7 Things You Should NOT Do in CUBA 🇨🇺 Havana 2024
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- In this Havana walking tour, we will show what it's like to live in Cuba today and explain 7 things you should not do in Cuba 2024.
Top Cuba Travel Tips:
1) Can U.S. Citizens travel to Cuba? Yes.
While flying to Cuba for tourist activities remains prohibited by statute, there are 13 other permitted reasons for travel. The main reason most American visitors should choose is: 'Support for the Cuban people'.
2) Do US Citizens require a Visa? Yes
You can easily purchase the visa at a Cuban visa kiosk at your departure airport. The visa costs $50 - $100 depending on the airline. Just arrive at the airport a little earlier to fill out the form and obtain the visa which gives you 60 days in Cuba (with a possible 30-day extension).
Europeans and Canadians can obtain a Cuba Tourist Card which gives you 90 days in Cuba. You can extend your Cuban tourist visa for an additional 90 days, for a total of 180 days.
3) Do you need Health Insurance to visit Cuba? Yes
U.S. Citizens / Green Card holders who fly to Cuba directly via the U.S. are automatically insured because a $25 fee is added to your ticket price. Keep your boarding pass as proof of health insurance and if you do require medical assistance, you present your boarding pass and passport at the hospital in Cuba.
Everyone else (Canada/UK/Germany/Russia etc) can obtain cheap health insurance at Solways Cuba website.
4) Do US Credit and Debit cards work in Cuba? No.
With very few exceptions, U.S. credit and debit cards do not currently work in Cuba. You should bring U.S. dollars to Cuba and exchange them for Cuban Pesos (CUP). Make sure the US bills do not have any marks or tears as these may not be accepted. In addition, you can check the current informal foreign market rate in Cuba on the ELTOQUE website.
European and other debit and credit cards may or may not work in Cuba but you should not rely on this as you will get a very bad exchange rate using your card at the ATM or stores. It is recommended you bring Euros or US dollars.
5) How much cash should I bring? Recommended $50 to $100 a day.
Bring more cash than you will need as it is better to take home the extra dollars you didn't spend than to run out of cash in the middle of your Cuba trip. Many visitors have run out of money in the middle of their trip due to not bringing enough cash.
6) Can I get Internet access on my phone while in Cuba? Yes.
You can purchase a Cuban tourist sim card in advance of your trip and pick it up when you arrive at the airport in Cuba. Visit the SUENA CUBA website to order the SIM card.
7) Do I need a VPN for my trip to Cuba? Yes
Everyone should download a VPN (recommend NordVPN or Express VPN) on both your laptop and mobile phone BEFORE you travel to Cuba. This is because some websites and apps are blocked if you try to access them in Cuba. For example, you cannot book an Airbnb while you are in Cuba without a VPN.
8) How much is a taxi ride from the airport in Havana to the city center? $25
There are taxis outside the airport in Havana into the city and most will charge $25 US dollars. Make sure to ask and confirm the fare.
9) What essential items should i bring with me to Cuba?
Bring all your medication, toiletries (including female hygiene), body spray for mosquitos and sunscreen.
10) Can i stay in a hotel or Airbnb for my trip to Cuba?
Americans can book and stay in an Airbnb in Cuba but are prohibited from staying in certain hotels that are owned entirely or partially by the Cuban government. Choose: 'Support for the Cuban people' when booking your Airbnb. Europeans and everyone else can book both an Airbnb or stay in any hotel you wish.
11) Can I drink tap water? No, Don't do it.
Drink only bottled water and also use to brush your teeth. Also do not consume drinks with ice as they may also have been made from tap water.
12) What should I bring as gifts for the Cuban People?
Over-the-counter medication such as multivitamins, Ibuprofen, Tylenol / paracetamol. Female hygiene products. Bandaids. Personal care products such as deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothbrush and toothpaste. Chocolates. Clothing. Shoes.
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Been going to Cuba for decades and it is really looking tired !
I feel very bad for the locals , because the Cuban people are very nice people 🇨🇦🇨🇦‼️‼️❤️❤️🇨🇺🇨🇺
I left Cuba in 1979 . At that time , Cuba was still Cuba , with alta cocine restaurants , Night Clubs , hotels, etc . The transportation (buses) was still as always , every 2 or 3 minutes and all the routes were working . You cut enjoy life , although it was beginning to be tight but nothing like this , not even remotely like this , now a days .
While viewing the video , I feel that still after all these years , I miss my Havana a little .
Thanks for showing this actual video of a what once was a beautiful city ...
Te cuidas de no mencionar la salud y educación gratuita. La medicina es de alto nivel profesional y también el deporte y la cultura.
@@hugooconnor4227si pero a que costo? no hay economía !
Viva Cuba, viva o povo cubano que resiste ao embargo criminoso dos US!❤❤❤❤
Definitely agree with not eating street food. You just don’t know how sanitary the vendor conditions are or where the ingredients are from. Also, if you buy bottled water from a street vendor, make sure that the top is factory sealed. I’ve seen refilled bottles before.
Banana is safe 😂😂😂!! But u cant have banana for a week , orange , lemon is safe , it have the outside to protect the inside
Actual TIPS for those not deterred by this video and others that show the negatives:
1. Invest in a life straw bottle!
2. Do not be afraid to PACK. This is NOT the destination for “light packing” anything you find comfort in at home BRING IT!!!
3. BRING SNACKS FROM HOME!! Cubans don’t eat spicy food like that so if you like hot sauce BRING IT!
4. Bring toilet paper/wipes as the public restrooms usually don’t have toilet paper.
5. Ladies, bring sanitary napkins because you will NOT find them here.
6. If you can try to bring things for the people as it’s very bare minimum down there.
7. Learn a few Spanish phrases so that you can bargain better.
8. NEVER pay the price they quote you as it’s always double. Pretend you only have half. Works especially well if you are a pretty woman.
Bonus do NOT skimp on going to the beach! It’s worth the trip.
Also don’t pay $30 to get in the taxi to the beach, if you stay in the downtown area the nice coach bus (reserved for tourist) will take you there for $5 round trip!
(6) I agree. I brought small (hotel) soaps for women, and fluffy toys ans finger puppets for children.
Another tip: always look to the menucard in a restauarant,cause there are sometimes 3 different versions(low to high prices)the last one they rip you.
one of the few nations that resisted on US tyranny. Always in my heart❤❤
But, look at the living condition..
@@francisvazquez13 of course t any state embargoed for sixty years would have financial problems
The only tyranny in Cuba is the Communist Party.
So they settled for Communist tyranny.
😂😂😂 !!! Just in your heart !!!
I love Cubans.
India is a dirty Country
and we love you random person
I was there in 2006 July the people are very nice and loving that's where I learnt to speak spanish
Just got back, July 🥵🥵🥵🥵 but you acclimate pretty well! Beautiful country, beautiful people!
Looks better than parts of American cities now. Less crime also.
lol you should live there then, in local conditions. Without your pension. It will be great for you I bet. Much better than US.
@@creed22solar123 Very happy in fly over country. Love the US except dingy criminal blue cities.
As a Cuban, whenever I see things like these said by Americans, it makes me want to puke...
@@kuba2ve Come visit Los Angeles.
@@JohnMac3837 Notice the difference: you invite me to a single city, possibly a place within the city, but I'm inviting you to a whole country.
When Will This Crazy Madness End Between The US And Cuba. Lot's Of People Go To Vietnam To Vacation Or Live From The States. I Don't Get It, 🤔 And I Am 60 Plus From America.
It'll stop when the U.S can dominate and colonize Cuba.
Cuba, a pequena ilha, resiste ao lado e contra o império. Viva Cuba!!!!
for a country that is heavily sanctioned, it looks cleaner than India.
thats cause there are no Indians
Hey, India is way populated and much cleaner now, the cleanliness staff works on the streets from as early as 5am in the morning... Don't go by propaganda videos. Also India is the fifth largest economy now, get your facts right, it is 2024
When is the last time you been to India???
@@marlborostag2024
@@hafizilmi7255 Pakistanis never been allowed to India 😅😅🤦🏻
Este video muestro lo turistico, la realidad de Cuba es muy diferente, recorran la vieja Habana y veran las calamitosas situaciones por las tienen que pasar los cubanos, decadencia hambre y miseria, muy triste.
Decadencia sí, pero no es la culpa de los cubanos o de su gobierno.
Hambre con certeza que no.
Como te cuidas de no mencionar el criminal bloqueo yanki de 60 años!!. Eso es mirar por un solo ojo...
Te cuidas de no mencionar la salud y educación gratuita. La medicina es de alto nivel profesional y también el deporte y la cultura.
@@hugooconnor4227 Ciberclaria a la vistaaaaa!!!
The scenes in the second half were filmed in the Historic Centre which is where tourists go. The streets and buildings are in nice condition and there is no garbage. As soon as you go outside that area (don’t! ) you get the opposite, as seen in the first half of the video.
As a Cuban, I’m kind of mad at the comments for saying “ What a hopeless case “ I’m mad at them because they feel like civilians can just take a plane ride to America or somehow exscape it, we’ll lemme tell you something asshole, Havana is bad yes, but the culture, and people overall everything is good.
I hope this clears it up that we can’t exscape these things, but we can simply by sanctioning us? Like wtf I fucking hate America for doing that to our people, yeah sure Communism is bad but that’s because the Russians made it corrupt, I hope some day America can get their shit together and send some aid
The issue is your dictatorship government. The Cuban people suffer because of it. Thank the Castros
Great informative video. I visited Cuba in 2017. Loved it ❤
Thank you.
incredible , very few on their phones...cuba is one of the most social countries in the world
No Hay zombies !! 😅
6:48 It looks like he is carrying, selling onions and garlic? Also I see plentiful good tomatoes. And those big papaya, that I tend to call Mexican papaya because in California that's where they come from. They are labeled Maradol. If ripe they are as good or better than Hawaiian papaya.
If u eat papaya u dont need to drink a lot of water , water already is in it 😂
Your video is so nice and clear …. Thankyou for posting ‼️‼️❤️❤️🇨🇦🇨🇦
You are so welcome!
Just came back from cuba 2 days ago and ive been extremely ill with severe cramps and diarrhea even right now as im typing this ao is my 4 year old never been this ill in a long time
Wow! Absolutely love your channel! The Cuba tour was amazing!💓
Thank you so much!!
Μαρξιστικός παράδεισος φτώχια πείνα δυστυχία και στυγνή δικτατορία
isso mesmo , favela comunista de terceiro mundo onde o povo é censurado e os opositores perseguidos e mortos , nunca iria num lugar desses !
αλλες μαλακιες δεν ειχες να γραψεις, εμαθες και την κουβα,,,,παλιοκουβα..
Te cuidas de no mencionar la salud y educación gratuita. La medicina es de alto nivel profesional y también el deporte y la cultura.
The people on the street don't look very happy and the buildings seem to be fading from what they once were.
Those ppl that look unhappy, are probably Foreigners. Cubans even though they have nothing are a happy ppl. As far as the buildings bein "fading from what they once were".. Well Duh.. Fidel ruined a beautiful country... It'll recapture the beauty, someday!
Sanctions.
Cuba's a dump - no matter how one tries to dress it up.
that's communism. Castro stupidly sentenced his people to decades of misery and Castro cronies have been operating Cuba ever since. Another mess, like russia.
Even in luxury restaurants you can get sick (gastero enteritis), as happened to me several times. food is expensive and terrible, worse than in the so-called period especial of the 90s. I would advise against visiting Cuba as a holiday destination as it is a bankrupt prison island under a terrible dictatorship.
and I speak from experience: since 1995 I have been to Cuba frequently and for long periods of time and speak the Spanish language as a Dutchman...
Very disappointing to hear. But not surprising. I have never been to Cuba but have wanted to go. Just to sightsee and experience the buildings, culture, etc. I'd drink bottled water, but would need to eat too! What could you eat, if restaurants are not safe? Buy fruits and vegetables and wash them with bottled water and eat in you hotel room?
Guess Cuba is not for me. Food poisoning is the worst
A ja dostaję sraczki za każdym razem jak odwiedzam Holandię
Went to Cuba stayed for 10 days NO STOMACH PROBLEMS EVER. Great travel destination in my opinion.
I love cuba from Big Ethiopia
great video but how much poverty there is in Cuba!!Oh my god!!It's really horrible,poor and dirty place!!
There’s poverty everywhere in the world. It doesn’t take away from how beautiful Cuba is.
@@Weedwaffles no it s not true,there are many wealthy countries especially in Europe and free liberal democratic countries and then there are horrible dirty ridiculous backward communist poor countries like Cuba!This is the reality!
the corrupt dictatorship of the Castro's ruined the island for around 70 years and the army is in power everywhere (Gaesa) like hotels, banking, shops, traffic...there are thousands of political prisoners and a majority left the island. electricity is a drama (apagones) and there are no medicines available because the so called government lacks valuta.
Cuba has the best mechanics in the world. The oldest cars are still on the streets
One of life’s greatest experience is visiting Havana Cuba!!
Agreed.
You should move there
@@krazyshady902 whatever
The best until Feburary 1952 a month before General Batista overthrew the civilian government and was replaced by Fidel Castro who was far worse than him and any Spanish Governor of Cuba back in the colonial era.
@user-uz5ko8sv2f whatever what? The people who live there are miserable and suffering. But hey... as long as YOU thought it was a great experience
Great to see La Habana looking so good! I have made 10 trips to cuba, but haven't seen la habana since pre pandemic. Great video!
Thanks.
Buena's mañana
I would avoid salads, especially lettuce do to the fertilizer methods of some farmers.
CUBA é o PARAÍSO , praias entre as mais belas do planeta , Vida noturna e mulheres maravilhosas !
So stay there!
Francisco se você gosta e admira tanto assim devia se mudar e morar lá.
Espero que não seja um simples turista explorador da Miséria alheia.
Se nota que no sabes la realidad de la Habana, si la conocieras opinarias distinto y te largarias bien lejos.
Bloqueo.
@@miradonfbdEmbargoes.
I live in Germany. I know at least 5 women who go to Cuba annually and let themselves be satisfied. Actually, they never told me directly that they were flying to Cuba for sex. But when I see the happiness in their faces, when they always flee back to Germany, I know that they were very well pampered in Cuba ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your video. It is other paradise.
Thanks.
You're welcome
Muito bonito essa parte de Cuba.Parabens ! Lindas praças.
Some of the areas I saw were quite clean, but dated. The other areas, especially the art fair, was very clean and maintained. Does this represent a majority of a Cuban city, or was this the better side of town. I don't recall seeing a single police officer. I did see some graffiti.
I think UNESCO is busy at work here ‼️🇨🇦🇨🇺
Cuben crome was a good show
Many tks.for infos....❤
You're welcome 😊
In this coverage, the glories of the past are still clearly visible in most of the buildings and streets that depict modern city planning in the past.
Loved the video, surprised with the lack of Polce in the tourist areas? Love to visit alas to old now..
Thanks. I have several more Cuba videos on my channel.
How much are the hotels?
Kuba ist eine Diktatur die Menschen dort wollen Freiheit
Like for you video 😉👍
Big thanks
third world country!!
Third world and Communist, a deadly combo
Las calles y ciudades de Cuba, así como todas las zonas del país, todavía lucen exactamente igual que hace 50 o 60 años: casas sucias y en mal estado. No es un país donde realmente te sentirías cómodo...
Enjoyed the video💕
Thank you!!
Über Cuba hängt ein jahrzehntelanges Embargo. Ich war 1999 dort und es hat mir gut gefallen. Alles war ärmlich, aber herzlich und lebensfroh.
Spent 3 weeks here in January / February. Spent lot of time around San Rafael, Centro Habana, Galiano Street, Obispo, and hung around the boulevard at night,
Many of the people approached me and asked for money, The scammers and Jinteras have lots of money. They had clean clothes, shoes, nice haircut, the jinteras had their nails done, nice handbag,
So... how are they buying this if they all "need money" ??
were you there for the cheap pr0stituti0n?
@@jsedusjung461 Was I there for the nice weather, beaches and cigars ?!
Older male friends that look after them ,….. you know the game ‼️🇨🇦
I heard they don’t have bottled water in
Santiago de cuba 😮
Im sure there is bottled water everywhere.
@@TripperTours What about electricity? I'm particularly interested in Santiago. I heard they are suffering from daily blackouts for 8hrs.
@@brasilsoccer0 from 8 to 15 hrs , source of recent protest and the lack of food... my advice... go to another place, the mood in the country is far from "peacefull"
@SergeiTorockov Thats what i was hearing on the ground.
@@user-el7ld4mb3f thank you so much. It’s unfortunate santiago de cuba the place of the “Son Cubano” is now unsafe for me. I have decided not to go now also because of the hot weather so I will wait until February 2025 hopefully the situation will be better in Santiago de Cuba.
Very Nice Thanks
Cheers, Nicholas.
isso é um lixo da sociedade humana.
hope they never get rid of those trees in el paseo del prado, the way the world is going it seems as if they are chopping down tress purposely and destroying our planet
I will repeat here that foreigners are not prohibited from saying that they came to work in the country personally, whoever is a foreigner, whatever they are visiting, whoever is a tourist, but I don't know
The food is terrible, got really sick. People are poor, a man asked the left overs of my dinner! But I would love to visit Cuba once again ❤
Sorry to hear that. I only eat at nicer and busy restaurants. Favourite place was in Chinatown. Sometimes it could be the ice in your drink (I avoid ice) or the fruits you buy on the streets and street food is a big no no. I never got sick following these rules.
25:33 This guy in the orange T-shirt is a very controversial Cuban actor and film director. Jorge Molina.
the great pipe dream!!!! i can see the equality of standards between the streets!!!
It hurts a lot to see my second Home Country destroyed 💔💔💔
make sure the top is sealed.
Thanks!
Welcome!
I Havana got a clue!...
😑
Finally I see trees toward the end
I note an almost complete absence of cell phones. Most peoples' hand are empty.
That’s an expensive luxury item in Cuba
you can boil the water everyone cannot afford to buy bottled water.
It’s advice for tourists.
CUBA HAS BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE. AND, THERE ARE NO RACISTS RUNNING AROUND WITH AR-15s .
FACTS.
Stay away from street pizza unless you want the runs..
Kuba okadar güzel temiz ve insanları güler yüzlüki orada yaşamayı çok isterdim. Deneyimim le yazıyorum
Kuba ist eine Diktatur die Menschen dort wollen Freiheit von Kommunismus
Görmesem inanacam,,,hayal kırıklığına uğradım,
To enter the country you have to register there for a passport because at this delicate stage the country cannot have people like that living and want to come and work, in fact the country cannot afford to pay for
Great people, great nation.
Hee fidel a ilha parou no tempo.
Interesting tour.
Thanks.
I always communicate with Christ, seeing the reconstruction of the city as if I were a teacher.
The best place for a peaceful holiday is Cuba
This street is supposed to be full of people but if you fix it when you see all the holes or it's all missing like sand, that's why you need it there
Go there except for the vintage cars, don't know if I could trust the water, liquor, or food !
Very nice
Thanks
Hi, Where is this street where they are selling oil paintings in minute 33:00 of the video?
Paseo del Prado promenade
I'm from the UK and live in Cuba, Cuba has it's issues but my life here is better than in Europe.
Great food great climate great people and very cheap to live with my foreign income.
I think the game Far Cry 6 here! When i play i see the same pictures in this video! But game is just a game, people here in real life have not so much!
The one thing you should notice in Cuba is the amount of average males just hanging around cause there is no work or economy other that tourism and the government. Bring your old clothes and shoes to give away as they are appreciated and it really helps the people.
Agreed.
What percentage of the people walking that very neat and clean area are tourists?
Is it possible to cross from cuba to Mexico.?
beautiful as always
É a mesma Cuba que fui em 1965, porém totalmente deteriorada. De quem é a culpa?
Are there middle class neighborhoods or rich people in Cuba? Why do you all only show run-down, dilapidated neighborhoods?
Almost all of Cuba looks like this except for the tourist zone and ruling elite
Parece como si estuviesemos en los años 30. Se ha quedado muy atrasada.
please make a video about cuba airport - I'm from sao paulo /brazil
The Rocinha favela in Rio de Janeiro is much better than Havana.
I spotted several LADA automobiles.
Tmx for video, fantastic! May I ask what camera do you use? Is that Iphone?
I thought it was nice and clear too ‼️🇨🇦🇨🇺
I'm glad that you are showing this video. It is very interesting and informative. This just looks like a version of "hell on earth " to me. A good place to be FROM! About as bad as New York City.
29:47..those of you who know Connor Mcgregor. Is that him there in the middle. Burgundy tshirt, black sunglasses?
No. Not even close.
I'll never ever go to Cuba. Thank God for the good old USA
❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching.
So, it sounds like Cuba would be a great place to visit if eating, drinking, safety, and staying free and healthy are not important to you.
@SergeiTorockovgirls are affordable? What does that mean?
Gotta love all the smiles and such happiness. NOT.
❤❤❤❤
Clean but dilapidated. Can't help but wonder where Cuba would be at today if they had not sunk into communism....
And without blockade from the US
Some of the buildings have really been fixed up ,… is this Unesco at work ? 🇨🇺🇨🇦
Darf ich als Urlauber auf Kuba mich unter den einheimischen mischen um zum. Beispiel sehr viel salsa zu tanzen???? PS ich werde kubanische Polizisten duzen!!!
2:05 - ты что, переводил это с русского языка? :))) Разве на английском так говорят?
На русском языке говорят "вода оставляет желать лучшего"
Я бы это перевёл так: "Water leaves desire to be much better" - ???
The first thing is : if you want go to The States don’t go to Cuba 😅
I do not need to go to "The States." I live in "The States."
@@michaelhilber8284.
@@michaelhilber8284 you are luky. Nearly two week a young french biathlete couldn’t go at Soldier Hollow UBI championship because when she was a little she gone to Cuba with his parents for hollydays
and Dominican Republic haitie 980000000000000000000000000000000000000x Blessed Mother also in Cuba