Travelling to Varadero Cuba (4K) Scams to Avoid (Rackets & Scandals)

Thinking of travelling to Varadero Cuba? I'll show you what to avoid in the most common rackets, scandals and scams you might encounter.

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[johnniepalacios]

I've been to Cuba 10 times and not one of these things happened to me. I actually left my iPhone in one of the cabs and the server in the restaurant took me to the driver's house and I recovered my cell without a problem. Cubans are some of the best people you'll ever meet. I've made dozens of friends in the island and visited their humble homes. I will probably visit it 10 more times bc it's so safe. Even in Havana I go everywhere with no fear. I felt safer in Cuba than Puerto Rico, Colombia, Argentina and Chile.

[Vinny_Gambini]

Leaving in 48 hours for our 21st trip to Cuba. Been all over the island. Made friends with cubans everywhere. They invited us to diner in their homes and wanted nothing in return(would we do the same here?) Just our friendship. I'm still friend's with cubans I met 15 years ago. We are from Canada and Cuba is just as safe as Canada. I do speak a little italian and spanish (actually cuban spanish). Respect them and they will respect you.

[doreen-annlabelle-cheung]

I've never experience any of it and been there many times. I do agree with changing your money when you arrive. Like any place you would travel, you do your research and watch your stuff make sure your tip well be kind and everything will go well.

[TravelFun]

Awesome video and tips for Cuba! Thanks so much!

[gillesdubreuil]

Been there over 30 times, and honestly Cuban people are very vey very honest, obviously like anywhere in this world just be careful but not more, those people are really nice. I never had any issues with those great people,

[luissalinas]

5:10 I was at Plaza Americas in Varadero and had to use a bathroom. There are like 4 or so between the upper and lower levels but they are all locked (closed) except for one bathroom downstairs. You go in and enter a stall to find the toilet lid closed with a garbage bin on top. No problem. A quick check for toilet paper but there is none, so you check the next stall. Same thing. As well as the third. No paper. So you walk out and there are two girls sitting there and if you ask them for toilet paper they try to ration you out some. So now you have limited wipes? I insisted on the roll and went back in. As you exit they make it quite clear they want you to pay for the paper you used by pointing to their jar. Toilet paper, in Cuba is now extortion paper.

[partyfm]

Great info for travelers. Being prepared is half the battle.

[admonkako]

Ive been threw all these streets been to cuba twice i know the area extremly well

[TravelwithRidhi]

Great tips! Brought back so many great memories of Cuba when I visited before lockdown this year 2020.

[jeffreymullensr]

Been to Cuba numerous times and never had this happen. Was always treated well

[lalo]

Thank you brother for your advice. I also like to stay at Baecelo Solymar your video brought me back memories

[chellettepollard]

Thank you for the very helpful information. Me, my daughter and granddaughter will be traveling there on Saturday, June 13, 2020, staying for a week. So, girls only. I really needed this info. Thanks again.

[carlosmontes]

Very well captured. I recently had a trip to Varadero and experienced most of the scams explained by you. I wish I had seen your YouTube video before going to Cuba. During our Havana city trip, our tour guide took us to restaurant (La Guarida, Havana) for lunch and to my shock, the bill was CAD$145 for 3 persons. I should have done proper checking of the bill before paying but trusted my guide. Also, I figured out later that my guide charged me more than the normal rate for Havana city Anyhow, lessons learned.

[mariselhernandez]

I'm a Cuban who has worked in tourism and unfortunately everything he said is true. I could even add the "cool tour guides" in Havana.

[Memento-_-Mori-_-]

Heading to Varadero on April 6th, it will be my second time in Varadero but different resort this time. I don't think that I'll be leaving the resort this time around though with my 6 month old twins 😂

[manatnew]

Been in Cuba in 1993 already and must say Cubans were the nicest people on earth. At that time the only thing offered at the beach were invitations to private home restaurants where you could have a 3 courses dinner with delicious lobster for as little as 5 bucks.
Great time and fantastic people.
Went back in 1997 and could already feel some changes ( fake cigars fake rhum....)

[nickyblueyes]

i love that hotel stayed twice bruno the entertainer Beatle bar
thanks brought back memories

[jdiaz]

See you hanging out by the starfish, solid hotel stayed their last time, can walk to a lot of the bars from their one across the street is nice the Beatles bar is a few min away, and theirs a bar with no roof with all you can drink for a cover at the door, lot of local men at that one though with a security metal detector wand felt like I was back home for a second sketchy, but otherwise felt very safe everywhere else

[janicepaisley]

I have been to varadaro cuba several times . I have never been scammed , nor my family . Cuba is the most safest place to holiday in . Beautiful people who do their best to make your holiday a great experience . Nobody ever asked us for tips, or gifts . But of course we always tipped the hotel workers . I hope your video doesn't turn off people from experiencing the joy of cuba and it's beautiful people . I give you a thumbs down !

[pedromelo]

Hi Jeff, I liked so much yours Cuba reviews. I`m gonna to there next week. There are a lot of youtube videos record by Cuban citizen. Most of then discuss about a country with social problems. But, my worry it`s about the tourism purpose. I booked good hotels at Havanna (Iberostar Parque Central) and Varadero (Iberostar Laguna Azul). What you think about this situation ? In these places do we have a good assistance ? (e.g. pharmacy - if, I needed, internet broadcast etc.) ? Thank you so much ! Congrats for the channel !