Very cool video Mr. Fish Cool to see it. I always enjoyed going for walks like that when down there. Find and see some cool stuff Thanks man see you Saturday
You’re the reason me and my girlfriend went to Varadero this year! Now I’m going again in January with my best friend for his bday and to show him everything, and to experience more myself. Thank you for posting these videos, they’re so helpful :)
Great video, nice to see you out and ABUT, love seeing Cuba that’s not the resort, love the cars, keep the videos coming, you and Jenny rock🎉🎉🎉🎉🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪
I was in Varadero more than 10 years ago. It had certainly changed a lot. Your Dupont water castle shoot brought me some memories. Thank you for the interesting content.
Great videos! We love Cuba and will go again in January! Thanks for going to all the resorts, they have so much to offer. Best beaches in the world, Cuban people are amazing always helpful. Best wishes to you and your wife, keep on going to Cuba and giving us amazing insight on the resorts.
Thanks for the video Mike!! Some great intel on this one a well. We walked around to most of the places you highlighted. VERY neat place to tour around. We took the horse and buggy, some of the classic cars and those little yellow bugs....lots of fun. We found we were really penalized in exchange if we used Canadian dollars vs USD.They didn't really seem to want Canadian Dollars. Thanks again, take care and safe travels!!
Next time you go into the town try and find the Canadian Embasy Residents home...then follow that street to the beach and you will find amazing restaurants/bars...you have to look for them lol...viv
Another great video. You should have checked out the craft brewery Factoria Varadero on calle 43 if it is still open. I assume the Starfish price was not all inclusive?
thank you for the informative update, i was surprised to see the wide dollar to CUP from canadian to American. Would it be best just to bring american $$$
Love your videos - so beneficial Quick question - when u mentioned pesos and tourist prices… is it better that i exchange into pesos or can i pay in US dollars?
Hello,hello, I am thinking of flighing to cuba in november, even with the situation at the moment. If i would wanted to bring some little gifts, what are some products that are desperately needed and also ok to bring in by plane/customs? Kind greetings
Well I can’t really speak for Customs But I bring Advil Spices America USD $$$& Small candles for the kids Plastic food containers for workers Anything they appreciate
Hello Mike. This video was recorded 2 weeks ago, correct? We're headed to Varadero on the 25th of October. I was wondering how the weather is because of the recent hurricane?
I just got back to Canada Yesterday Weather has been fantastic, but yes look like a new Hurricane 🌀 But like I said it’s been great!!! I might be heading back on Wednesday this upcoming week!
Hi Mike, my name is Andi, I met you at the lobby of Gran Muthu Holguin on Saturday 21 st. Thank you for this excellent informational video. Always interesting watching your video presentations. At Gran Muthu we met a couple from Mississauga and we were talking about you a few days before. Where do you exchange the money, at the hotel’s Cadeca?
Hey Andi!!! Yes I totally recall!!!! I actually bought money from a bartender!!! I asked about the exchange and he said he had some money for sale, $ 4.00 USD worth 1200 cup That’s the best way best rate
What street/block did you get off the bus at? And roughly what block were the “waterfront” restaurants? Going back in February & would love to check out some of these places!
Great Video Mike true to Varadero. Been going to Varadero for 10 + years now. I know it was very hot. Just a little info in Parque Josone you missed the best Restaurant. La Gruta El Vino. Its only open after 7 pm. By reservation but there usually is staff there that can do a walk in reservation. 25 USD for a monster kobe beef steak with Lobster, drink and ensalada. Big pile of shrimp on your steak as well. And its in a cave.
Hi Mike. I have been following your video for a while. I must admit they are very informative to say the list. Are you guys from TO? When are you returning to varadero?
I went to Varadero last month and met a family who is desperate situation and needs help. I was wondering if you have any ideas or suggestions as to what to do.
Where did you find the best conversion for Cuban peso? Did you trade with people taking you to the resort ? I would like to know as I went there last year but I coming again in December
When you get on the Transfer at the airport they will tell you all about the Cuban Peso and might offer to sell Now the Currency goes up and down for both CAD and USD Also bartender might sell you Cuban Peso
@@Finding-Fish always a party in varadero. great job in explaining the cup to peeps. but do you really make out better for usd. what i mean is u convert cad to usd and u loose out on that trade then u convert to cup. i get 180cup from cad why convert to usd from cad then to cup...
@@195amk Official bank rate is $1can = 87.18 cup , informal bank rate is $1can = 210cup but it's very difficult to get that if you can get 180cup on the street it's good , you don't need connections . Do not change your money with the tour guides when you arrive in Cuba, in general they give you lower rate because they think you don't know any better .
Hi Mike. That park is known for the best Pina Coladas! Also, when you came out of the park and started walking you passed a house with a hedge in the front in the shape of a snake, right before you went to where those guys were doing construction. The snake hedge house is a dear friend of ours! We always go & visit him whenever we’re in Varadero and so do my parents. He has a banana tree in his yard☺️
@@Finding-Fish OMG guess what?? We just spotted you in another RUclips video!! Melia Las Antillas (English version) by The Sherby Traveller! Approx 7 mins 54 seconds in!☺️
I’m confused I did a google search and it shows the conversion to be 1 usd to 24 pesos? Is it the CUP ? I was in Varadero last August and I was getting charged 5isd for a small pulled pork sandwich (it was great and it was late btw… beers were even 5usd) maybe it was the time of day and my lack of the language? Lmao 😂
I’ve done some conversion on some of the prices… are you sure??? $0.88 for anything is just incomprehensible. What am I doing wrong? ie 280CUP is $15CDN
Just Arrived this Morning From HOLGUIN.... $1 USD. (USA MONEY THE BEST TO CONVERT) $1 USD = 320 Cuban Pesos. STREET VALUE..... (BAR TENDERS, STAFF) NOT COMPUTER or BANK CONVERSIONS ASK when you take a transfer from Airport to Hotel.....
Hi Mike I was watching and thought that something was wrong, and sorry to say that your convertion is wrong. For the 550 CUP (taco and beer) you would pay around 21 USD. A lobster 2500 CUP you will pay around 104 USD. So, not that cheap. 😐
@@Finding-Fish already replied to you, but don't know why it doesn't appear to me. Convertion on the web (Google or dedicated sites) give me 24 CUP (cuban peso) for 1 USD.
I actually just bought some the other day!!!! $5 USD 1500 CUP Don’t know where your getting your info Have you been to Cuba?🇨🇺 Have you been lately? Right now!!!!
@@Finding-Fish yes... And heading back In January, Veradero again lol Exchange I looked up... Today... Was exactly as I Posted. I truly hope it's what your telling us... Where do I exchange USD or CDN...here in Canada or there?
@@Finding-Fish same question here. It's my first time visiting Varadero in November. It shows $1 USD is 24 Cuban pesos. Any suggestions how to get that rate you're getting?
I’m heading to Varadero in December and looking at rates as well. $1 USD = 24 CUP $1CAD =17.26 CUP…not sure how the numbers in this video could possibly be accurate
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Another BLOCKBUSTER & Informative video. 👍
Thanks Brother
Hi Mike awesome video ! Love varadero ❤ thanks for another great video!
Thanks for watching and the Support
Grateful!!!!
Mike
Very beneficial! Thanks for posting, we will be there in 3 days!
How was your trip? Heading there soon myself.
Amazing As Always Mike, I Love Varadero So Much The People Are Always Friendly. I Can't Wait To Go Back.
It waiting Sasky!!!
See you in Santa Maria Royalton
Love seeing prices on travel videos
If my math is correct
@@Finding-Fishyou bring $usd and cuban pesos?
@@Finding-Fish even if its off by a Dollar or 2 its ok, i like to know ABOUT how much i can always double check. great video man!
Thank you Mike, for doing this beautiful work.
Prices may vary
Lol
Very cool video Mr. Fish Cool to see it. I always enjoyed going for walks like that when down there. Find and see some cool stuff
Thanks man see you Saturday
Absolutely 👍
Saturday at the Royalton Santa Maria
Great🎉
Thanks amigo
Hi Mike...interesting off resort tour of Varadero. Liked showing prices and exchange. Low prices. You better get back to the beach, lol...Bill
lol
Bill yes very hot
Thanks Mike
GREAT VIDEO and informative for next time I am in Varadero:)🙂
Thanks Monica
I’m here now!!!
Varadero was Busy the other night at 10:30 pm
It’s amazing how little things have changed, was there 6 years ago and look’s exactly the same. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Ya Varadero is busy at night right now!!!
slow in the Day
Great video, thank you for showing the prices. Would love to go back to Varadero.
Thanks Bud E!!!
I’m here now actually
@Finding-Fish have a Crystal for me.
You’re the reason me and my girlfriend went to Varadero this year! Now I’m going again in January with my best friend for his bday and to show him everything, and to experience more myself.
Thank you for posting these videos, they’re so helpful :)
That’s Awesome Spencer!!
I’m in Varadero right now!!!
Beautiful down here right now
@@Finding-Fish that’s awesome!! Looking forward to seeing the videos down the road :)
Great video, nice to see you out and ABUT, love seeing Cuba that’s not the resort, love the cars, keep the videos coming, you and Jenny rock🎉🎉🎉🎉🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪🥪
Thanks Ronnie
More Jenny on the way
“More Jenny”
❤❤❤
Thanks Mike😀 Nice video 👏 a lot of things need to explore and learn in Cube 😊 Thanks again.
My pleasure!
Enjoy Ricky!!!
Mike
I was in Varadero more than 10 years ago. It had certainly changed a lot. Your Dupont water castle shoot brought me some memories. Thank you for the interesting content.
Thanks Yanglu!!!
Thanks for watching and Cuba 🇨🇺 is changing!!! Slowly but surely
Mike
Great videos! We love Cuba and will go again in January! Thanks for going to all the resorts, they have so much to offer. Best beaches in the world, Cuban people are amazing always helpful. Best wishes to you and your wife, keep on going to Cuba and giving us amazing insight on the resorts.
Another great video I love varedero. But it was way too much of a party I’m getting too old for that lol. Cheers Mike
BullShxt
You love to party 🎉
That is true. lol you got me
I need a shirt. I’m going back to Cayo coco end of month. Trying sol Cayo coco
Send me your address! Do you have an email?
Thanks for the video Mike!! Some great intel on this one a well. We walked around to most of the places you highlighted. VERY neat place to tour around. We took the horse and buggy, some of the classic cars and those little yellow bugs....lots of fun. We found we were really penalized in exchange if we used Canadian dollars vs USD.They didn't really seem to want Canadian Dollars. Thanks again, take care and safe travels!!
The CAD is up and down
Today in Varadero they are giving $1 CAD- 180 CUP
The best exchange rates I found was the beach lifeguard. They also can get you Rhum bottles cheaper.
Next time you go into the town try and find the Canadian Embasy Residents home...then follow that street to the beach and you will find amazing restaurants/bars...you have to look for them lol...viv
On the list D&V
On the list 😀
Good morning Mike
Good morning Owel
Good morning Mike . Nik and Jodie
Good afternoon!!! Amigos Nik And Jodie
Thanks for watching
Mike
@@Finding-Fish Cheers Mike our pleasure
Another great video. You should have checked out the craft brewery Factoria Varadero on calle 43 if it is still open. I assume the Starfish price was not all inclusive?
I would have but got bloody hot 🥵 out!!!
Like crazy
Great info Mikey! Ehat was the name of that park with all the good places to eat? See you on the weekend ... 😎
I honestly don’t know but it’s on the same side as the Beatles Bar down to road from it!!!!
Absolutely Steve
Saturday!!!
Josone Park. It's a gem.
maps.app.goo.gl/zwPo1piG1Twkoj4M6
@@Finding-Fishjosone park
would NEVER have thought of converting to CUP before going off resort....this is the best info I have ever seen!!!
Hey Jim don’t convert to much currency, some establishment only take credit Card!!!
💳
But small amounts off cash come in handy and of course USD
thank you for the informative update, i was surprised to see the wide dollar to CUP from canadian to American. Would it be best just to bring american $$$
I bring both
Right now today
I’m in Varadero
1 cad gets you $180
1 usd gets you $320
Changes all the time I bring both Justin!!!
Love your videos - so beneficial
Quick question - when u mentioned pesos and tourist prices… is it better that i exchange into pesos or can i pay in US dollars?
Some places it cheaper in Cup
But some places take USD, I carry both
Hello,hello,
I am thinking of flighing to cuba in november, even with the situation at the moment. If i would wanted to bring some little gifts, what are some products that are desperately needed and also ok to bring in by plane/customs? Kind greetings
Well I can’t really speak for Customs
But I bring Advil
Spices America USD $$$&
Small candles for the kids
Plastic food containers for workers
Anything they appreciate
Hello Mike. This video was recorded 2 weeks ago, correct? We're headed to Varadero on the 25th of October. I was wondering how the weather is because of the recent hurricane?
I just got back to Canada Yesterday
Weather has been fantastic, but yes look like a new Hurricane 🌀
But like I said it’s been great!!!
I might be heading back on Wednesday this upcoming week!
Hi Mike, my name is Andi, I met you at the lobby of Gran Muthu Holguin on Saturday 21 st. Thank you for this excellent informational video. Always interesting watching your video presentations. At Gran Muthu we met a couple from Mississauga and we were talking about you a few days before. Where do you exchange the money, at the hotel’s Cadeca?
Hey Andi!!!
Yes I totally recall!!!!
I actually bought money from a bartender!!! I asked about the exchange and he said he had some money for sale, $ 4.00 USD worth 1200 cup
That’s the best way best rate
@@Finding-Fish Thank you Mike!
I will pay tourist prices all day there lol still soo cheap! Great to see you off the resorts and out exploring!
Thanks Adam
Mike
What street/block did you get off the bus at? And roughly what block were the “waterfront” restaurants? Going back in February & would love to check out some of these places!
I believe I show the street number at the start of the video
@@Finding-Fisharound calle 62
Great Video Mike true to Varadero. Been going to Varadero for 10 + years now. I know it was very hot. Just a little info in Parque Josone you missed the best Restaurant. La Gruta El Vino. Its only open after 7 pm. By reservation but there usually is staff there that can do a walk in reservation. 25 USD for a monster kobe beef steak with Lobster, drink and ensalada. Big pile of shrimp on your steak as well. And its in a cave.
Thanks Richard!!! I probably Did miss alot, It was absolutely so HOT that day and After 4 hours of Filming I called it a DAY!!!
thanks
Richard!!!
Mike
Very informative video😊Is it hard to get from Varadero to Havana? Maybe you know how much a bus or taxi costs? Thanks!❤
Taxi could be expensive
$250
Maybe I will find out
What is the name of the restaurant overlooking the park? Thanks for the great video!
I honestly didn;t catch it!!!
you can probably google it!!!
Mike
Hi 👋 is it safe ? All cool around there ?
Thanks Joe
Hi Mike. I have been following your video for a while. I must admit they are very informative to say the list. Are you guys from TO? When are you returning to varadero?
I went to Varadero last month and met a family who is desperate situation and needs help. I was wondering if you have any ideas or suggestions as to what to do.
Yes from Toronto area
I just got home from Varadero a few days ago
Heading to Cayo Cruz
When were you in Varadero Cuba? Is this recent? It looks like there’s no issues with power or shortage of food in your video.
So you should be taking CUP when you go downtown?
Yes I would best deals
@@Finding-Fish is it best to get pesos from hotel staff? Or where do you recommend?
Where did you find the best conversion for Cuban peso? Did you trade with people taking you to the resort ? I would like to know as I went there last year but I coming again in December
When you get on the Transfer at the airport they will tell you all about the Cuban Peso and might offer to sell
Now the Currency goes up and down for both CAD and USD
Also bartender might sell you Cuban Peso
gonna be in varadero in the 18th. i got the hook up for fat cigar's in all of sanata maria delivered to me at any resort too
Well I have lots of comments tell me I’m wrong with the convertion money converting
Pretty busy last night in Varadero
@@Finding-Fish always a party in varadero. great job in explaining the cup to peeps. but do you really make out better for usd. what i mean is u convert cad to usd and u loose out on that trade then u convert to cup. i get 180cup from cad why convert to usd from cad then to cup...
This man basically lives in Cuba, lucky guy!
Almost
Here right now in Varadero
Beautiful day
Yes😂🩷✅🇨🇺
$1can =120 cup this is brutal. In Havana $1can=160/180 cup. Anyway even as Canadian it's better to bring USD money. Great video.
But it constantly changes from week to week to week
When I made this video that what I was quoted
Up and down weekly here
Is it official /bank rate or what you can get on the street if you have connections?
@@195amk Official bank rate is $1can = 87.18 cup , informal bank rate is $1can = 210cup but it's very difficult to get that if you can get 180cup on the street it's good , you don't need connections . Do not change your money with the tour guides when you arrive in Cuba, in general they give you lower rate because they think you don't know any better .
Is there a government store to buy cigars in Varadero?
Lots
I was in one showing prices
Hi Mike. That park is known for the best Pina Coladas! Also, when you came out of the park and started walking you passed a house with a hedge in the front in the shape of a snake, right before you went to where those guys were doing construction. The snake hedge house is a dear friend of ours! We always go & visit him whenever we’re in Varadero and so do my parents. He has a banana tree in his yard☺️
That’s Amazing thanks for sharing this info with me!!!
Live to hear everything about Varadero and Cuba
Thanks Tracey!!!
Next time Pina Coladas!!!!
@@Finding-Fish OMG guess what?? We just spotted you in another RUclips video!! Melia Las Antillas (English version) by The Sherby Traveller! Approx 7 mins 54 seconds in!☺️
Yes! The best Pina Colada's we have ever had!
Will be there in mid October ❤, anybody coming from Calgary?
I'm here now!!!!
bring bug spray!!!
Hi, where do I get best rate for CUP? thank you
The bus transfer to the airport will tell you
@@Finding-Fish thanks
Very good job
Thanks
I'm out of Cuban coffee. Need to bring more back next time we come.
I always bring a bag Scottie
Best 20$ bucks ever
It’s the best!!!
Where do you exchange your usa dollars to cuba pesos?
Ask the people on the Transfer from the AirPort
They will change it or tell you the best place to do so
@@Finding-Fish In the transfer bus thy give you 80 CUP for 1CAD
hey Mike, how ya doin? Diving with the pigs? I know thats a bahamas thing, but maybe I heard wrong.
I think they have it here too!!!
on the scuba list, thats all i know!!!!
Mike
Cliche question......is it safe?
Absolutely
I’m confused I did a google search and it shows the conversion to be 1 usd to 24 pesos? Is it the CUP ? I was in Varadero last August and I was getting charged 5isd for a small pulled pork sandwich (it was great and it was late btw… beers were even 5usd) maybe it was the time of day and my lack of the language? Lmao 😂
lol google search doesn’t work for CUP
$1=300 CUP
I bought 1200 CUP for $$4.00 USD today
I was thinking the same. How do you know the exchange rate then? Going in a few weeks, love your videos
Could you not pay in canadian? I normaly dont bring usd in cuba ?
You can!!!
You just get a better deal for USD
@@Finding-Fish thank you for your fast answer great video as always
I booked online for 7 days Starfish Quatro palmas just a room for 300 canadian dollars
lol
Absolutely amazing deal
Great place to stay, all inclusive…go twice a year for Over 10 years….shhh our little secret..thx for your videos..Linda :)
Very expensive cigar
I’ve done some conversion on some of the prices… are you sure??? $0.88 for anything is just incomprehensible. What am I doing wrong? ie 280CUP is $15CDN
Just Arrived this Morning From HOLGUIN....
$1 USD. (USA MONEY THE BEST TO CONVERT)
$1 USD = 320 Cuban Pesos.
STREET VALUE.....
(BAR TENDERS, STAFF)
NOT COMPUTER or BANK CONVERSIONS
ASK when you take a transfer from Airport to Hotel.....
Hi Mike
I was watching and thought that something was wrong, and sorry to say that your convertion is wrong.
For the 550 CUP (taco and beer) you would pay around 21 USD.
A lobster 2500 CUP you will pay around 104 USD.
So, not that cheap. 😐
How do you come up with that equation
If you give 1 USD they Give you 320 CUP
If I give them 1 CAD they give you 120 CUP
I’m here right now!!! Varadero
As we speak
1 USD get me 320 CUP
@@Finding-Fishlucky you. 😉
@@Finding-Fish already replied to you, but don't know why it doesn't appear to me.
Convertion on the web (Google or dedicated sites) give me 24 CUP (cuban peso) for 1 USD.
I was at Hotel Los Delfines in 2015. got ripped off for buying weed lol
Be careful with weed in cuba 🇨🇺 you can be arrested for that
@InDahoodYooo like I spoke of. It was fake weed I got my dude. Oh canada weed everywhere
If I heard correctly...why would I want to go swimming with a pig?
I really do judge!!!
I guess they like it😂
@@Finding-Fish ummm...ok? More cervezas por favor?
@@PenguinOldTimeRadiolol
Yup more beers 🍻 😂🎉
Conversions are way off.. $1usd is 24CUP 0:24
I actually just bought some the other day!!!!
$5 USD 1500 CUP
Don’t know where your getting your info
Have you been to Cuba?🇨🇺
Have you been lately?
Right now!!!!
@@Finding-Fish yes... And heading back In January, Veradero again lol
Exchange I looked up... Today... Was exactly as I Posted.
I truly hope it's what your telling us...
Where do I exchange USD or CDN...here in Canada or there?
@@Finding-Fish same question here. It's my first time visiting Varadero in November. It shows $1 USD is 24 Cuban pesos. Any suggestions how to get that rate you're getting?
I’m heading to Varadero in December and looking at rates as well. $1 USD = 24 CUP $1CAD =17.26 CUP…not sure how the numbers in this video could possibly be accurate