HAVANA, CUBA travel vlog! Tips & Advice 2023 (part 1)

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part 1 of my trip to Cuba! watch part 2 for my day trips to the tobacco valleys of Vinales (where we go horseback riding, visit amazing caves and smoke the iconic Cuban cigars) and Varadero, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! I also give more tips and advice as well.
• CUBA travel vlog! Tips...
Read below if you're planning to come to Cuba:
Tips:
-Reason for travel is SUPPORT FOR THE CUBAN PEOPLE, since tourism is not technically allowed
-Plan all your excursions and transportation to/from the airport ahead of time! I booked ours through my airbnb hosts but still paid in cash when we got there
-Take out as much CASH as you think you will need for your entire trip! Your debit/credit card won't work or be accepted anywhere in Cuba. I recommend getting a lot of $1 bills because most places will give you change in Cuban pesos, which does not equal the same
-The most common rate we saw for US dollars was $1=120 Cuban pesos
-Do not buy cigars/drugs off the street or exchange money on the streets with random people
-We paid for our visa ($85 per person) and filled them out at the airport as well as went to a website called Viajeros to fill out a form online
-Our flight tickets with Southwest included travel health insurance (which is required to have in Cuba!) so make sure your airline you fly with has that or buy your own. You must carry your boarding pass/health insurance proof with you at all times in Cuba
-Download an offline maps app since your phone will not have any service while in Cuba! You can purchase a local SIM card or Wifi once there, but it is not great connection and very limited so be prepared to be UNPLUGGED in Cuba. Make sure your loved ones understand you will be offline/ won't have much service to connect.
-Only drink bottled water while in Cuba and pack lots of snacks since there are no convenience stores there.
-Bring wipes/toilet paper everywhere you go in Cuba since most public restrooms will not have toilet paper since you cannot flush paper due to sensitive sewage system there!
-We stayed in Central Havana, a 30 minute walk to Old Havana, so everything was pretty walkable
-I listed my favorite places to eat and see in the videos!
Comment if you have any other questions and follow my Instagram to see my highlights of the trip!
@edenswilliams

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25 янв 2023

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@Tricey.89 Год назад

I played a game back in 90s that had missions in Cuba - it was kind of a grand theft auto game. I said when i get old i wanted to go for the old school buildings and the style of car 🚙. I love the way Cuba 🇨🇺 is not in a rush to modernize everything.

@edenswilliams Год назад

Yes it was so cool how vintage everything wasn

@HeyVernTravels Год назад

Ohhh it has so much nitty gritty beauty and feels WOW!

@edenswilliams 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@HeyVernTravels 11 месяцев назад

@@edenswilliams Welcome my friend.

@raulsantaros8862 Год назад

Thanks for the tips ,ill be there in 10 days ,now i have an idea of what to expect

@edenswilliams Год назад

Make sure your visa/ reason for travel is Support for the cuban people!!

@julianna5112 Год назад

A lot of people online these days only travel to certain locations to record and take pics at their 5 start resorts to post online. So appreciate YOUR appreciation for the actual PLACE and culture. Also interesting knowledge you brought up that access is limited here.

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thanks so much, this means alot to me 💕💕💕

@bartel-shop Год назад

Excellent

@yyzh8881 Год назад

Thank you for the detailed tips! It's a great video!

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thanks so much!!!

@RareBoom Год назад

good tip on classy white button down!

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thanks so much!

@pah1921il 9 месяцев назад

Great information!

@edenswilliams 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@barrymonteiro8893 10 месяцев назад

Did you experience any stomach issues after drinking daquiris or other drinks made with ice? Wondering if it's sketchy to have those drinks or eat salads with lettuce that may have been rinsed in their water. Heard it might cause stomach issues? Thanks for the great video content. Heading to Cuba in 2 weeks!

@edenswilliams 10 месяцев назад

No issues while being there! I will say that when me and my partner returned home, we were pooping alot haha but not in a painful way. We just noticed when we got back, we were going to the bathroom more frequently that week. We made sure to only drink bottled water while there and also pack your own snacks in your luggage before going there. Like protein bars, chips, everything. Pack more than you think you would need.

@barrymonteiro8893 10 месяцев назад

@@edenswilliams Thank you so much!

@vacb1 5 месяцев назад

Hi, thanks for the video. Could you share the Airbnb you stayed?

@edenswilliams 4 месяца назад

abnb.me/6BBZrwJ5lHb

@ruthshellduval2210 Год назад

Hi! This video was really informative! About how much money did you take? I’m trying to get an idea. It’s two of us going for 5 days.

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thanks! Me and my boyfriend went for 5 days as well. It is very important to budget everything out beforehand, so we added up how much the excursions we booked with our airbnb host would cost plus the taxi ride to/from the airport, and money for food and drinks. I think total we brought $900 cash with us, but only kept like max $200 on us everyday and kept the rest in the safe of our airbnb. I would exchange like $50 US for pesos (if you find a good rate like $1=150) and keep that on you as well for little stuff. Let me know if there’s anything else i can answer!

@alexandriacraven2878 Год назад

Can you link the Airbnb you stayed at? I’m going next month and looking for a place to stay!

@edenswilliams Год назад

abnb.me/mJa7vJ7bFAb enjoy your trip !

@vicandsheila91 Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience in Cuba! Would you mind sharing the link or "how to book" info on your casa in Centro?

@edenswilliams Год назад

abnb.me/yhED8Ulpdxb I booked directly on airbnb! The hosts responded super quick and there was also a property manger Felix who was so helpful and responded very quickly as well. We booked the taxi to/from the airport, and the Vinales and Varadero day trips, and salsa dancing lessons through our hosts as well (and paid cash for our activities the day of). Very safe airbnb as there were many security measures like extra locks to get into our unit and the local cell phone they provided. Let me know id you have any other questions!

@prettyflytraveler Год назад

Perfect! I am heading back to Cuba this summer and trying to refresh my memory about what I need. Such an informative video.

@edenswilliams Год назад

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy!!!!

@matogrosso555 8 месяцев назад

It's a country under siege. Cannot receive medical supplies. That is as cruel as can be. Please petition the USA government to end the siege and let children have medicine.

@eprohoda Год назад

mate!How’s life?.super~ really interesting vlog.later~=)

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thank you!!

@fatematakei556 Год назад

Hey I am going to Cuba in a couple of days. Do you mind sharing what taxi service you use yo get from the sirport to your airbnb? If you have a phone number or name? Also, did you pay in US dollars for the taxi?

@edenswilliams Год назад

I booked the rides through my airbnb host who had trusted drivers! I dont have a name, im sorry. But make sure you get a quote before they start driving! It cost me $30 american dollars to get from the havana airport to central havana

@fatematakei556 Год назад

@@edenswilliams thank you

@veronicacornet7099 9 месяцев назад

Hi gm, Can u tell me the airbnb u stayed at,pls thx

@edenswilliams 8 месяцев назад

abnb.me/aM5qCdvRaEb

@aneelkarim5886 Год назад

Hi can you leave the description of the AIRBNB please?

@edenswilliams Год назад

Thanks for watching! Here is the link: abnb.me/OdbPvW2Bexb

@westcali9621 Год назад

So i have a question so if bring let's say $1,000 how much would that be in cuba(pesos)

@edenswilliams Год назад

The most standard rate I experienced everywhere’s in Cuba was $1= 120 pesos so $1000x120= 120,000 pesos. However some places, people were desperate for American dollars so the rate would be 150 pesos for $1. I hope that helps, I know it is a bit confusing

@westcali9621 Год назад

@@edenswilliams ok well that is a bit confusing 😕but i do plan on going

@Michie12 Год назад

Is it really 750.00 ($30) for a cocktail in the Hemingway bar? 😵‍💫 I go to Cuba in March.

@edenswilliams Год назад

120 pesos= $1 US, so it was 750/120=$6.25 so under $7!

@ericcheng9943 Год назад

If you get the real exchange rate it should be like 3.75

@joeyalex2845 Год назад

that menu says 750.0 for a drink how much is that in usd?

@edenswilliams Год назад

About $6 USD. Depends on the rate, as most restaurants were $1= 120 pesos

@felixvalentin5993 Год назад

Hi,did you see drugs or felt smell of cannabis in cuba streets or neighborhood?what was your perception about that topic there?

@edenswilliams Год назад

I did not smell/see drug activity.Most people on streets would offer Cigars but i was warned not to take from locals bc it was a scam. Only buy cigars from reputable vendors/ direct from farm.

@d.cpro3751 Год назад

Cuba has a zero policy on cannabis

@barrymonteiro8893 10 месяцев назад

Did you have any stomach issues after drinking daiquiris or eating salads at LaGuarida? Just asking because of the water quality. Wondering if it's sketchy to have drinks made with ice or ice cubes and salads (lettuce) rinsed with water. Going to Havana in 2 weeks! Thanks for the great video content!