VISITING Cuba in 2025 might be a nightmare FOR YOU ( MUST WATCH)

Why traveling to Cuba is complicated? here are some thougths.

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[barrymonteiro]

Thank you for your content. Just returned from Cuba and your information was very helpful. I understood the currency conversion, I expected the small Cuban peso bills and knew not to change too much USD to pesos. I also brought several bottles of water and was ready for the power outages (which happened) and shortages of food items when eating out. Your channel is very informative.

[YTWorldTraveler]

When I was in Cuba, I always stayed in private homes so my money went to the people. I never stayed in a hotel.

[alandickerson]

I have always had a wonderful time in Cuba because of the Cuban people. We walked around and everyone stopped to talk to us. And, asked if they could help us. Here in the United States people walk past each other, and ignore each other. So, being in Cuba is always a real treat!

[PaoloCanada]

now (march 2024) for 1 USD they gonna pay you more than 300 pesos in the informal market (streets), NEVER EVER exchange your USD in the banks because as the guy says, cuba is different from any other country, you may wants to go exchange your money in the bank but you gonna get much less of the amount you'll get in the streets, in the hotels.

[samg]

Anyone else who goes to Cuba and complains that it is not 5 star, deserves to have a miserable time. It is really common knowledge that this country struggles, especially with supplies due to embargoes (no fault of their own). Cuba has genuinely nice people and they work hard for peanuts. They serve you up food and drinks that they themselves would never be able to afford, much less have access to. Their beaches are gorgeous. Anyone travelling there need to leave their sense of entitlement at home. Enjoy the weather and hospitality. If you want 5 star and gourmet meals, then don't go to Cuba. If you want a nice beach, a cold drink and nice people and don't care about the frills, then you will love it and you will keep going back. I have seen people raging that there wasn't eggs for a few days, and no coke. They complained the sand was too soft. Seriously. No eggs and soft sand, and they lost their minds and trashed the resort.

[dorothyobuya]

I'll be visiting Cuba later on this year. Thank you for the video!

[tonymujan]

I just got back from Cuba last week I was planning to stay until October 2nd a total of 3 months. No power no food always excuses for not having anything available I'm getting tired of it and never returning to Cuba they will not see a penny of my money ever again. I've been traveling to Cuba for 8 years over 30 visits. I stay in the city and many resorts and I can tell you with 100% certainty they're all suffering and it's getting worse day by day

[kawarthamavrik]

Hey Alex: Great video. I can honestly say that I contacted Alex when we visited Havana last month. He gave us a great tour, we ate at fabulous restaurants, saw the real Havana and experienced life as Cubans. Highly recommend Alex and his company. Note: bring USD. Get as many $1 bills for tips as you want to spend and the rest in small bills $5, 10, 20 for meals. they do take Canadian money, but prefer USD. Cheers

[chardalasimons]

I went to Cuba in 2018. I was mostly in Havana, but went to Viñales and Veradero too. I stayed in an AirBNB. I immediately noticed that the nice Air BNB that I stayed in was next to some run-down houses. I exchanged my money with my Air BNB host.

[skepticon]

Salient advice! My Cuban-American friends proved to be an invaluable resource prior to a five date business related trip to Cuba. They shared much of the same information.

I learned how and why it was far better to gift a family one or two plastic pocket combs, a toothbrush, and an acceptable dog-eared paperback novel with occasional US dollar bill “bookmarks” tucked between the worn pages – as opposed to what I imagined would be the far more generous gift of a $50 bill adorned by the visage of Ulysses S Grant.

It is indeed important to understand the reality behind that which seems contradictory to an overwhelming number of US Americans and Western Europeans who enjoy the luxury of traveling to faraway lands.

[jefb]

You MUST keep going, you're doing great work, man! 😀 I'm certain you will have tens of thousands of subscribers sometime soon, your English is great for the millions of non-Spanish speakers.

[Donniesid]

Im currently in Cuba. Im on a solo last day of a 7 day all inclusive trip. Im staying in Varadaro. Im staying at the resorts Valentin El Patriarca. The resort is old. The rooms need to be renovated. They food options are limited, and the customer service is not great. There are a few individuals who are genuine and provide great customer service. But for the most part this resort is plagued with limitations and you will experience some level of attitude when you seek clarification. The beach is nice, but no snacks (fries, nichos, chips etc.) If you get hungry outside of buffet times, you only have access to meat burgers and a small amount of fries. Im a pescatarian and when I would request an order of only fries, I would get a small plate with maybe 10 - 15 room temperature fries accompanied by a drop of ketchup and mustard 😒. The cleaners use a dirty mop on the room floor, they dont change bed linings for your stay, and are reluctant to change towels daily. The food is not bad at this resort, but almost everything else is enough for me to confidentiality say, I would never stay at this resort again. I have been to Cuba twice before this visit, and it was not this bad. So I am open to visiting cuba again in the future just gonna stay far away from this place.

[nataliebusque]

I go to Cuba for the people, they are the nicest people, i always tip in dollars and bring lots of gifts. I have been to DR but by far prefer Cuba

[tamideurbrouck]

My husband and I have been to Cuba many times . We have good friends in Matanzas as well that we were able to visit in October and see all around the town for day :) We love the Cuban people I wish Canadians could buy vacation property there ! Hopefully I’ll be back by April . Nice videos thank you for taking your time to make them

[Fox_Zero]

Thank you for all the money tips, I visited a few years ago, and did not bring enough cash, had to go through a lot of hoops and loops to get money to myself, it is best to stablish these methods before you arrive. I can validate your assertion that their currency fluctuates on value from day to day!

[nguyencorp]

Just came back from a trip to Cuba. Had an amazing time going to Cienfuegos, Topes de collantes, Trinidad, a bit of Varadero and only a day trip to Havana. Definitely will be back. Cienfuegos was very clean and chill, Topes was AMAZING and very beautiful, Trinidad you could see would be more fun when it is busier, Havana also, but I felt like we did not even scratch the surface. Exchanging money on the street was no problem, Euro and USD definitely was preferred over CAD, seemed to get a better rate.

[BornWander]

Well said Alex, people need to come with open mind and not compare, just enjoy the beauty of Cuba and it’s people and history, architecture and music.

[ekot]

I think your description of Cuba is very accurate. Yeah. After having a tour guide, I feel bad talking about what I have experienced in the resort. Service, food, people. Resorts are actually government owned. They have 53% ownership. In a way. It feels like staying in the resort is supporting the government.

Beach is beautiful! Water is beautiful. But with food at a resort, you should have a mentality of finding the best they have to offer during your visit and stick with the same type of food for the rest of your time.

I am still trying to understand why the chefs inside a resort really don't seem to know how to cook. Fundamental errors. Like over or undercooked meat. Lack of spices is another thing that I have to take it with a grain of salt(quite literally). For my visit. Ala Carte was a waste of time. I stick with stew gravy on rice at the buffet. Seems that all resorts have a grill next to the pool or beach. I say your best bet is to only eat there. And pick the best veggie or fruits that they have to offer from buffet.

But in general, you won't be satisfied with the food at the resort. Maybe better from a few years ago.

[christinechristine]

Cuba by far is the best if…… you want to lose weight, want to be extremely safe especially as a woman walking in public, want to return to the 1950s (I’ve never lived then), and just want to have the best time of your life at the Beatles bar in Varadero😊

[thinkerly]

If you are an American, your credit and debit cards will not work, and you will not be able to make any bank transfers. Do not believe stories about certain stores or resorts allowing American credit or debit cards. These are circumstances where someone is working some black market angle, and it won't last and you won't be able to find it anyway. There are agencies in the US that transfer money to Cuba. They charge 20% commission.