to either Cuban currency and will not make it back when you exchange your money to come home. Every other currency only incurs the 3% exchange fee.
As for the wifi, you can get international sim cards that work in Cuba and some Airbnb hosts have wifi in their homes. A meal shouldn't be more than 5-7 CUP?? that's nuts. That's 20¢-28¢ US. You keep interchanging CUC and CUP.
Maggie of House Valera Thank you for your comment. We do mention in the video that some airlines include the medical insurance & visas in the price of their airfare. If they don’t you can purchase online or at the airport. Some local restaurants prices were in CUP, while most were in CUC, so we may have accidentally interchanged the two, but CUC is the tourist currency. Thanks for your input!
We mentioned every single one of those points in the video. Thank you for reiterating!
@@summergravett1118 I wasn't reiterating. I was either adding detail or countering what you said.
Maggie of House Valera you literally just repeated everything they said...lol make your own video 😂
NikkiZ this is the comments section, and I was commenting, just as you just have. If you want to go there with partial or misinformation, that's on you. While you're at it, be sure to scroll down and take her recommendation to utilize a no longer legal reason to enter the country. Remember, when you get there, you're stuck with the choices you make and neither the Cuban or American governments are going to be empathetic if you screw up. Happy travels
Heading to Cuba in June, 2020. But, I would like to download maps.me but download it to where since there is hardly any internet. Chrome? Firefox? Yahoo? Help please. Your suggestions/insight was amazing. I took down notes. Thank you
Honestly kinda annoying didn’t really describe my experience they are making it seem a bit worse than it actually is
Suddenly Sofia it’s only natural that people have different experiences when they travel lol. We were just sharing ours & everything we encountered while being there. But please do share yours I’m sure it would be helpful to everyone!
Suddenly Sofia we described OUR experience, you should describe yours.
Thanks for the ton of information. I am planning to cuba through Vancouver Canada to Cuba with friends since i live in Seattle
J family adventures you’re welcome!
Super helpful guys thank you. Going in Dec 19 for New Year from the UK can't wait😊
have so much fun!
How was your trip? Any suggestions, recommendations or feedbacks?
Also if you left Cuba after 1970 you will need Cuban passport..i found out the hard way ..if you left before 1970 you need a visa..after 1970 no visa needed only a Cuban passport
From Cuba to Miami Do we need to buy a ticket to Cuba? No visa required to travel from Cuba to Miami? Is it possible to travel by boat and how much does it cost?
Hi! I was just wondering how long it took to purchase the Visa card at the airline gate? I will also be traveling to Cuba through Copa Airlines with a layover in Panama, but the layover time is only 1hr 9 min. Assuming that the flight arrives on time, I just wanted to know if it would be enough time to de-board the previous flight, walk to the gate, buy a Visa Card, and board the plane. The short layover already gives me anxiety, but purchasing one online would cost 3-4x more than at the gate 😓
Great Question!! We actually had the same exact layover time and the same exact worries as you. Thankfully, when we got off the plane our next gate was right across the way so the walk took us a whole 2 minutes. Then, you check in for your next flight in Panama at the airline desk and ask to buy the Visa at the airline desk as well!
Summer Gravett .. hello, I’m wondering if LAX will let you travel to Cuba not having a visa ? I plan to buy it in Panama too and flying with copa but wondering if LAX wouldn’t make a big deal about not having a visa yet. Help plz :/ I’m worried.
@@jackyvega5789 They do not care if you have the Visa yet, only your passport and health insurance. You can buy the Visa in Panama at your layover like we did!
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Great tips thanks so much.
You are so welcome!
Health Insurance mandatory? Wifi hard to find? Barely no English ? Damn.
Actually you don't need internet. You are on vacation. Enjoy the country. Language barrier wasn't bad at all. Stayed in a hostal with non-English speaking hosts and driver. Was really no issue.
Gangster Disciple what online company did you use for visa?
My airbnb had wifi
@@lotusssypringa who did you book your airbnb with?
@@scortez0224 las mercedes ari bnb! Calle sol
This was awesome. I leave next week.
I'm hoping to find a place to swim with stingrays.
Did you guys go hiking there? Any good spots
We did not to any hiking unfortunately! We hit some bad weather part of our trip, but I can imagine their are some beautiful hikes!
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Thank you very much every good tips
Thank you for your detailed commentary
Which airline did u use?
Copa on the way there & American on the way back!
AWESOME VIDEO! So very informative! Thanks!
You guys have the most useful youtube.
thank you! xx
HI loved your video...what reason did you ticked on the list of 13 reasons for going into Cuba.. was it " to help the Cuban people' thanks in advance
"Support for the Cuban people" :)
TIP: when going to the toilet wash yourself with water. Bring een extra water bottle! Especially when there is no toiletpaper! In my culture its a must to wash yourself with water!
Yes
I read that you can buy health insurance at the Cuban Airport right before you enter Customs desk.
marketbuy that may be true depending on where you’re traveling from. In LA they wouldn’t even let us board our flight without showing proof of insurance.
VERY INFORMATIVE, best video on cuba yet! btw Great teeth summer!
thanks so much!!!
Hi can you tell me what insurance you purchased and with who?
j dc Allianz Global. we purchased the cheapest option.
Please send me the link for airBNB please
Link is already in the description box.
Hey I'm planning a trip to Cuba my question is with the airbnb's is it more expensive to get a airbnb in Havana and then travel to Varadero or should I get two airbnbs?
I would get two air bnbs! They're so cheap out there and Varadero is definitely worth the stay!
If you have time, because the trip is about 2 hours each way. You may like to stay over. Airbnb's Casa Particulares are very cheap in Cuba. Transportation, not so much, as fuel prices are very expensive.
I would book two, I did actually
A very helpful tips. It is my first time to visit Cuba this firstweek of December 2019. Thank you!
You are welcome!! Enjoy your trip!!
I live in Mexico and i a going to Cuba sometime next month and i will be flying from Mexico to Cuba do I still need a visa?
I am unsure of those requirements, you may want to google or call to find out :)
Edrei Navarro every one needs a visa for Cuba.
Really helpful tips
Didnt even know about the cash thing, no internet, maps etc, dictionary
We are travelling to Cuba from Miami on 20 May 2020 for 6 days. We know we need a pink visa. Can we get it from Miami airport, we are UK citizens, thanks guys
GARY CLINTON MILLER i believe you can buy it from your country you live in or at the airport that departs for cuba. we are usa citizens but bought our visas in panama.
@@troygravett On the Visa- Where in the airport in Panama did you get it? Sounds much more cost effective.
Walter Van der Wahl at the gate right before you board the plane. so convenient!
Thank you so much for explaining all this and providing all the links
Of course!! Our pleasure!
What's the drinking water situation like in Cuba? Is it safe to drink tap water? Does Cuba sell bottled water?
Do not drink the water in Cuba-they have bottled water at every restaurant and store around so its best to always keep some on hand!
Bottled water everywhere.
I'll be using bottled water exclusively for drinking, brushing teeth and face washing.
Ain't nobody got time for diarrhea! Haha
Thanks for the great tips, happy travelling.
honestly thats a very good idea! You can never be too safe. Enjoy your trip!!
Really not necessary. Most places offer large bottles of water. Brushing your teeth will not get you sick. Take activated charcoal tablets just in case.
J. Spot good luck finding bottled water. There are no convenient stores in Cuba.
...one thing is to be there as a tourist, and another completely different thing is to be there trapped as a prisoner of the totalitarian system. Cuba 1965-1980, Mariel Boatlift escapee here....
Stop lying
YOU stop defending a totalitarian tyranny! Shame on YOU!!
@@luistpuig damn im very ashamed. Cuba isn't totalitarian though. It's much more Democratic than the UK or the US.
@jaava.... are you freaklinf serious???? lol... Oh my God! wow!
So North Korea is also more democratic than the UK or the US also uh???
Que idiota! LOL... wow!
Kid, go LIVE there for a week...just a week, under THEIR (single) communist party system (By the Way), and see how YOU like it!
Los estupidos seran castigados! increible!!
i@jaava, diota! Even Aljazeera reported on the repression in Cuba!
Get your head out of your behind, and think!
www.aljazeera.com/programmes/peopleandpower/2012/11/20121122525279281.html
Don't like the beeping between each tip. Where does these people live, on Mars. Talking about 10.00 a drink, really. In Southern California your lucky to get a drink for 10.00. They talk way too much and don't get to the point. They repeat themselves too much. Didn't tell me about the requirements to travel to Cuba . It says everything you need to know to travel .
Lloyd Armour Yes actually, we live in Los Angeles on the planet of Mars🙃
We never said the drinks were $10- we said we spent $10 one night on TWO drinks which in Cuba is pricey. You can get $5 drinks easily on happy hour in southern CA so in comparison to that, it’s a lot for a drink in Cuba. Also, the first TWO tips were the requirements to travel into Cuba. You need a visa & you need travel insurance. We didn’t mention a passport since it is obviously needed when traveling outside your country of origin. Other than that, there aren’t any “requirements”.
In nyc we pay 14-22 for one drink which is insane.
FINALLY SOMEONE SAYS SOMWTHING THESE PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO BACK TO CUBA! THEY DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT CUBA!!!!! STAY IN LA AND STAY IN MARS STAY OUT OF CUBA. SO DISRESPECTFUL.
@@rox3116 why don’t you make a video about traveling to Cuba then???? Lmao how do you have the energy to be so negative towards someone you’ve never met? Must be exhausting
@@lotusssypringa right! Been there a few times & was shocked but it’s the same at most of the high end restaurants in LA😳
Super helpful video! Going in May :)
Annah Krause awesome have fun!
Annah Krause yay that is awesome!!
what is the visa for ? does this mean a visa credit card? Im travelling from Canada so not sure if it pertains to me as well.
zoe droughan Hi Zoë, the visa i am referring to is called a travel visa. Some countries only require you to have a passport to enter the country while others require you to have a passport AND a travel visa. Cuba is one of these countries that require both. This will still pertain to you if you are traveling from Canada! You must purchase the visa upon arrival.
zoe droughan Also, credit cards & debit cards do not work in cuba. you must take canadian dollars with you & convert when you get to cuba.
I don't you need a Visa when you bought your flight ticket its included in your flight
Jennifer Van Es some are, some arent. our visas were not included. check carefully when you book your flight.
Troy Gravett only American debit/credit cards don’t work in Cuba any other countries you can use.
This is the BEST Cuba travel tips video on YT, it mean that!
Great stuff 👍
Lazz the Wolf THANKS!’
Thanks so much for your kind words!!
Hi, how about the restriction to enter Cuba? Do you recomend to check the box "people to people" if im traveling alone?
Yes! That is what I would recommend. I think we mentioned in the video but for us, we just checked the box as we checked in for our flight at the cuban airport using one of the little computer kiosks! It was as easy as can be.
That is no longer a legal option
expertvagabond.com/travel-to-cuba-for-americans/
it is now called 'support for the cuban people'
@@troygravett They are two different things. www.viahero.com/travel-to-cuba/people-to-people-vs-support-the-cuban-people
Support for the cuban people and avoid anything on the restricted list
This video is super helpful and you guys have a great way of sharing the information together. Great job and thanks.
Thank you so much!
wow, 100 Dollars for a visa
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Really liked your video but you had me confused when mentioning prices (CUP vs CUC) .Average price of things were not clearly articulated CUC or CUP ???
Also, if you have CUP at the end of your trip ..... Do you convert back before you leave Cuba (at a bank of the Customs Area ..... Or can you wait until you get back home ( or do you know if a cruise ship can convert $$$). Thanks
Jack Taylor Hi Jack! yes the currency can be confusing, let me try to explain it a little better. CUP is the local currency all the cubans use on an everyday basis, while CUC is the tourist currency you receive when you convert your currency in Cuba. CUC = $1 USD in value. Most stores, shops, & restaurants list their prices in CUC, but some of the local spots list their prices in CUP which can be confusing . You will also bargain and pay for things on the street in CUC. Just be sure to look very carefully at the prices. The good news is everybody accepts both, but the values of the two currencies are completely different. I don’t remember how much one CUP is worth in relation to the CUC, but it is significantly less. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
Jack Taylor also, from my knowledge & experience you can only convert in Cuba. We converted at the airport and a local bank. I don’t know about the cruise ship, but it may be worth a call to them to ask.
HI summer, thanks for the video..
Just checked the rates of CUC and
CUP ( PESO ) they're the same !!
Was it different back then when you were there ??
What's the speed of the 1 hour Internet ? Can you make Internet calls, upload, download. How fast?
If one stayed in hotel, should he get free Internet with the room 😊
Bye..
Ahmed Mahmoud it may have changed but was different values when we were there! internet it pretty good most social media you can use well, may have some trouble here and there but it is solid. we did not stay in hotels so jot sure about wifi there...
@@troygravett
Thanks, hope you're both in good health nowadays
Hi , My wife and i are heading to Havana next week , could i ask if Havana Airport was quite smooth and efficient when travelling threw passport control etc ,,, I will read the various other comments later but the Video was very informative ,,,, Greetings from Scotland . Paul & Gwen ...
pablo Hendo it is very efficient even better if you have kids because they will make sure to help you get your bag and get through security fun fact I am actually going to Cuba next week as well. :)
pablo Hendo agreed with what Sophia said! Everything was very efficient & hassle free. Enjoy your trip!!
Smooth but no decent food at the airport
Thank you! Going in 1 month, for first time. One of many questions: how did you secure your monies? I am a single traveling woman and have been more concerned with this. p.s. I have my single packet and convenience pack of DUDE WIPES already.
Pat Walker hi Pat! Do you mean how did we keep our money safe while out there?
Pat Walker the air bnb may or may not have a safe so excess money i hid in my luggage. While we were out exploring, i kept the money deep in my backpack so it would be hard to reach just in case there were any pick-pocketers out there.
I know that theres a fee to change u.s dollars. When u change to euros prior, is there not a fee when you exchange in cuba? And do you get the same or more for your bucks?
There is no fee in Cuba to exchange Euro's. However, you lose money due to the current conversion rates. I would recommend exchanging USD to Canadian before you get there! Although, both better options than exchanging USD once you get there.