Going to Cuba is like going back 60 years in the past, this added to the fabulous climate it offers
the country arouses the interest of many visitors, visitors who are already beginning to be seen on the streets.
If you are planning a trip to Cuba in this video I will talk to you a little
of the country and I will tell you what to bring, yes or yes.
Let's place ourselves a bit in the current context. It is no secret to anyone that in Cuba
ration the sale of products, this is due to the shortage, it is something that you will have to face if
you come here, so you must be prepared psychologically because even if you find
what you are looking for you will not be able to buy everything you want as if you were in your country.
So once this is clarified, we are going to start with what you should bring to Cuba.
You must bring medicines because although as in other places there is also a system
public health medicine is scarce and contrary to what many think it is not
free. Medicines found in pharmacies must be paid for and in clinics
For foreigners where they will attend you, it is obvious that the conditions are much higher than the
hospitals where ordinary Cubans go, but you will have to pay.
It is important that you transmit health insurance. For this, a good starting point is the airline
with which you travel, or with an insurance company in case it is not processed by your airline.
At the beginning of the video I told you about the queues and the scarcity, if you are
of those who like to buy your food to cook at home keep this in mind
and come prepared with a small reserve or with enough money to
pay for your meals in restaurants and cafes. We'll talk later of this..
For the use of electric current bring a plug adapter like this
what are you seeing here. In Cuba 110v current is used.
Before traveling you must inform yourself in advance about the protocols
sanitary ware of Cuba. In this channel we have been constantly updating this information and
I will leave you two links in the description of this video, but my recommendation is
that you report directly to the Cuban health authorities.
Again we return to point 1, if you do not want to use your valuable time queuing, bring
your personal hygiene, even soaps and things that you consider necessary to be more
comfortable and happy in the place where you stay. A while ago it was scarce
toilet paper and now everything is sold in MLC, even many landlords do not have
easy access to these cleaning and hygiene products now sold in these stores.
Before arriving in Cuba, try to have a reserved accommodation We always recommend
a private house so that you can come into direct contact with the Cuban people, like this
you will be able to see in a more objective way how it is that you really live in Cuba. Many landlords
they obtained their clients through platforms such as Homestay, AirBnB and booking.com, but
Today many prefer not to charge through these platforms because the money you send
Upon entering the country, it is converted into Cuban pesos at a value of 1 USD x 24 CUP. Before booking, please agree with
them and ask if they want you to pay in cash, this way you will help them more.
I don't know if you've noticed that when Cubans go to Cuba, the vast majority
how do you pack your suitcases? they do this for some reason and if they do it too
you should. Be cautious like a Cuban and avoid getting an unpleasant surprise.
Previously in Cuba there were two currencies, at the time there were three and now again there are two.
The Cuban peso that is depreciating day by day and the MLC. Here almost everything that is sold in
the stores are sold in MLC. You can use your magnetic cards as long as they are not
issued in the United States. Bring some cash in case you need to buy a prepaid card.
To pay for your meals in restaurants and cafes if you will need Cuban pesos.
You can see the exchange rate at the address that I put here www.cadeca.cu. This type
exchange is the official, in the street it changes better. I only give you the information even though
this surely you know. Be careful! In the exchange offices of the airports you can
buy the famous prepaid cards, you can use them to pay in stores
and acquire other goods and services in the state sector . We are going to talk about this in another video.
Keep in mind that the US dollar in cash is not being accepted in the Cuban banking system.
To leave the airport the taxi will cost you between 20 and 30 MLC depending on the time.
In Cuba it is not usual to use taximeters so the tours already have pre-established prices.
Once you arrive at your destination I advise you to buy your mineral water, your stomach
not ready to drink tap water, this could be a problem for you
Another advice I give you regarding this is to be careful with the mojitos, there are many places
where they do not make drinks with mineral water, or even ice they make it with tap water.
In Cuba, as in all places, there are affordable meals for all budgets,
different types and different prices. Avoid too cheap food. As usual
Here in Cuba soybean oil is widely used and in low-cost establishments
This oil is used, reused, reused and reused, even after already
rusty. Take care of your stomach, a problem of this type can easily make you lose two days.
On the streets of Cuba you will find that most of the people are friendly and
willing to help you, some selflessly and others interestedly, the latter are the
famous jineteros. I clarify that he did not use the term in a derogatory way because,
Ladies and gentlemen, this is almost a job now. In future videos we will be talking about this ...
The internet in Cuba is slow and it is not free. Tell your family members this and
close friends so they know they're going to be a little disconnected. The ways to have
internet on your phone are number 1: wifi in public places, parks in general.
To access you will need a Nauta card that you can purchase in the shopping centers of
ETECSA. Number 2: buy a line and through it acquire a mobile data package.
Many people come to Cuba to make friends, even to look for partners,
But for the world to be a world there has to be everything, beautiful relationships come out but
relationships also come out of interest. A clarification, prostitution in Cuba
It is forbidden. When you invite someone to your home, be careful.
I think that something that should be added is that that person who is going to be your host, that
person will receive you in your home will be largely responsible for what happens with you while you are here,
mainly of what happens inside the accommodation. So check everything with that person, don't be sorry.
That person will watch over your interest and his own.
I have tried to reflect here everything that from my point of view may be important.
I know that maybe I will keep some other detail. You guys let me know in the comments what
I could forget. Maybe we will expand this video. What I have in mind at first is to make a
series of short videos to go into more detail and thus make your stay in
Cuba. With this information I know that I touch a very hot topic and that can only be discussed in
a video very soon, the subject of the "jineteros", as I was saying, not from a derogatory point of view.
You are here practically, it is even a job, there are some activities on your own, with
license, to exercise this type of practice. You will see it in the next video ..
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