VISITING Cuba in 2025 might be a nightmare FOR YOU ( MUST WATCH)
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- Опубликовано: 3 апр 2025
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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.
Thank you, although this video is old, I'm glad it helped
I watched several of your videos, including your more current ones. Good information!
@barrymonteiro8893 thank you 😊
Can you recommend somewhere or a company for acomidatitions like flats?
@exmachina9549 email me imcurrentlyin@gmail.com
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.
Please, explain me this: if 1USD is equivalent to 1 CUC, and 1 CUC is 25 CUP approximately, don’t they lose money if they give you 300 CUP for 1 USD?
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.
were you able to bring snacks into cuba?
Lots of people brought snacks. We brought wine too. Some bring liquor. What they do not allow to bring in is vapes. So for anyone who vapes, just be aware that if they check your bags and they find it, they will take it.
@samg8012 true! I saw some really bad reviews of the hotel and as if they paid a lot. very well said!
Thank you for this! For me, Cuba is just something spiritual. Since I was 15 years old I've dreamt of just sitting on the beach alone and watch the sunset. I am Canadian, (Toronto) My kids are all grown now, and finally my dream of Cuba is coming true! Will be planning to go this November.
@@wiccan3548 how was it ?
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.
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!
Let me ask you … where would you rather live , I’m old … so me … I’d rather live in Cuba than Canada ( speaking as a Canadian/American dual citizen)
They stop u to talk because they see you as mr. Money bags! Using u for tips.
@@FS02012 I have never had a Cuban ask me for money.
@@FindtherealRachel Than stay in Cuba for ever and do not complain.
@@annamalachowska7572 why are you all so salty?
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.
When I was in Cuba, I always stayed in private homes so my money went to the people. I never stayed in a hotel.
That’s not exactly true. Money still flows to the government and the government helps support these “private” establishments.
@@jjaxsonjjames the hotels are money laundering scams and also they go directly to the government, the houses have people getting most of the money. Taxes will always be there but that’s for every country on the planet. The problem is when everything goes to the government as it usually does.
In hoteles go to the people too, how do you think they afford free education and healthcare?
@@JackMcCabeFL-USA you should of paid rent to the government.thats how it done if you stay private homes.
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
Thanks for sharing bro!
I am sceptical you "experienced life as Cubans". They do not walk around with "small bills $5,10,20 for meals" . You probably experienced Havana as a Yuma.
I am so confused with the money situation….I am coming to Varadero next month for 9 days and staying at the Melia Internacional. Should I take $1 USD bills with me for tipping then? Also I am taking Canadian Dollars with me. For example if I go to a store say in the Varadero Mall what are the items priced as USD or CUP? If I want to pay in Canadian Dollars do they exchange the money right in the store? And I guess you have to have the exact amount because I have heard lots of stores can’t give you change back? Is this true…? Very confusing!🤦🏻♀️😂 Thanks very much sharing your tips with us (dumb) tourists…🤪 Blessings send from Canada🙏🏼♥️👋🏼🇨🇦 Can’t wait to visit your beautiful country….☺️Oops, this message was for Alex(or maybe you can answer some of my questions….Thanks in advance!👌🏼)
@@McChrister We brought 100 US $1 bills for tipping and about $500 USD for meals outside the hotel, excursions, taxis etc. We also brought Canadian $400. Make sure your bring bills in good shape, no rips, little wear and no bank stamps. Don’t bring Canadian coins, good as a bag of rocks to Cubans as their bank won’t accept them. Right now, you will need a Canadian bank credit card to pay for any services at the hotel. Anywhere else USD is king. They will accept Canadian but they will convert your money to the USD rate and you will lose about 30% value. There is a huge underground economy the US$ is favoured. Have a great trip.
Tipping is always better in 1 or 5 Bills whether is CAD OR USD OR EUR, never coins or CUP. You will always pay in stores by using your card.
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!
This video is over 2 years old, dude just updated the title and too lazy to update the content
So we pay in CUP and tip in dollars ? Not sure to understand 😑 would probably rent airbnb in havane for a month. And Wonder if I will be able to buy basic food. Interesting vidéo 😊
I'll be visiting Cuba later on this year. Thank you for the video!
Are you a us citizen. How do u go to Cuba being a American.
@@TheeAriasDiary I am Canadian, but a few years ago they allowed Americans to travel to Cuba. I believe in 2015
@theariasdiary3o5 I'm cuban
How was the trip?
When and why local Cubans which currency always confuses me. Last year I had a bartender tell me she really needed CUP instead of USD if i had any.
That was a personal necessity. But overall USD is king
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😊
@@christinechristine2832 what is the Beatles bar? The Floridita? I’m going next week. Any recommendations are welcomed!
What kinds of things can I bring to support the Cuban people? I plan on bringing an extra suitcase full of things. Reading glasses, soap, batteries, soap? Advice please.
Exactly that. Whatereverr you can
We went to Mexico last year for a change and were not much happier then going to Cuba but we paid much more money. So see you soon in Varadero , love helping Cuban economy.
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I am interested in going to Trinidad but I understand there's a place slightly West that is really good for Canadians and right on the water are you aware of what that place is?
Don't go to Cuba, I've been 7 times. It's gone downhill a lot. If you only want to eat chicken, pork, cheese and rice for a week straight then ok, they have no vaccum cleaners anywhere so every carpet in a hotel has never been cleaned, hotel national has cockroaches, the workers don't care about your stay because they make 20-60 dollars per month, they will beg you for tips and money. The streets are moldy and dirty, the Chinese have bought any goods cigar and the stores just have 2022 boxes nothing old or decent. The new currency and pricing is a pain and most hotels ( national and other nice hotels) will want you to pay with credit card because they are hurting for USD. Cuba isn't the same as the last time I went, you'll be happier going somewhere else warm. It's not the cuban peoples fault, I don't even think it's the embargo, it's the cuban government needs to fix it's economy and bring in some type of manufacturing or industry, they need to fix how it's people are paid and the food for it's people. It's a giant mess that's slowly falling apart more and more. The history is nice, but once you've seen it once or twice I feel like you're better off going somewhere else warm. Please don't let the scammers scam you by taking you to their friends restaurant, or exchange money on the street and get ripped off, use your street smarts if you do go.
It doesn’t sound like you know what you’re talking about. You don’t think the economic embargo has an effect on industrialization? Or being locked out of the financial system?
Not really. Cubans can get things shipped to Cuba from the USA or other countries. I have a Cuban friend who’s this is his job to important goods. Cuban people for the most part can’t afford to import things. Why do you think the government is finally accepting USD and asking you to pay with MLC and USD now. The government just wants to keep control over its people and will control how the country progresses by its own terms. They are good friends with China and most of the goods we get in North America are from China. The embargo is the old way of thinking of the problem. That’s what the Cuban government wants you to think. My importer Cuban friend told me it’s about $2000 to get an empty seacan shipped from China to Cuba. If the Cuban people had money I’m sure the whole country would change. But a large majority of them work for the government who sets their wages.
Don't go to Cuba cuz you can't eat what you want. Got 8t. I'm going and eating cereal and peanut butter. Eggs for breakfast and if I'm lucky, a Hawaiian pizza. Spending my money on dance lessons and clubs. Of course a 3rd world country is going down hill lol. What you expect?
Nothing wrong with Cuba if you want clean with labsters and go to 5 star hotels in Bahamas and pay 5 times more 😅pay
Is it possible to swap USD or EUR for CUC on the black market and then CUC back into USD or EUR through the government, at the much better (in reverse) exchange rate?
We will be visiting Cub in a few months, but my wife booked us in an all-inclusive resort.
I keep hearing conflicting information. Some say to tip in US, some say you can't use US... Some say tip in Canadian, others say you can't use coins, which would mean a minimum tip of $5 Cdn. I also have no idea how much we should expect to tip while there. Last time we went was about 23 years ago, and the average tip back then was $1 US.
Quick response, if you can. Use USD to tip, never tip with coins, if you only had CAD that's fine.
Go to the currency exchange at Canadian mall and purchase about $100usd or more in one and two dollar bills and It goes far
I would Never go to Cuba never. As a foreigner you get what you need but the Cuban population are starving , no water, no electricity. How can I enjoy myself in a place like that.
Hey man! Cool vid, well done👍🏽 do you have any info on medical tourism.. to do MRI’s.. complete health check.. any info?
Or dental?
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.
You should note: before the Cuban Revolution, 90% of sugar plantations in Cuba were owned by Americans. It was basically a huge brothel and casino for rich Americans who exploited the average Cubans. The working class suffered IMMENSELY even if the GDP was high. Racism and sexism were rampant. The entire country was run by rich white cubans and Americans. It’s important to note that.
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.
DUDE PEOPLE ARE NOT STUPID THEY KNOW THAT CUBA IS NOT RICH
Can we pay in Cuba right with CAD or USD without the need to exchange to Cuban currency at all?
Update: Too late. Already went and have answer to this question for those still searching for an answer. Both currencies are accepted. At least in Resort anyway. Unfortunatly did not get a chance to go out of Resort property since we couldn't get excursion for where and where we were interested to.
Ola im wanting ti come ride motorcycles around cuba is this possible?
What do you recommend if I have a photography assignment in Cuba as far as entering with camera, flashes, and a couple of stands? Will there be any problems in and out of the airport with this photo equipment?
No problem at all but I'd recommend you bringing all the assignments, papers, etc. Just in case, remember you can't bring drones
@imcurrentlyin Yes I know drones are absolutely not allowed. As far as the papers, I will be shooting a hotel for about 4 days. So I would have a letter from the hotel stating that I will be shooting there?
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
Pleasure. If you are intrested on some experiences here or memories, let me know by emailing me
Cuba for Cubans ✊🏾 They'll welcome you as a tourist but please don't steal their land...not everything can't be bought
Why would I be stealing their land ? Because I would like to have a home there to stay ? I don’t think that is stealing their land . I would be helping my friends more than anything I think your comment is unwarranted but thanx !
@@tamideurbrouck408 Just be grateful they are welcoming us as tourists and invest in improving their lives and not buying a "vacation" home. Imagine if millions of us tourists could buy properties in Cuba. Where would the locals go? You might say it's different because you're not like all the other tourists but in reality, you are not special...not more or not less than us. You want to buy a home in the south? Go to Florida but you most likely can't afford it because of the cost like most of us. That being said. Enjoy Cuba as a tourist!
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
We have been there 19 times,we go there to dance and have also noticed that it’s getting worst,it used to be safe but it’s not anymore
Hello. Ive been told that resort staff do not want USD because it is hard to exchange? They want CDN or EUR. I see that you replied to other messages with same question but replies are old.
Ive gone on multopme sites and the information is inconsistent. To the point where im thinking about NOT tipping at all and that is NOT like me.
As of RIGHT NOW.... would it be better to bring USD or CDN to tip resort staff?
Your opinion is greatly appreciated.
My Canadian friend who lived in Cuba would agree with everything you say here. I have a question -- you're a photographer. Is there any chance you know how to get in touch with Roberto Salas's son? Thank you for any suggestion.
Hi and thanks for a great video! We are going to Cuba from Sweden in January. I wonder if you know which currency is best for us to bring , the Euro or USD? Is it easier to get a grip of what everything costs if we bring USD rather than Euros? We have another currency in Sweden so I would appreciate not to have to count between 4 currencies in my head. 😂
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.
Great to hear that brother. Watch my videos about Trinidad
Hi. In your video, you mention a website that Cubans use to look up the “street” exchange rate. You said that you would post a link to this website in the description. I am having difficulty finding it. Would you be kind enough to replay to this comment with that link?
Google Eltoque.com
I was born there I can tell you what dictatorship is you have no clue. You must live there to know the facts …
Do you live in the USA now?
I'm cuban and I really liked it how you spoke about Cuba , thanks for that
Hi Alex, great video. I am travelling to Cuba on Feb 1st with travel agency. I am from Erope and so I have EUR. You said do not tip in CUP. But smallest banknote is 5 eur which is sometimes too much for tips. Do you recommend me change some EUR to USD and use USD for tips? I heard they do not like1-2 EUR coins for tips because they cannot change them for banknotes. Thanks in advance.
You exchange some of your money to U.S dollars specifically for tipping and buying stuff at market stalls and similar places.
How much really depends on where you are staying( resort or traveling independently on your own, while there)
Thank you
1 USD paper bills goes a long way for tipping..
What is the website for exchange rate for the local people?
Eltoque.com
How did you make a 11 minute video on saying the same thing. No hate, try to compact your videos for future
Can i come to cubs with american dollars
Hi, Thank you for the video. We are lookng to rent a car before coming to Cuba. Would you recomend any companies that we should use online? Thanks
Novelacuba.com
You talk too much and at the same time you don't say anything important.
True. The day you have a RUclips channel create content in another language, you give free content everything, and stay consistent every week for years, then I know you are talking about....
Actually there was a lot of useful information in this video I didn't know about,especially exchange rates
@@HustleraheadYou’re making the video for the viewer, no? So feedback, while sometimes harsh, should be taken with a pinch of salt.
Perfect. People always say that they went to this or that country. No they didn't. They went to a resort within that country
Hi
I am travelling to Cuba for the first time. I am going to travel between Havana and Varadero. I have few questions.
1. How can I travel between Havana and Varadero ? There is no uber or internet taxi in Cuba so how can I book taxi and what would be the cost ?
2. Can I get good internet in the apartment to do my work ?
3. Can I use my ATM visa or Mastercard for payments or do I need to bring cash with me ?
Hoping you will reply. Thanks.
Email me
Any advice on a tour guide in Camagüey
The link of the buy me a coffee, local tourist guide isn't working .... just to let you know
Oh! Thank you
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.
Wow this does not sound good! I'm heading to this resort end of Jan. I have traveled to Cuba Many times.. Oh boy! 😬
Thanks for the warning! I’m about to book a trip and I was looking at that one! Do you have any resort recommendations?
Always choose 5 star resort if possible
@@Donniesid Mi amigo… sorry to say this , but chances are that staying in an all inclusive resort in Cuba is not seeing or visiting the REAL CUBA … sorry not meaning to be aggressive. Saludos !
We visited varadero about a week half ago all inclusive club tropical. Every thing you've said you are absolutely right about it. The trip was amazing except that my wife got sick due mosquitoes bites and the food was bad even in the restaurant.
You said lots of value!!!! You don’t talk too much ! We love Cuba and have been there like 10 times . Everything you said is right on !
Im going to Havana on Friday. My 13th or 14th trip to Cuba. You gotta just not stay on resorts. And be smart about it.
Once upon a time it was so cheap, because they were desperate and we exploited them. Now it is more but people still think it was cheap. And they get hosed.
Shame on you
Nice hat.
Just returned from Cuba.
Coolest place i ever been.
People are amazing.
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.
Thank you so much 😀
Sadly sir ..20,000 cubans are leaving cuba each month because conditions have deteriorated significantly. Love the people. They are doing the best they can.
Very insightful, Alex. I just emailed you. Heading to Havana is 30 days. I've been to Cuba before and after sitting in a resort in Veradero for 2.5 days I said to myself "this is not Cuba". I rented a moped, went to Matanzas and had 2 great days with the locals. This trip will be to La Habana. I speak relatively good Spanish and understand the culture being there once before however, why do you recommend not having plans? I plan to just get on a plane and go. Outside of my AirBnB reservations, I'm flying by wire. Sin planes, amigo.
Your absolutely right ; varadero is NOT CUBA…. There are programs where you can stay with a Cuban familia … it’s a nice way to go ..
nice video, where can one change money? airport or..
We just replied your email
I’m supposed to be going with other students from my school later in the year. Do you think 12-14 days is too long?
No if you plan to travel through the island
There Goverment is a nightmare
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
So where should I exchange money safely?
every blogger talks about money exchange but none show what it looks like so we know the right currency to get
Have you seen all my videos ?
He said don't exchange cup only use the dollars. No one want cup . They use it as toilet paper
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.
Thanks
This was your 2024 video. Guess you changed the year just for the algorithm. Why not just a new video. Also, most people going to Cuba are not going to be clueless. You gave here in this old video; the basics that most people already know. It would be nice to hear things that are not so basically obvious.
I'll be in Cuba in less than a month. Can't wait!
1 min in and i feel this is a video by an American for Americans. Who would expect Cuba to be like Paris?!?
Changing the year in the title for SEO. So smart !
Haha! And honestly will be the same with different numbers
Gracias por este canal!
By the looks of your place it you seems your doing very well . Also what your doing is against the law .Im sure your not paying the Goverment the taxes on the money you earn . Ive been all over Cuba and 99% of the people are happy . I can show you places in DMR that would make you cry . Everyone in Cuba gets food from the Goverment and housing .
99% are happy ? A lot of the tourists in the comments complain, but cubans are happy with the crumbs they get. I happen to know some Cubans and they’re not exactly happy. I’m listening to podcasts and they’re desperate to get out but it’s almost impossible. They earn nothing and have no priveledges like tourists do. They’re being abused and the government is downright wicked. But the Cubans got nothing and are still happy. Yeah, off course.
Another great video. I miss Cuba but our Canadian dollar is falling and it looks like we are heading for a recession. At present it is below 73 cents vs USD. You should be able to tip using a credit card but of course it may not go to the person ( eg server) you want and of course it will be in CUP. Keep up the great work. 👍
Thanks for sharing
I am visiting this summer from the UK - is it better to bring US dollars to tip, or are British pounds also welcome?
Cuban here, I suggest you bring there american dollars, and change them in the informal market (never with the banks). Bring a lot of water and when you're there only drink bottled water or any kind of drink but always sealed (you're not ready for their water). Be careful with the prices, right now is ≈ 340 pesos for 1 dollar, so, in summer probably 370 or 400. If you need any other help just let me know, Im glad to help you
If you want to know anything about the cuban people or the country, just let me know
Hey bro can u recommend to me for my friend where to get cuban cigars that are real if not at a government habanos store. That is where everyone is aging to go and with the high inflation and there increases every couple months I would rather shop local in havana or where ever if you have recommendations??
Viñales ir in Havana but oficial shops in old town
I visit Havana in 2023 and 2024 I loved it. US bank transaction not working in Cuba that's why I use Cash and we can tip the people. Maybe that's why they don't like Canadian 😅 they don't TIP
Greetings my respect for your great explanation correctly without making a mistake that is the truth of the situation in Cuba 🇨🇺 there is nothing more to say
Thank you! 😃
I am married to a Cuban girl and bought a house in Matanza. Under her name. 3 1/2 years I have paid for her. $8500 for Visa to Toronto, etc. She cares more about the taxi drivers cousins brothers daughter than me. I was at MY house at Xmas. It was a nightmare. I will take my losses, I guess. Anybody going to Cuba. WATCH OUT!
You got played …lick your wounds
@@DodgeCharger-d8z you are 100 percent rite. I am working on my scammer video now of what the cubans do. It will be including names and what they do to tourists
Great! I am ready for Cuba. See you in over a week.
Can't wait!
I want to experience myself I don't need hollow pointless advice... you don't say much or anything unusual...
Thanks. You got the point then. Come and see 👀 that's what I want for everyone.
What is cup?
Cuban peso
You literally said Cuba was not like other countries and is always in crisis 5 times in the first 2 minutes ! I don't really want tot go much now.
do you live in Cubs
Yes
do you know how much is an eye exam there
No idea cause for us is free
It will cost you the other eye. Anything can go wrong in a cuban hospital. And nobody will compensate you for any malpractice consequences, which sadly is extremely common.
Most people don't know how to pray the Psalms for protection as described in Psalm 55:17.
Specific prayers for protection from pagans, criminals and plagues include Psalm 91, Psalm 121, Psalm 140
Oh and don’t forget the Illuminati! They are watching you ! So you better behave !
Can a foreigner get medical treatment in Cuba
Yes. There are international clinics and a hospital for foreign
HOME LAND AND LIFE FOR MY CUBAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS !!!!!!
PATRIA Y VIDA HERMANA!!
Didn’t learn much
Why the heck should i be forced to tip for everything? I am not tipping!
We tip because the wages are so low as to be laughable. Kindness goes a long way
Where are you from? You seem to have an accent but are wearing a Canada hat. Was that a gift?
I'm Cuban. It was a gift from a Canadian follower and friend.
You keep rambling about the exchange rate, but it's fixed. 1 USD = 24 CUP, you don't get 100-200 ANYWHERE, what are you on about?
Please, update your info about Cuba. So you live in Cuba ?
The idea that you’re supporting the Cuban people by staying at private establishments is simply not true.
The Gov will get some $ ALWAYS everywhere, somehow. But isn't the same directly with the private
Going to Cuba implies helping the regime.
Taxes are actually low, if you go to a resort no money goes to the locals. If you go to a private home the majority goes to a private person. Big difference. Taxes are bad everywhere, but unavoidable.
I found a small family owned restaurant and used them exclusively to exchange my Euros to pesos
All he's talking about is exchange ratw
If you come without knowing about it, you'll have tons of issues.
Go to Cuba for a few weeks if you are looking to lose weight. All-inclusive resorts are crap and going to a restaurant in town in Varadero isn't any better except you can get a lobster tail that isnt that good. I hope people boycott Cuba until they can turn things around because the whole country is one big scam.
Brother, is travel insurance mandatory?
It is bro
Hi Mr. Alex, good content as always. Thank you.
My pleasure!
EEaahh definitely Cuba is AWESOME!! But please guys, learn from Alex about it before you come!🏝💥🗺
Miss you
Who the heck is Alex
@@FindtherealRachel the creator of this vid
Lol.
I'm 2 minutes in and I'm asking "Why would someone consider visiting Cuba, without even knowing what Cuba is"
For the same reason I'd visit Bangladesh and I have no clue 🙃
Very beautiful beaches nice resorts, food, all inclusive for good price if have money you should go to Bermuda, Bahamas and pay 4 times more 😂
Not a good place anymore. Dangerous, unstable, grid, energy and gas can be in shortage anytime. Was great years ago.
Loquacious, anyone 🤔
nice vid bro we need to link up for some videos, best from Germany
Yeah for sure
bro i love cuba i always go to trip coyo coco its just a resort so it wont be that bad .
Great