CUBA TRAVEL TIPS: THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING

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In this video I go over some helpful tips for people that are going to travel to Cuba

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[txfpmom]

Americans can purchase a visa (also called a tourist card) at the connecting airport before your flight to Cuba. We purchased ours at the gate in FLL. If you are traveling as a tourist, choose “Support for the Cuban People” as your official reason for travel. Then, once you arrive in Cuba, stay in casa particulars or Airbnb’s ( not hotels owned by the govt.), spend your money in privately owned restaurants, and shop at independent markets. Basically, make sure your money is going to the Cuban people and not the government. Some of your money will probably still find its way in to the government’s hands, but try your best to support the people directly, and keep your receipts to prove it. We never had to prove anything upon returning to the US. They simply asked us if we had a good time, and we said yes. I would highly recommend going, even for the extra hassle for Americans. There’s no other place like it!

[orlandosanchez]

On the topic of money. If you know someone in the island on a personal level, chances are they know someone who will exchange it for you and you get a better exchange rate than at the airport or exchange locations. I've gotten $100 exchange to $95+ . The more you exchange the more you get per hundred. Exchanging $1000 will get you about $98 per every hundred.

[jamesseabolt]

Thank you for all your great information on travel to Cuba. Been wanting to go for some time now. I appreciate the time and effort you put into the video.

[sarahdarwiche]

I love the real take on your experience, thank you

[sawthesaw]

I just spent 13 days in Cuba, most locals would rather take USD for a 1:1 conversion rather than CUC when you avoid the higher end tourist shops. At least that was my experience in western Cuba

[pagrant]

Me and my parents have been to Cuba three times on holiday, and we had 1 and half days in Cuba on a cruise

[HOKING-efdj]

You make great videos and give great advice, thanks very much Chris !

[josephweeks]

At least by August 2022 the currency situation has changed again as the peso is worthless. Most shops and restaurants are NOT accepting the CUP. Only hard currency via a debit or Visa card (NON American banks). Tourists can put there money onto an MLC card (basically a pre-paid card).

[nessashoesmith]

Thankyou so much this has been so helpful!

[kennethboye]

Enjoying your videos a lot! Question, in Cuba did you book your Casa Particulares before arrival, or did you find them on the spot? Thx!

[NickyDunn]

Hiya, always very informative, a good video, :) That is shocking about the drone situation, what is going on there they do not want people to see, , makes you think lol,

[nalahacc]

Is there a way to get prior permission to bring a drone as I'm planning an extended trip thought latin america and a drone will be awesome !

[henryfitzthum]

Thank you so much for the interesting tips..
I almost decided to go this week to Cuba.. and had to travel from Havana to the middle of Cuba to Ciego De Avila..
to spend Christmas with my Cuban friend... But she wasn't 100% positive about any of it too... so by that reply.. 1 week wasn't going to be long enough
When the Cuban people don't know.... then plan it carefully as I didn't want to be stuck in some town for 2 days waiting on transport...
As the transportation situation there is terrible...
But thinking again flights from A to B within cuba maybe less of a line of people waiting... cause the average Cuban cannot afford it
but the information I found seem very conflicting... So I thought well plan advance for another time maybe...
I found away around the money exchange situation... but this idea only applies if you have someone you really trust as I do...
Thank you for the heads up on the drone... cause I was planning to take mine...

What about camera gear... I do a little photography... is it accepted do they frown upon it ?

[Orleanstx]

Good info Chris we almost went there in 2017 but we cancel the trip we cruise to Caribbean instead

[BillKing]

A drone is on my Christmas list .... geez, if that one guy got 2 weeks of hard time for flying his, I wonder if you would have had to spend any time in the slammer just for bringing one into the country if they had discovered yours (!) ... yikesa .... Loved watching your footage, btw, of all those cool old cars in mint condition, with great paint jobs. The adventure continues in Mexico - will of course be watching....

[fulllifestyle]

I went and stayed in varadero, but took a day trip down to Havana and was 100% worth it. Next time I go I want to stay there

[jackpock]

I'm American and planning a trip to Cuba for this fall. Thank God I watched your video. With the 10% tax on US dollar. Would it work if I exchanged US dollar for Euro at the Airport before leaving?

[evyj]

Went to Varadero. 2 years ago. Sight seeing Tour bus that runs all around Varadero cost only 5 pesos ..😄

[yoyoyo]

Thanks for the tips. Where are you from mate, Bolton? America? Scandinavia? Brazil?

[ameliasmith]

I like going to varadaro it is much safer and has better water