Great summary, well presented! You guys did your homework. Just a few extra things here: I'm an American living in Austria with a keen interest in all things Cuba. I have been going 3 or 4 times a year for 20 years (except during the worst of Coronavirus). 1). Toursit Card: To begin with, this "Visa" is really more of a tax (Cuba never denies anybody this "Visa"). They call it a 'Tourist Card" and Cuba seems to sell it, in bulk, to various approved agencies around the world that, in turn, can charge whatever they want. This "Visa" was only $25 for many years and now can be well over $100. I buy mine for 50 Euros at a local Vienna travel agency. What's important is that you MUST have this visa before you even board your final connection to Cuba (the airlines will demand to see it). Also, be careful when filling this out this Visa since the Cuban Aduanas (Cuban Passport Control Agents) do not much like things that are crossed out and rewritten. Finally: KEEP YOUR HALF OF THIS VISA WITH YOU UNTIL YOU LEAVE CUBA! The Aduanas (Passport Control Agents will demand to see it upon your exit. 2). This other required document is called "D'Viajeros" and can be filled out online easily and is free. I believe you can fill this out 48 hours ahead of time (some have claimed you can do it even earlier). It is supposed to make your entry into Cuba faster and easier... but as you will soon find out, nothing in Cuba is fast or easy, regardless. You can show this on your phone but I always print it out. The Cubans always seem happier with the printed form. 3). Health Insurance: I have never once been asked for proof of insurance...but I'm always ready to. 4). The Taxies leaving Jose Marti Airport (Havana) and the Varadero Airport will gladly take US Dollars or Euros from you, so try to have smaller bills (no coins). From Jose Marti Airport you should not have to pay more than $25 but that is not to say they will not try to get more out of you. I personally don't quibble with them if they demand $30 or less. You might also ask a fellow traveller if they'd like to share a taxi. If you're going to a similar area you can share the cost. Also, never let a taxi driver try to take your small back pack (with your money, wallet, cellphone and passport) and throw it into the trunk with the big bags. Over the years, a few of them seemed quite intense about this but I have never bothered to find out why. I will then just take a different taxi. The trunk itself often has a film of motor oil on it as well, which you might not see if you land at night. 5). There are money-exchange services at the airport. The current official state rate is about 120 Pesos for every dollar. They have or had an ATM machine which now exchanges money which...I have never trusted enough to use. Try to do the math before you approach the window to exchange money. With jet-lag, it can be quite confusing if you try to change several hundred dollars at once. 6). The Black Market: While technically illegal, nearly everyone in Cuba uses it...especially for money exchange. Usually, not always, the best person to ask about this will be the owner of your Casa Particualr. Be discreet, do not ask about his if there are other people hanging about. The current unofficial (Black Market) rate is (as of June 5th, 203) 203 Pesos for every Euro …and 195 for evert USD dollar. Remember, the price of restaurants and such are pegged to the unofficial rate. So, it all adds up quickly. Your Casa Particular owner, by the way, will usually appreciate if you pay in dollars or euros. The Peso is, increasingly worthless. Note: I noticed on my last trip there (January 2nd), that the state owned cafes and restaurant were now demanding credit-cards over any cash. If you're an American...your credit cards will NOT work there anyway. I find the quality of most state-owned restaurants and cafes to be poor quality anyway. 7). Jineteros: Pronounced "Hee-neh-terro". Jinetero means "Jockey" in Spanish...only in this case, they ride the tourists. This small army of Cubans will try to sell you something every 5 minutes. They will ask you for the time and then, "Where joo frohm?", hoping to start a conversation. 98% of every Cuban who approaches you will be a Jinetero. Mostly harmless, they are nevertheless intense. Be firm. Do not engage them. They are not your friends. Good luck! Have fun!
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! You beat us to the punch. Our next video touches on a lot of these topics about the things that I wish I knew before I went to cuba
@@jassal12345 - If you are asking about the required Tourist Visa or “Tourist Card”…it does have the appearance of being light green with pink tones (to fight forgery). Everybody going to Cuba needs this “Visa”. I have always purchased this at either the airports where I will fly directly into Cuba from or, at a Travel Agency here in Europe. There are many services that will deliver this Visa to you for a fee but, I have never used these. Lately, this visa costs $80 to $120 dollars…but you might find it cheaper. You will also need to fill out the D’Viajero document online. It’s free and pretty easy. They will then send you a document with a QR code (scanning code) and you either save it to your phone and use it upon entering Cuba…or, just print it out and take it with you.
@@darianacasanova9403 When you book your flight, the airline will send you info on obtaining the visa (tourist card). You'll need your flight info to apply for it, so book your flight. You can't get a visa without a flight number and confirmation.
Great video guys! I'm headed to Cuba in 2 weeks and your video reaffirms that I'm completely on track for an awesome time "Supporting The Cuban People"! Thanks
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! I hope you have an amazing time. This week we will put in our full Cuba Vlog that will be very helpful. Also we have this video for the things to know as an american in cuba th-cam.com/video/qZo9iG7gtGY/w-d-xo.html
@DerwinDaDestroyer I love exploring Havana Vieja and mingling with the locals. Depends totally on how long you're in Cuba. The Art Factory F.A.C is a favorite.
Support for the Cuban people is the most common and easiest. You can literally get it at the airport before you depart from MIA or Ft. Lauderdale. As a Havana Cigar Connoisseur I go to Cuba often. The Cuban people are some of the most amazing, friendly and resilient people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. As you guys know from traveling around the world in the end, where all people there are friendly and amazing people everywhere you go. This was a phenomenal video. I highly recommend that all U.S. citizens watch this video before going to Cuba. The Cuban people love Americans. The issue isn’t between people. It’s between Governments. I’ve personally never felt unsafe in Cuba and I’ve personally never had any issues. Again this is just my experience out of the many times I’ve been to Cuba. Great job on this video. You both did a wonderful job explaining everything.
@@blakksonni Legally speaking none. However most people bring back cigars and do not declare them. President Obama and his administration were beginning to improve U.S. Cuba relations. However when President Trump came into office he pulled back a lot of the progress that the Obama Administration made. It’s an absolute joke that we still have an embargo against Cuba. The real victims of the embargo against Cuba is the Cuban people. It is time we look to the future and end the embargo against Cuba. The answer to your question is none. You will find information saying you can bring $100 of Havana Cigars into the U.S. but legally speaking that is wrong. Even if that were true depending on brand $100 would be no more than 2 to 3 cigars max depending on the brand.
@@mustknowinfo2001 Support for the Cuban people is 1 of the 12 different visa options you as a U.S. citizen must have in order to visit Cuba as a U.S. citizen. It is also the easiest to get.
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I really just wanted to go i already knew the strained relationship of the US and Cuba, man this is challenging yet just a reminder to stay on point. The cubans are protecting their land so gotta respect that.
This is really helpful thanks! For anyone else in the nyc area I was able to book a direct flight with United out of Newark for $300 round trip. There were cheaper options but i wanted to avoid a layover. Can't wait! 🇨🇺
Glad it was helpful! I completely agree, now is the down season so tickets are a lot cheaper so that is great. Personally Newark is harder for me to get to. I hope you have an amazing time there!
@@Josue166 everything went smooth! Most confusing part was at Newark finding the table to buy the Cuban visa. It's been some months now but iirc it was on the bottom most floor. It's literally just a folding table with ipads 😅🤣. Cuba was amazing and I'm going back in October ♥️🇨🇺
I was surprised to how much info was packed in this short video, that I found to be extremely helpful for anyone planning to visit Cuba. Thank you guys.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video informative and helpful for your upcoming trip to Cuba. Have an amazing time in February!
I think Southwest offers the best deal. I paid $80 for visa at the gate with Southwest plus 2 bags fly for free. Much cheaper than American Airlines or JetBlue. Great video.
Yes, southwest is great for that. I actually have never flown with Southwest before because they are usually more expensive and do not fly out of our main airport. I actually don't fly with baggage either so it was not a problem for us
You paid at the gate??? not before or while booking? is this the normal way to get the Cuban Visa? I checked the flights to Cuba on Southwest and it said nothing about the Cuban Visa, but I was just checking for price. I was hoping they would give me more info on the visa.
@williesteele4503 Everybody I know gets visa before the flight because it is so easy. There is a kiosk dedicated just for Cuba travelers that helps you with ur visa.
Much appreciate the video and info on travelling to cuba; will consider doing my travel start from Miami ands spend a few days there before hitting cuba. super video and easy to follow !!!
Hi guys, thank you very much for this informative video. I was looking for useful information about travel to Cuba. We bought tickets but I had still some uncertainties. Keep doing what you doing and your channel will grow. All the best.
Great video. I looked into it, apparently you can enter Cuba under the Support of the Cuban People category and stay at a hotel if it's a US Certified Hotel.
such an informative video. followed it to a tee and now me and my. partner are visiting in a couple months! I'll keep checking fares to see if prices drop
Thanks for the info and links, this was an awesome video. Question, did you guys get your passports stamped? If so, how did the US immigration take this?
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Awesome video you guys! THANKS! So did you guys use the NY straight to Cuba or the round trip from NY to FL & roundtrip to from FL to Cuba option? Just trying to understand which tix was the fare drop applied to.
Thank you so much for watching our video and for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed it. Regarding your question, we used the round trip from NY to FL and round trip from FL to Cuba option. Hope that clarifies things for you!
Awesome info and video. You guys speak clearly. I am going to Cuba to assist in a mural art project. Where does that fall on the list of 12 reasons? Thanks.
Hi guys! Great and very useful video! I have two questions for you.. 🙂 1) In the D’VIAJEROS form among the reasons of travel there are just: Resident, Tourism, Transhipment, Transit, visit or work. If you put in general license “Support to Cuban people”, which reason did you choose in the D’VIAJEROS? Maybe also @carlesiasmith1203 asked it but I didn’t see your reply. 2) after that at the “Cuba Ready” booth you chose “support for cuban people”, did they asked your for a detailed itinerary? I mean, with address and the booking of places where you will stay, the booking for example of the cooking class that you booked, etc. Thank you guys !!❤
Thank you for your questions! In the D'VIAJEROS form, we chose "Support to Cuban people" as the reason for our travel. As for the "Cuba Ready" booth, they just gave us the visa after we paid for it. Nobody asked us for a detailed itinerary. Hope this helps!
What a thorough video! I'm so happy I found you guys on Instagram... I'm planning to travel more and these are the tips I need... thank you 😊 new subscriber
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Awesome video!! Y’all are adorable and this is super informative. Question: do places accept USD or our cash has to be converted to their currency? Some places say they accept USD because of currency concerns in the country, but are USD accepted everywhere from your experience?
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! It is truly appreciated. Everywhere mostly prefers the USD. I would only keep a small amount of Cuban Peso
Hey! Great video. Thanks for all the info. Quick question, what did you put as your trip reason on the form? It has tourism, visit, resident or work. I’m not sure if support for the Cuban people fits with tourism or I’m overthinking it. Please help! Thanks for your time and assistance.
Thanks for watching the video and supporting us. We definitely used support of the cuban people as we stated in the video. Just by you being there you will be supporting the cuban people and their business.
I know that Americans have to keep documentation of everything they do just incaseyouget audited, do the local business owners have ways to give you receipts?
@@ChewsToExplore I had one more question. Can I bring back a bottle of Cuban Rum and cigars back to the USA? Does US Customs really care if its a small amount for personal use?
Awesome video. ( I’ve watched a couple others as well) Very informative I got so much info from this! Question…did your Airbnb host assist with taxi to and from the airport, if so do you remember how much you paid? If they didn’t how did you guys hail a ride? I saw another video where it didn’t sound like a lot but they are giving me a rate of $50 USD 😮 also do you know if they calculate the rate per person or total? It will be two of us
Thank you for reaching out and supporting our channel. My wife and I created a guide with all of our driver details (we paid $20 from the airport), accommodations, activities restaurants and over 50 recommendations in different regions in Cuba that you can find here chewstoexplore.ck.page/products/explore-cuba-travel-guide
Hey Chews family, thank you for that video. I am Cuban and my wife is Colombian. I’m gonna be visiting my father there, do you know if my wife needs a visa?, also, we both live in Germany, and we will be flying for here with us American passports…… grateful for your content and transparency……hoping you can answer this question……
Thank you so much for the kind words and support. Glad that you enjoy it! I am not sure under those circumstances. I would ask the airline to assist with that question
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. In the video we described our reason and rationale for our choosing. Also check this video out to ensure you have a great trip. th-cam.com/video/9MM6X_c98tA/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugy2594nvl6AVJLQ1NV4AaABAg
Hey Chew, I'm also from NY but I can't find cheap flights like you did on sky scanner. I want to travel in January solo. Any more tips on how to safe. I've got a budget of 1500 but i wanna make it cheaper
Nice..but not having phone service once you land is crazy. You definitely should clarify exactly why ,how long and options. I would never feel comfortable!
I completely understand your concerns! It's definitely important to have clear information about phone service options, especially when traveling. We ave a ton of more details in our travel guide!
We did it all for ourselves you can check out our recommendations for everything on our explore cuba travel guide chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-cuba-travel-guide/
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Thank you for making this video! Very helpful and gives me confidence in planning my trip. Does anyone know if there are hostels Americans can stay at? Or are all the hostels run by the government?
Thank you so much, check out some of my other videos about cuba as well that can help you. I honestly just avoided the hotels to not get into any problems there. All of the hotels and accommodations check your passport as well.
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Great summary, well presented! You guys did your homework. Just a few extra things here: I'm an American living in Austria with a keen interest in all things Cuba. I have been going 3 or 4 times a year for 20 years (except during the worst of Coronavirus).
1). Toursit Card: To begin with, this "Visa" is really more of a tax (Cuba never denies anybody this "Visa"). They call it a 'Tourist Card" and Cuba seems to sell it, in bulk, to various approved agencies around the world that, in turn, can charge whatever they want. This "Visa" was only $25 for many years and now can be well over $100. I buy mine for 50 Euros at a local Vienna travel agency.
What's important is that you MUST have this visa before you even board your final connection to Cuba (the airlines will demand to see it). Also, be careful when filling this out this Visa since the Cuban Aduanas (Cuban Passport Control Agents) do not much like things that are crossed out and rewritten. Finally: KEEP YOUR HALF OF THIS VISA WITH YOU UNTIL YOU LEAVE CUBA! The Aduanas (Passport Control Agents will demand to see it upon your exit.
2). This other required document is called "D'Viajeros" and can be filled out online easily and is free. I believe you can fill this out 48 hours ahead of time (some have claimed you can do it even earlier). It is supposed to make your entry into Cuba faster and easier... but as you will soon find out, nothing in Cuba is fast or easy, regardless. You can show this on your phone but I always print it out. The Cubans always seem happier with the printed form.
3). Health Insurance: I have never once been asked for proof of insurance...but I'm always ready to.
4). The Taxies leaving Jose Marti Airport (Havana) and the Varadero Airport will gladly take US Dollars or Euros from you, so try to have smaller bills (no coins). From Jose Marti Airport you should not have to pay more than $25 but that is not to say they will not try to get more out of you. I personally don't quibble with them if they demand $30 or less. You might also ask a fellow traveller if they'd like to share a taxi. If you're going to a similar area you can share the cost. Also, never let a taxi driver try to take your small back pack (with your money, wallet, cellphone and passport) and throw it into the trunk with the big bags. Over the years, a few of them seemed quite intense about this but I have never bothered to find out why. I will then just take a different taxi. The trunk itself often has a film of motor oil on it as well, which you might not see if you land at night.
5). There are money-exchange services at the airport. The current official state rate is about 120 Pesos for every dollar. They have or had an ATM machine which now exchanges money which...I have never trusted enough to use. Try to do the math before you approach the window to exchange money. With jet-lag, it can be quite confusing if you try to change several hundred dollars at once.
6). The Black Market: While technically illegal, nearly everyone in Cuba uses it...especially for money exchange. Usually, not always, the best person to ask about this will be the owner of your Casa Particualr. Be discreet, do not ask about his if there are other people hanging about. The current unofficial (Black Market) rate is (as of June 5th, 203) 203 Pesos for every Euro …and 195 for evert USD dollar. Remember, the price of restaurants and such are pegged to the unofficial rate. So, it all adds up quickly. Your Casa Particular owner, by the way, will usually appreciate if you pay in dollars or euros. The Peso is, increasingly worthless. Note: I noticed on my last trip there (January 2nd), that the state owned cafes and restaurant were now demanding credit-cards over any cash. If you're an American...your credit cards will NOT work there anyway. I find the quality of most state-owned restaurants and cafes to be poor quality anyway.
7). Jineteros: Pronounced "Hee-neh-terro". Jinetero means "Jockey" in Spanish...only in this case, they ride the tourists. This small army of Cubans will try to sell you something every 5 minutes. They will ask you for the time and then, "Where joo frohm?", hoping to start a conversation. 98% of every Cuban who approaches you will be a Jinetero. Mostly harmless, they are nevertheless intense. Be firm. Do not engage them. They are not your friends.
Good luck! Have fun!
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! You beat us to the punch. Our next video touches on a lot of these topics about the things that I wish I knew before I went to cuba
What Type of visa require, Green Tourist Card (if traveling to Cuba from Outside of USA) or Pink Tourist Card?
@@jassal12345 - If you are asking about the required Tourist Visa or “Tourist Card”…it does have the appearance of being light green with pink tones (to fight forgery).
Everybody going to Cuba needs this “Visa”. I have always purchased this at either the airports where I will fly directly into Cuba from or, at a Travel Agency here in Europe. There are many services that will deliver this Visa to you for a fee but, I have never used these. Lately, this visa costs $80 to $120 dollars…but you might find it cheaper.
You will also need to fill out the D’Viajero document online. It’s free and pretty easy. They will then send you a document with a QR code (scanning code) and you either save it to your phone and use it upon entering Cuba…or, just print it out and take it with you.
Thank u so much for sharing, where I can get the visa ? I’m going to travel from USA 🇺🇸?
@@darianacasanova9403 When you book your flight, the airline will send you info on obtaining the visa (tourist card). You'll need your flight info to apply for it, so book your flight. You can't get a visa without a flight number and confirmation.
Great video guys! I'm headed to Cuba in 2 weeks and your video reaffirms that I'm completely on track for an awesome time "Supporting The Cuban People"! Thanks
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! I hope you have an amazing time. This week we will put in our full Cuba Vlog that will be very helpful. Also we have this video for the things to know as an american in cuba th-cam.com/video/qZo9iG7gtGY/w-d-xo.html
How was it... I'm headed there very soon
@@DerwinDaDestroyer it was great! I'm actually headed back again this weekend!
@@VicandSheila91 I'll be there too... I hear it's hot...
Anything you can recommend I do
@DerwinDaDestroyer I love exploring Havana Vieja and mingling with the locals. Depends totally on how long you're in Cuba. The Art Factory F.A.C is a favorite.
Support for the Cuban people is the most common and easiest. You can literally get it at the airport before you depart from MIA or Ft. Lauderdale. As a Havana Cigar Connoisseur I go to Cuba often. The Cuban people are some of the most amazing, friendly and resilient people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. As you guys know from traveling around the world in the end, where all people there are friendly and amazing people everywhere you go. This was a phenomenal video. I highly recommend that all U.S. citizens watch this video before going to Cuba. The Cuban people love Americans. The issue isn’t between people. It’s between Governments. I’ve personally never felt unsafe in Cuba and I’ve personally never had any issues. Again this is just my experience out of the many times I’ve been to Cuba. Great job on this video. You both did a wonderful job explaining everything.
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Hey bud is there a limit of Cuban cigars that I can bring back?
@@blakksonni Legally speaking none. However most people bring back cigars and do not declare them. President Obama and his administration were beginning to improve U.S. Cuba relations. However when President Trump came into office he pulled back a lot of the progress that the Obama Administration made. It’s an absolute joke that we still have an embargo against Cuba. The real victims of the embargo against Cuba is the Cuban people. It is time we look to the future and end the embargo against Cuba. The answer to your question is none. You will find information saying you can bring $100 of Havana Cigars into the U.S. but legally speaking that is wrong. Even if that were true depending on brand $100 would be no more than 2 to 3 cigars max depending on the brand.
What is support for the Cubans at the airport?
@@mustknowinfo2001 Support for the Cuban people is 1 of the 12 different visa options you as a U.S. citizen must have in order to visit Cuba as a U.S. citizen. It is also the easiest to get.
Love to see beautiful, young, black people traveling the world.
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I'm researching a trip to Cuba now and your short video has given more info than any other I've seen so far. Thanks for being brief and to the point!
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I really just wanted to go i already knew the strained relationship of the US and Cuba, man this is challenging yet just a reminder to stay on point. The cubans are protecting their land so gotta respect that.
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I wish America would be just as protective of their land.
@dmd265 you damn right I agree any country should be weary of foreigners trying to buy out they land
Wow !! Out of the park with bases loaded , What a super detailed video about traveling to cuba
Great info.
Glad it was helpful! I hope you have a great time in Cuba. Also check out our other Cuba videos for more content on your trip
Omg the travel insurance tip was amazing!!!! Thank you so much for really informing instead of trying to take more money from on budget travelers!
Thank you for your kind words! I love sharing practical information that helps fellow travelers save money.
This is really helpful thanks! For anyone else in the nyc area I was able to book a direct flight with United out of Newark for $300 round trip. There were cheaper options but i wanted to avoid a layover. Can't wait! 🇨🇺
Glad it was helpful! I completely agree, now is the down season so tickets are a lot cheaper so that is great. Personally Newark is harder for me to get to. I hope you have an amazing time there!
How did it go?????
@@Josue166 everything went smooth! Most confusing part was at Newark finding the table to buy the Cuban visa. It's been some months now but iirc it was on the bottom most floor. It's literally just a folding table with ipads 😅🤣. Cuba was amazing and I'm going back in October ♥️🇨🇺
hi
I was surprised to how much info was packed in this short video, that I found to be extremely helpful for anyone planning to visit Cuba. Thank you guys.
I'm so glad you found the video helpful! Cuba has so much to offer, and I'm happy we could share some valuable info with you.
Nicely done! Very informative highlight reel for what to expect when traveling to Cuba. Looking forward to my trip in February. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the video informative and helpful for your upcoming trip to Cuba. Have an amazing time in February!
I think Southwest offers the best deal. I paid $80 for visa at the gate with Southwest plus 2 bags fly for free. Much cheaper than American Airlines or JetBlue. Great video.
Yes, southwest is great for that. I actually have never flown with Southwest before because they are usually more expensive and do not fly out of our main airport. I actually don't fly with baggage either so it was not a problem for us
You paid at the gate??? not before or while booking? is this the normal way to get the Cuban Visa? I checked the flights to Cuba on Southwest and it said nothing about the Cuban Visa, but I was just checking for price. I was hoping they would give me more info on the visa.
@williesteele4503 Everybody I know gets visa before the flight because it is so easy. There is a kiosk dedicated just for Cuba travelers that helps you with ur visa.
I loved your video l hope more Americans go there and support the Cuban people
Thank you for your support and positive feedback! It means a lot to me. I hope my video inspires more people to visit Cuba and support the locals.
Americans that go there support a totalitarian government that violates all cuban citizens basic rights.
Very helpful starting point for my research, thank you so much! Look forward to checking our more of you guys' content!
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Love the channel and how you both present the information!
Much appreciated! Glad you enjoy our content!
Smooth presentation! Great info-thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the tips. Straightforward and clear. Very pleasant
Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot!
Thanks for what you do. I really like how informative and thorough your videos are. Stay curious. Cheers!
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Love your breakdown and enthusiasm for travel, great video overall
Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know if you have any other suggestions
Thank you for the great info. You guys are so thorough n I love that!
Keep up the great work ❤️
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I'm planning to visit in December and was worried. Thank you guys, great tips that I will keep in mind as I plan my trip.
Glad i was able to help! I hope you have an amazing trip there
Much appreciate the video and info on travelling to cuba; will consider doing my travel start from Miami ands spend a few days there before hitting cuba. super video and easy to follow !!!
Your appreciation means a lot! I'm happy to hear that you found the video easy to follow.
You two are fantastic. So hard to find travel videos that give good, clear information.
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Very helpful video! But United also flies to Cuba from the US! 😊
You are completely right, when we flew they did not. However, we did note that in the video.
Good advice! Happy and safe travels wherever you all go.
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Eyeing Cuba from Florida. This is good stuff. Thank you.
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Fellow New Yorkers…let’s go!!!!❤
YESSS!! thanks for the continued support. Would you visit Cuba?
Thank you for the tips!!!! Cant wait to go
Truly appreciate you for the support bro! Hopefully you'll be there soon!
Hi guys, thank you very much for this informative video. I was looking for useful information about travel to Cuba. We bought tickets but I had still some uncertainties. Keep doing what you doing and your channel will grow. All the best.
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Excellent video. I learned a thing or two. I will definitely reference this video when it is time for me to book my trip. 🇨🇺
Glad it was helpful! You will have a great time there but theres a lot that you need to know before you go!
Very nice job and so helpful. Thank you both 🙏
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Great video. I looked into it, apparently you can enter Cuba under the Support of the Cuban People category and stay at a hotel if it's a US Certified Hotel.
Thanks for the info!
Terrific video. I was just reading that the Cuban economy is really hurting post-pandemic.....so they really need American tourists to visit.
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Thank you for the information on Cuba one of my favorite places to
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Wow…didn’t know that there were selective reasons designated for a visa approval ..great info 😻🌺😻
Yes, Cuba is an amazing place to visit but as an American there are restrictions.
such an informative video. followed it to a tee and now me and my. partner are visiting in a couple months! I'll keep checking fares to see if prices drop
I hope you have an amazing trip! Thats how you find the best fares
Thanks guys!! Great vid
Thank you!
nicely done and complete!!!! Thanks
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Great video. New subscriber. Love this. So helpful.
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Excellent video, thank you for sharing.
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Another banger video 🔥🔥🔥🔥 i need to go to Cuba
Thank you brother! It’s a great trip but some necessary steps are needed to get there
Great informative video thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you the detailed info!! Please make this a TikTok so I can duet it! People need to hear this. I need to go to Cuba now lol.
Haha wasn't planning on it but I will be working on it. There are some hurdles but Cuba is a great place to be
Thanks for sharing. This was very helpful and you broke down and made it simple.
Thank you so much
Thank you great informational content 👊🏽
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the info and links, this was an awesome video. Question, did you guys get your passports stamped? If so, how did the US immigration take this?
Yes, we did get our passports stamped! The US immigration took it just like any other stamp. It was a smooth process overall.
Hi i heard they just take passport on cuba but they stamp the visa . Am I wrong ?@ChewsToExplore
i will be going in september this year i thank you for the info
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Yall look happy!
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Question
What reason did pick in declaration form? There is no "to support the Cuban ppl"
Should i pick Tourist Or visit?
We used for the support of the cuuban people
This video was sooo helpful! Love how you broke down each step and the different visa pricing options. I can't wait to watch the vlog!
Glad you liked it!! We definitely want to be a good resource for you guys and make sure you know what to expect on your trip to Cuba
Awesome video you guys! THANKS! So did you guys use the NY straight to Cuba or the round trip from NY to FL & roundtrip to from FL to Cuba option? Just trying to understand which tix was the fare drop applied to.
Thank you so much for watching our video and for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed it. Regarding your question, we used the round trip from NY to FL and round trip from FL to Cuba option. Hope that clarifies things for you!
Awesome info and video. You guys speak clearly. I am going to Cuba to assist in a mural art project. Where does that fall on the list of 12 reasons? Thanks.
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theres no e-visa?
No e visa you have to follow the processs i spoke about in the video
Thanks for this video. I am going in a few weeks and your channel has been helpful. Do you have esim phone if so how did you connect over there?
Thanks for checking out our video and supporting. Unfortunately we do not have a connect for it but we just didn't use our phones and only wifi.
Great job guys, thanks so much!
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Delta Airlines flys to Cuba now as well. Just booked my flight to Cuba. I am watching your videos and they are very informative. Thanks
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So super helpful, thank you!
You're so welcome!
You guys are AWESOME ... thanks for EVERYTHING !!!
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Hi guys! Great and very useful video! I have two questions for you.. 🙂
1) In the D’VIAJEROS form among the reasons of travel there are just: Resident, Tourism, Transhipment, Transit, visit or work. If you put in general license “Support to Cuban people”, which reason did you choose in the D’VIAJEROS? Maybe also @carlesiasmith1203 asked it but I didn’t see your reply.
2) after that at the “Cuba Ready” booth you chose “support for cuban people”, did they asked your for a detailed itinerary? I mean, with address and the booking of places where you will stay, the booking for example of the cooking class that you booked, etc.
Thank you guys !!❤
Thank you for your questions! In the D'VIAJEROS form, we chose "Support to Cuban people" as the reason for our travel. As for the "Cuba Ready" booth, they just gave us the visa after we paid for it. Nobody asked us for a detailed itinerary. Hope this helps!
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Thank u so much for this video I’m resident in eeuu I’m going to fly from here next month I want to know
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What a thorough video! I'm so happy I found you guys on Instagram... I'm planning to travel more and these are the tips I need... thank you 😊 new subscriber
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You guys are awesome
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Awesome video! Very informative. I would like to know, did you guys visit the beaches there or is that not allowed?
Yes we absolutely did go to the beach, for everything that we did it is located here th-cam.com/video/9MM6X_c98tA/w-d-xo.html
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New Subbie, enjoying the content and information, tfs
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Love your videos. Congrats! When did you go to Cuba?
We went in Novemebr of 2022
Going next month. Are you allowed to bring back Cuban cigars to the states? Great vid👏🏽
Thank you so much for checking out our video and supporting our channel. We bought them from local venders that were unbranded and had no issues
It is against US regs to bring back rum or cigars so you take your chances that they will be confiscated if found by US Customs
Great video, thank you. I thought going to Cuba would be much more difficult
Thank you so much for all the support! Yes I had the same sentiments but it is not that difficult anymore
Great advice on flights and everything!
Glad it was helpful!
Great Video. I’ll fly with AA from New york to Havana via Miami. So curious the baggage will check through to Havana? Thank you for your informative.
We flew the same route but did not check bags so sorry about that
Excellent Information! Thank you!
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I needed this imfo..gracias
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Great video and simple to understand ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you guys !!
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Awesome video!! Y’all are adorable and this is super informative. Question: do places accept USD or our cash has to be converted to their currency? Some places say they accept USD because of currency concerns in the country, but are USD accepted everywhere from your experience?
Thank you so much for the kind words and support to our channel! It is truly appreciated. Everywhere mostly prefers the USD. I would only keep a small amount of Cuban Peso
Hey! Great video. Thanks for all the info. Quick question, what did you put as your trip reason on the form? It has tourism, visit, resident or work. I’m not sure if support for the Cuban people fits with tourism or I’m overthinking it. Please help! Thanks for your time and assistance.
Thanks for watching the video and supporting us. We definitely used support of the cuban people as we stated in the video. Just by you being there you will be supporting the cuban people and their business.
I think they meant for the Health Declaration form. It doesn’t have the “Support for the Cuban people” option.
I know that Americans have to keep documentation of everything they do just incaseyouget audited, do the local business owners have ways to give you receipts?
I did not receive them but I did not get any questioning about it either.
Love these tips! You guys are beautiful couple! I have a question: When you arrived in Cuba as US Citizens did they stamp your passport?
Thank you so much for all the support! I am so happy you enjoyed our video! Yes they did stamp our passport
@@ChewsToExplore I had one more question. Can I bring back a bottle of Cuban Rum and cigars back to the USA? Does US Customs really care if its a small amount for personal use?
@@CoconutDesi based on my experience, i cannot say about liquor. But i brought a dozen unbranded cigars and had no issue.
Awesome video. ( I’ve watched a couple others as well) Very informative I got so much info from this!
Question…did your Airbnb host assist with taxi to and from the airport, if so do you remember how much you paid? If they didn’t how did you guys hail a ride? I saw another video where it didn’t sound like a lot but they are giving me a rate of $50 USD 😮 also do you know if they calculate the rate per person or total? It will be two of us
Thank you for reaching out and supporting our channel. My wife and I created a guide with all of our driver details (we paid $20 from the airport), accommodations, activities restaurants and over 50 recommendations in different regions in Cuba that you can find here chewstoexplore.ck.page/products/explore-cuba-travel-guide
@@ChewsToExplore thank you so much! I think I will go ahead and purchase that guide.
@@ChewsToExplore oh also was that $20 total or per person?
@@carvetparson3189 thank you so much for the support. That was $20 total and there are multiple drivers that we used included as well
Helpful! Thanks!!!!
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Thank you for all the details
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Hey Chews family, thank you for that video. I am Cuban and my wife is Colombian. I’m gonna be visiting my father there, do you know if my wife needs a visa?, also, we both live in Germany, and we will be flying for here with us American passports…… grateful for your content and transparency……hoping you can answer this question……
Thank you so much for the kind words and support. Glad that you enjoy it! I am not sure under those circumstances. I would ask the airline to assist with that question
Question, I loved the video btw! But what was the reason you used as the reason for your visit? Was journalism or supporting Cuban people etc.?
Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. In the video we described our reason and rationale for our choosing. Also check this video out to ensure you have a great trip. th-cam.com/video/9MM6X_c98tA/w-d-xo.html&lc=Ugy2594nvl6AVJLQ1NV4AaABAg
What month did yall go in and what was the temperature like ? Thank you
Thank you for your question! We went in October, and the weather was scorching-around 85-95°F. Hope that helps!
Hey Chew, I'm also from NY but I can't find cheap flights like you did on sky scanner. I want to travel in January solo. Any more tips on how to safe. I've got a budget of 1500 but i wanna make it cheaper
Thank you so mch for the support. Watch the airfare for a price drop then book it. It depends on when you want to fly
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Thank you guys! very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice..but not having phone service once you land is crazy. You definitely should clarify exactly why ,how long and options. I would never feel comfortable!
I completely understand your concerns! It's definitely important to have clear information about phone service options, especially when traveling. We ave a ton of more details in our travel guide!
Maybe I missed it, but how did you book accommodations- on your own or through an agency? Agencies are horribly expensive
We did it all for ourselves you can check out our recommendations for everything on our explore cuba travel guide chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-cuba-travel-guide/
When you landed in Havana, and they pulled you aside, what did you say when they asked your reason for visiting?
For the support of the cuban people, it was no problem at all
Do you recommend bringing any paper copies of things you may need?
Yes it does not hurt to have those copies!
Great video. I'm not seeing the link to your airbnb. Am I missing something?
Thank you so much for the kind words and support. Glad that you enjoy it! we have over 30 recommendations for accommodations here chewstoexplore.com/product/explore-cuba-travel-guide/
good job!
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great video
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Excellent! I am thinking of traveling in April. Is anyone from Texas interested?
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Good looking out family
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Awesome
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Thank you for making this video! Very helpful and gives me confidence in planning my trip. Does anyone know if there are hostels Americans can stay at? Or are all the hostels run by the government?
Thank you so much, check out some of my other videos about cuba as well that can help you. I honestly just avoided the hotels to not get into any problems there. All of the hotels and accommodations check your passport as well.
Where did you guys get the itin from? Is it nessecary on landing? Do HAVE TO have a local guide?
We made it ourselves but no one asked for any of that!