Recherche hôtel près de l'aéroport de La Havane
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Recherche hôtel près de l'aéroport de La Havane

by Barbara69

in Destinations › Caribbean

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Barbara69
Lyon · 37 posts
Bonjour à tous

voilà, je cherche désespéremment (ça n'existe peut être pas) un hôtel au plus près de l'aéroport de la havane car, je vous explique, nous faisons un circuit assez particulier et en deux mots, nous arrivons à la havane le 18 novembre au soir pour repartir à santiago de cuba le 19 novembre très tot le matin... alors il s'agit juste de dormir alors voilà, si vous avez une adresse, un nom ou si ça n'existe pas, quel quartier de la havane est le plus près de l'aéroport???

merci de votre aide a+

barbara
barbara vivement le tour du monde et vive la full moon party!
VI Viajecuba Globetrotter ·
a mon souvenir et celui des parents, rien de proche de l'aéroport. Ne surtout pas prendre une casa (que l'on va surement vous proposer....), vaut mieux un hotel de la Havane d'ou il sera facile et certain d'avoir un taxi en pleine nuit pour le vol du lendemain.

risquer de louper un avion est assez important pour choisir le bon endroit.

je choisirais un hotel à Miramar, c'est pas ce qui manque, pas loin de l'autopista et pas dans le centre, plus éloignés de la sortie de la ville

en pleine nuit 15/20 mn suffisent pour aller à l' aéroport, attention il y a plusieurs terminaux

carte générale du coin : http://www.cuba-vacations-online.com/images/Havana/map%20havana.jpg
JD Jdsdf ·
salut, je te conseille d'aller dans le quartier de Vedado Liste, mise à jour le 15/09/06 suite à mon récent voyage. Location et logement à Cuba chez l'habitant par JD SDF à partir de 10 cuc Pour visiter toutes les casas (maisons) et leur plans d'accès avec photos

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jdsdf

Aucun intermédiaire. Donc, aucune commission supplémentaire 😉

Prix de la chambre en Cuc est pour 2 personnes et D = petit déjeuner R = repas

Des prix spéciaux sont proposés suivant la durée et la saison pour toutes les adresses

LA HAVANE Centro Habana CP 10200 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 7 Depuis Cuba 0 7

Carlos Luis VALDERAMA. Calle Neptuno n° 404. Entre San Nicolas y Manrique Tél 867 98 42. 2 chambres 20 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 cuc Courriel carlovalvi@yahoo.es

Manolito et Cachita MOLINA. Calle Consulado n° 22. Apto 4. Entre Genios y Carcel Tél 861 69 16. 1 chambre 20 cuc D 3 cuc R 5 / 8 cuc

Ana Maria RODRIGUEZ. Calle San Lazaro n° 160. Apartamento 1. Entre Aguila y Crespo Tél 863 74 78 2 chambres 20 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

Yamilee et Linnet Fuentes. Calle San Francisco n° 464 Apto 5. Entre Zanja y Valle 2 chambres 20 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 6 / 10 Courriel yamilinnet@gmail.com Tél 879 00 19 GSM 00 53 5 281 15 80

Gerardo ARCE. Avenida Galiano N° 115 Apartamento N° 51. Entre Animas y Trocadero Tél 861 34 40 portable 00 53 5 268 56 52 Courriel gretelgianni@correodecuba.cu 2 chambres 20 cuc D R demander sur place

Eloisa RODRIGUEZ. Calle Blanco n° 107 ( alto ). Entre Animas y Trocadero Tél 863 51 37 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 5 / 7 cuc

Blanca GONZALEZ Calle Amistad n° 354 Apto n° 6. Entre San Jose y Barcelona. Tél 866 71 13 Portable 05 289 69 37 Courriel blancamargarita72@yahoo.es et drduvergel@infomed.sld.cu 1 chambre 25 Cuc D 3 R 5 Cuc

LA HAVANE Vedado. CP 12300

Iraida Calle 8 n° 656 Apartamento 4. Entre 27 y Zapata Tél 830 16 59 Courriel wilfredo.perez@infomed.sld.cu 1 chambre 20 cuc D 3 cuc

Nora POPPE LOPEZ. Calle 27 n° 954 Apartamento 4. Entre 6 y 8 Tél 830 98 00 2 chambres 20 cuc D 3

Margot GARCES GURRY. Calle 27 n° 903 A. Entre 4 y 6 Tél 831 50 87 ou 830 20 23 2 chambres 20 et 25 cuc D 3 cuc R 8 / 10 cuc Courriel margot_cu4000@yahoo.es

Niurka ORDUNEZ DURAN. Calle 17 n° 56 Alto. Entre M y N Tél 831 88 69 ou 06 70 18 42 65 (Portable France) 2 chambres. 20 / 30 cuc D 3 cuc R 8 cuc Courriel casaniurka@yahoo.fr

Magali SEVILA LEIVA. Calle 13 n° 1207 Apto 4 Entre 18 y 20 Tél 833 41 14 1 chambre. 25 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 6 Cuc

LA HAVANE Playa Miramar CP 11600

Gustavo GARCIA Calle 74 n° 2317. Entre 23 y 25 - Playa Miramar Tel 207 36 46 2 chambres. 25 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 7 / 10 Cuc Courriel nicolele44@enet.cu ou g.nicolele44cuba@gmail.com

LA HAVANE Playa del Este. Guanabo. CP 19120

Yojaida et Roberto. Calle 486 n° 7B02. Entre 7 ma B y 9 ta Tél 96 47 42 1 chambre 20 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 6 / 7 cuc

Alexander LLEDES Calle 486 n° 7BO7. Entre 7ma y 9 na Tél 96 60 57 portable 00 53 7 263 52 40 2 chambres 20 cuc D cuc R demander sur place

Luisa CORRAL. Calle 7 ma n° 48606A. Entre 486 y 488 Tél 96 65 63 Courriel willian.monzon@infomed.sld.cu 1 chambre 20 cuc D 3 / 5 cuc R 7 / 10 cuc

Marylin MONTERU. Calle 488 n° 707 Alto. Entre 7ma A y 7ma B Tél 96 63 98 portable 268 59 17 1 chambre 20 cuc D 3 cuc R demander sur place.

Reynaldo GORT. Calle 7ma n° 49402. Entre 494 y 494 A Tél 96 43 22 1 chambre 20 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 5 / 7 cuc

MATANZAS. CP 40100 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays: 00 53 45 Depuis Cuba: 0 45

Marylin PERDONO Línea 2da no.15102. Entre Desamparados y Santa Isabel. Pueblo Nuevo Tél : 24 79 45 Courriel marylin15102@yahoo.com 1 chambre 20. 25 B & B pour 2 personnes Cuc D 3 Cuc R 7 Cuc

LA ISLA DE LA JUVENTUD (Isla de la Jeunesse) NUEVA GERONA. CP 25100 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 46 Depuis Cuba 0 46

Odalis PENA FERNANDEZ. Calle 10. n° 3710. Entre 37 y 39 Tél 32 23 45 2 chambres 10 cuc D 1, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

Jorge Luis MAS. Calle 41. n° 4108. Apto 7. Entre 8 y 10 Tél 32 35 44 2 chambres 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 5 cuc

Margarita PENA FERNANDEZ. Calle 32. n° 3509 interior. Entre 35 y 37 Tél 32 64 49 1 chambres 15 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 cuc Courriel magui@ahao.ijv.sld.cu

Ada Hervas SANTANA. Calle 41. n° 3405. Apto 2. Entre 34 y 36 Tél 32 11 84 2 chambres 10 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 cuc Courriel unemusica@gerona.inf.cu

Enrique GARCIA. Calle 34. n° 4309. Entre 43 y 45 Tél 32 19 83 2 chambres 10 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

PUERTO ESPERANZA Pinar Del Rio. CP 24280 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 8 Depuis Cuba 0 8

Teresa HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ. Calle 4 ta n° 8 Tél 79 38 39 2 chambres 10 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 /6 cuc

Deivis HERNANDEZ MARTINEZ. Calle 4 ta n° 8 Tél 79 38 39 2 chambres 10 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 / 6 cuc

VINALES. Pinar del Rio. CP 22400 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 8 Depuis Cuba 0 8

Damaris MILLO SANCHEZ . Calle Primera n° 32 (Orlando Nordase). Entre Segunda et Sergio Dopico Tél 79 33 12 Courriel yoelrs2003@yahoo.es 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 cuc.

Xiomara DUARTE. Calle Orlando Nordarse n° 50 Tél 79 32 18 2 chambres 10 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 cuc

JEAN PIERRE ROJAS ALONSO. Calle Salvador Sisnero N° 137 Tél 79 33 34 Courriel jeanpierer@yahoo.es 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 / 8 cuc

ADA et ONELIO PAEZ RODRIGUEZ. Calle Adela Azcuy n° 46. Tél 79 33 80 ou 79 32 91. 2 chambres 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 8 / 10 cuc

ROSA GUTIERREZ DIAZ. Carretera Cementario n° 14 Tél 79 33 68 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 / 8 cuc

YANEYSIS et YOEL NODAS TORRES. Carretera Cementario n° 36 Tél 79 32 40 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 / 8 cuc

Lucy LEON. Calle Primera n° 9 (Orlando Nordase). Entre Segunda y Sergio Dopico Tél 79 33 75 Courriel lucy_leon2004@yahoo.es 2 chambres 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 / 7 cuc

Miguel et Anita HERNANDEZ. Calle Primera n° 9 (Orlando Nordase). Entre Segunda y Sergio Dopico Tél 79 33 75 Courriel lucy_leon2004@yahoo.es 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 / 7 cuc

Maria Luisa ALONSO. Calle Orlando Nordarse n° 41. Tél 79 32 90 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 cuc

Nena PAULA. Calle Sergio Dopico n° 60 Tél 79 60 18 Courriel wravelo@princesa.pri.sld.cu 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 cuc

Chichi PAULA. Calle Camilo Cienfuegos n° 56 Tél / Fax 79 60 18 Courriel wravelo@princesa.pri.sld.cu 2 chambres 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 7 cuc

BAYAMO. Bayamo. 85100.Granma Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 23 Depuis Cuba 0 23

Aleida GARCIA. Calle M. Gomez n° 16. Entre Figueredo et Plaza del Himno Tél 42 41 37 et 42 63 97 Courriel aleida75@web.correodecuba.cu 2 chambres 15 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 5 / 8 cuc

Vivian SAM GARCES. Calle Zenea n° 257 entre Saco y Hecheveria Tél 42 48 00 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 6 / 10 cuc

Libia Marti VASQUEZ. Calle Maximo Gomez n° 56. Entre Leon y Saco Tél 42 56 71 1 chambre 15 cuc D et R demander Courriel lmartivazquez@yahoo.es

LAS TUNAS. CP 75100 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 31 Depuis Cuba 0 31

Yolanda RODRIGUEZ. Calle Lucas Ortiz n° 101 (bajo). Entre Villalon y Coronel Fonseca Tél 43 641 2 chambres 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 / 7 cuc Courriel nela101A@yahoo.com.mx

Marianela SANTIAGO. Calle Lucas Ortiz n° 101 (alto). Entre Villalon y Coronel Fonseca Tél 43 259 1 chambre 15 cuc D 3 cuc R 6 / 7 cuc Courriel nela101A@yahoo.com.mx

Rafael de Jesus ALVAREZ. Calle Francisco Vega n° 265. Entre Lico Cruz y Lucas Ortiz. Tél 42 643 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 / 3 R demander sur place.

Jose Luis FIGUEREDO PAVON. Calle Frank Pais n°85. Entre Quesada y Duranona Tél 42 586 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 cuc Courriel jfigueredopavon@yahoo.es

Reyna PAVON GUTIERREZ. Calle Frank Pais n°85. Entre Quesada y Duranona Tél 42 586 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 cuc Courriel jfigueredopavon@yahoo.es

Nelly TAMAYO VEGA. Calle Lucas Ortiz n° 111. Entre G de Quezada y Coronel Fonseca Tél 42 526 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2, 5 / 3 cuc R 6 cuc Courriel tamave2004@yahoo.es

HOLGUIN. CP 80100 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 24 Depuis Cuba 0 24

Hilda LEYVA. Calle Union n° 110. Entre Rastro y Aguilera Tél 42 88 02 2 chambres 15 cuc D R demander sur place Courriel gaviotagaviota2000@yahoo.es

Nereida CONCEPCION. Calle Arias n° 310. Entre Victoria y Mendieta Tél 42 15 07 2 chambres 15 cuc D R demander sur place

Floriselda CONCEPCION. Calle Cardet n° 192 . Entre Arias y Aguilera Tél 42 25 75 2 chambres 20 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

SANTIAGO DE CUBA CP 90100 Indicatif téléphonique depuis votre pays 00 53 22 Depuis Cuba 0 22

Gisela FUSTE DUHARTE. Calle Pio Rosado n° 409 (Carniceria) Entre Geronimo y Fransisco Tél 62 51 76 2 chambres 15 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 / 7 cuc

Arianna MASSIEU y Roberto ORTIZ. Calle Pio Rosado n° 414. Entre Geronimo y Fransisco Tél 62 72 17 2 chambres 15 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 / 7 cuc

Ana Luisa IBARRA. Calle Pio Rosado n° 410 (Carniceria) Entre Geronimo y Fransisco Tél 65 21 95 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

Caridad ROQUE CORREOSO. Calle Pio Rosado n° 408 (Carniceria). Entre Geronimo y Fransisco Tél 65 20 54 1 chambre 15 cuc D R demander sur place

Adelaida NUNEZ MENDEZ. Calle San Geronimo (Echevarria) n° 558. Apto 7. Entre Reloj y San Agustin Tel 65 39 39 1 chambre 15 / 20 Cuc D 3 Cuc 6 / 7 Cuc

Giraldo SETIEN ALVAREZ. Calle San Félix (Hartman) n° 309 Entre Habana y Trinidad Tél 62 86 43 Portable 52 81 28 12 Courriel cont011@eccs.ciges.inf.cu o giraldosetienal@yahoo.es 1 chambre 15 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 7 / 9 Cuc .

PLAYA SIBONEY. Santiago de Cuba CP 94340 Indicatif depuis votre pays 00 53 22 Depuis Cuba 0 22

Nereida PIÑA et Daniel CARBENATE. Calle 5ta n° 1 Tél 39 303 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 5 / 6 cuc

Luis Manuel ROBERT. Ave Serrano n° 8. Entre 1ra y 2da Tél 39 503 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 / 3 cuc R 5 / 6 cuc

Guillermo GONZALEZ SOTO. Malecon s/n°. Entre 4ta y 5ta Tél 39 518 2 chambres 15 cuc D 1, 5 cuc R 5 cuc

Deysi CAMPISTRO QUESADA. Calle 5ta n° 1 Tél 39 524 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 cuc R 5 / 7 cuc

Floraida et Brito DUANI. Calle Obelisco n° 2 Entre Camino del Oasis y calle 1ra Tél 39 409 1 chambre 15 cuc D 2 cuc R 6 cuc

BARACOA. CP 97310 Indicatif depuis votre pays 00 53 21 Depuis Cuba 0 21

Maritza DELGADO. Calle Coliseo nº 32. Entre Marti y Maceo. Tel 4 2129 1 chambre 15 Cuc D 1, 5 / 3 Cuc R 5 / 7 Cuc

Maribel HARTMANN. Calle Coliseo nº 33. Entre Marti y Maceo. Tel 4 2665 1 chambre 15 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 5 / 7 Cuc Email baracoa@luavi.co.cu

Hernesto et Gladys IRONS. Calle Coliseo nº 34. Entre Marti y Maceo. Tel 4 2276 1 habitacion 10 Cuc D 2 / 2, 5 Cuc R 5 / 7 Cuc

Jose HARTMANN. Calle Coliseo nº 33 Alto. Entre Marti y Maceo. Tel 4 2665 et 4 3339 1 chambre 15 Cuc D 3 Cuc R 5 / 7 Cuc

JD SDF a CUBA sdfacuba@wanadoo.fr Location chez habitant a Cuba 30 villes 300 adresses 500 chambres http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jdsdf/index.htm
VI Viajecuba Globetrotter ·
JDSDF, que je félicite, propose systematiquement des casas cubaines à travers le vaste monde de l'internet ;

sans etre opposé à la méthode je me demande quelles sont les chances de repartir A COUP SUR dans la nuit ou au petit matin d'une casa au milieu de nulle part et d'etre certain à 100% de ne pas louper son avion pour avoir fait 30 CUC d'économies sur une chambre d'hotel ? et le coté typique et local d'une casa en arrivant à 22h et repartant à 05h30....

Louper un vol à Cuba c'est rentrer dans des problèmes sans fin et des frais ...... sans fin !

le transport est un gros souci à Cuba et seule une compagnie de taxi comme Panataxi, appelée par la réception d'un hotel vous garantit à coup sur d'être sur votre vol. Les cubains ont du temps et des horaires une notion élastique et mille excuses quand les choses merdent.... a l'heure prévue

pour toutes les autres options CASA ok mais la surement pas .....
JD Jdsdf ·
Bonjour le risque est le même avec l'hotel que la casa ... par rapport au taxi. En ce qui me concerne, je donne simplement un choix, et rien de plus. Choix ( casa ) que j'ai déjà utilisé a plusieurs reprises sans soucis majeur. car, a 5 h 30 du mat, c'est du billard ..ça roule cool ( je n'ai pas dis ça roucoule ), il y a pleins de taxis libres et disponibles. Panataxi est serieux, de meme que cubataxi.

De plus, il suffit d'aller sur le site

http://perso.wanadoo.fr/index.htm

pour voir qu'il y a des casas de La Havane qui proposent de venir vous chercher a l'aéroport et donc vous y ramener ... pour le prix d'un taxi. Maintenant chacun fait comme il veut et du mieux qu'il peut ! 😏
LI Liniaz Veteran ·
bonsoir prend pas de risque taxi (+-15 cuc) hotel Habana libre au centre de La havane et le matin a l'hotel il y a une permanance de taxi por l'aeroport
LINIAZ
JD Jdsdf ·
salut liniaz a raison :

hanana libre 100 cuc casa 20/30 cuc
LI Liniaz Veteran ·
Bonjour tu as aussi Plus economique hotel kholy bosque (recomandable) a +- 50 cuc la nuit avec les memes avantage du taxi
LINIAZ
FR Franlopez ·
bonjour alors je suis dans le meme cas que vous je dois passer une nuit a la havane et mon avion part tres tot le matin . est ce que vous avez trouvé? ou qd esta ces que vs faites votre voyage? il se peut que ca soit le meme jour.
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BA Barbara69 ·
non pour le moment nous n'avons rien trouvé, il n'y a visiblement pas d'hotel proche de l'aéroport de la havane. si vous trouvez quelque chose...

nous y serons le 18 novembre

a+
barbara vivement le tour du monde et vive la full moon party!
FR Franlopez ·
je pars avant dc je ous tiendrai au courant....
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MA Mariannehon Regular ·
Il n'y a définitivement pas d'hôtel proche de l'aéroport. La suggestion du Kohly me semble très bonne, il n'est pas loin de la 26 avenue, qui débouche dans Boyeros, la grande arthère qui mène à l'aéroport (+/- 15 minutes si pas trop de trafic). Lorsque vous arrivez à La Havane et prenez un taxi pour vous rendre à votre hébergement (p.ex. Panataxi, les moins chers), mettez-vous d'accord avec le chauffeur pour qu'il vienne vous chercher à l'heure convenue le lendemain matin. En général, ça marche... Pour plus de sécurité, demandez à la réception de l'hôtel s'ils assurent éventuellement une navette, peut-être y a-t-il d'autres clients qui doivent aller si tôt à l'aéroport. Bon voyage Marianne
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Flights: Air Europa from Brussels, with a layover in Madrid. Smooth and pleasant service. Accommodations: *casas particulares* booked on Airbnb except for Varadero (Iberostar Playa Alameda hotel).

Practical tips

Install a VPN before departure (many blocked sites like Instagram and Airbnb).

Download the El Toque app to check the updated CUP exchange rate.

Internet via ETECSA SIM card (~30 € for 10 GB) or Wi-Fi in hotels/*casas*.

Download Maps.me for offline maps.

Intercity travel: shared taxi, Viazul bus, or private transfer through your *casa*.

Electricity: 110 V, sometimes 220 V.

Bring basic supplies and medications—hard to find there.

Cuba requires flexibility and openness: regular power outages, unstable internet (especially in Trinidad).

Finally, my personal take:

I loved my trip to Cuba! It’s a disorienting yet deeply charming country. Poverty is visible, especially in Havana: crumbling buildings, many people asking for help (but no safety concerns!). Bringing some essentials for locals is a good idea (soap, toothpaste, medications, clothes...). Cubans are incredibly welcoming and friendly. A few basics in Spanish help a lot! The vibe is unique: music in every street, musicians everywhere, salsa all around. The variety of landscapes is amazing: colonial architecture, paradise beaches, mountains, waterfalls, lush valleys—you’ll never get bored. Only downside: Varadero, less authentic than the rest of the country, but I expected that! Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and I’d love to go back!

Don’t hesitate if you have any questions! 😉
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BarbieBee 8 months ago · Sebastoudu31
Visiting Martinique and Guadeloupe in 15 days
Hi everyone,

I bought tickets for Martinique in April 2025 for 15 days, without really looking into what there was to do, and with the idea in my head that we could: hike, do water activities, swim, visit rum distilleries...

But... I’m worried I’ll get bored over 15 days and I’m considering maybe spending 1 week in Guadeloupe and 1 week in Martinique. For example, I don’t know how to spend a whole afternoon at the beach. 2 hours, max.

I know it’s a personal question and depends on how you travel, but I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve done it: - Did you feel too rushed? - Is it reasonable to do? - How much time would you spend on each island?

I’m open to all your comments.

Thanks so much.

Have a lovely afternoon! :)
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Renaldito 8 months ago
Back from Havana and the surrounding area
Hi everyone,

I’ve just returned from Havana after an 18-day stay from October 8th to 26th.

From Montreal, you have to go through Varadero Airport. I now break up the airport-to-Havana transfer with a SUPER pleasant stopover halfway, in the historic village of Hershey (Camilo Cienfuegos). Quebecer Anne-Marie has renovated a century-old house there, and every stay of mine feels like a peaceful oasis. Amazing food, a pool, impeccable hospitality—I highly recommend it! Casa Cub'Anita.

Life for Cubans remains just as tough, made even harder right now by tropical viruses spread by mosquitoes. It’s absolutely essential to protect yourself properly. That said, the purchasing power of foreign currency hasn’t changed much, despite skyrocketing inflation. As of today, the US dollar exchanges for nearly 500 pesos on the "informal market."

This was my first time staying in Vieja, in the non-touristy part. I discovered some great little restaurants run by the younger generation. Affordable, excellent food, and remarkably friendly service: El Chanchulero (it was about time I checked it out—unbeatable value for money!), El Café, Jibaro...

Cubans are still as warm and welcoming as ever—bicitaxis, servers, markets. Speaking the language is a huge plus.

Essentials to download from abroad before you leave: the maps.me offline maps app, and the La Nave taxi/motorcycle taxi app, which is super efficient for getting around the capital.

Sending my best to all my friends in Oriente as the hurricane passes, especially to Baracoa. I’m planning to visit this winter.

Cheers!

renaldito
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Waiza 9 months ago
Trip to Cuba: questions about insurance, currency exchange, and internet
Hi there,

I’m planning a trip to Cuba this summer and I’d love some info: Is travel insurance really necessary? Can you easily get online by buying a local SIM card or internet card? Apparently, there’s only one currency now—is it better to exchange money with your *casa particular* host? Thanks for all these valuable tips!
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Juliette77 9 months ago · Faiyech
Looking for a casa particular in Havana, Cuba?
Hi! I’m heading to Havana for a week in February. I’m looking for a casa particular that’s affordable, clean, and cozy. Since I’ll be traveling alone, I’d love a place where people are welcoming! Also, I really want to stay in Habana Vieja...

Do you have any recommendations for places you’ve stayed before? I tried booking the casa particular *Chez Nous*, but I never got a response.

Thanks!!

Julie
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Voyamie62 9 months ago · Chreve
Your tips for things to visit during a one-month trip to Martinique
Hi fellow travelers, We're heading to Martinique for a month from mid-January to mid-February. Our plan is to explore the island by staying in three different spots for 10 days each, on both sides of the island... Could you share some great tips on where to stay for an authentic experience and what we absolutely must see?!

Thanks for your help! Voyamie.
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Manondugard 11 months ago
Traveling to Cuba and its impact on ESTA applications
Hi everyone. For those traveling to Cuba and then planning to go to the USA, you won’t be able to get your ESTA for the United States (same applies) if you’ve been to Cuba after 2021 due to a law passed by Donald Trump (a law that Biden later repealed). You’ll have no choice but to apply for a visa, which costs 200 € (and approval isn’t guaranteed even after payment). If you’re in this situation, the process to get this visa will be a real hassle—you’ll need to book an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. It’s the only embassy in France authorized to handle your application after you’ve filled out the visa request on the official website. If you try to cheat by applying for an ESTA for the USA, just know that the American administration has ways of finding out if you’ve been to Cuba. 😉
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Aladem 11 months ago
Tipping in Cuba
Hi everyone,

I’ve booked a room at an all-inclusive in Varadero for January 2025. This will be my 3rd trip to Cuba, the last one was 20 years ago.

The whole tipping and gratuities thing is wearing me out. Even though it’s an all-inclusive package, I think it’d be rude not to leave any tips for the bar staff and the housekeeping team, especially.

Here’s what I’m aiming for: 1. Not feeling stingy (or “feeling cheap” for my fellow Quebecers); 2. Not disrespecting Cubans by offering junk or, on the flip side, going overboard and creating unrealistic expectations for future tourists; 3. And most importantly, not spending the whole week wondering if I’m doing the right thing. I’m going there to relax, not to stress!

Can you help me out? Thanks! 🙂
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Delea last year · Kokoplajsurf
Choosing accommodation in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe
Hi there, I’m planning our upcoming trip to Guadeloupe. We’re looking for a place to stay where human contact is a priority, with air conditioning, close to the beaches, and clean.

We’ve had several responses. After doing some research online, I was able to rule out quite a few options. But now I’m deciding between: Kokoplaj, tipayoune (issue: no AC, just fans—is that a problem?), Résidence Le Zandoli, and Gwada Rêves.

If you have any info or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them! ;-) Thanks for your help! See you soon...
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Chantchat last year · Picua
Bike or scooter rental in Cuba
Hi, I’ll be staying at Playa Pesquero in Holguin and I’d like to rent a bike or scooter to explore the area. Do you know how I can do that? Thanks
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Traveller123 last year · Chantchat
Renting a scooter in Guardalavaca
Hi there,

I’m heading to Blau Costa Verde next February and I’d like to rent a scooter to explore the area. Are the roads around Holguín in good condition? I’m thinking of renting one for 1–2 or 3 days to visit Holguín, Gibara, and Banes on my own. Do you recommend it (I’ve got a great sense of direction)? How much does it usually cost to rent a scooter for 2 or 3 days (or a car, though I’d prefer a scooter)? Also, are there any other interesting spots nearby you’d suggest checking out?

Are there any excursions to Santiago, and how much do they typically cost?

Thanks! :)
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Davcha last year · Tatra
Mistake with the 3rd first name on CORSAIR tickets
Hi, When booking the tickets to Martinique for our family, I must have made a mistake, and on one of the tickets, the third first name is wrong. Michel instead of Joel... CORSAIR Airlines is telling me I have to buy a new ticket for 1200 € (Christmas period). I think that’s outrageous and, above all, impossible for us. I’m desperate—I feel like Corsair is really overdoing it. Is there any recourse? How can I get out of this?

I’m throwing this message in a bottle, just in case...😕

Thanks for your help.
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Guylaine6 last year · Pasdestresse
Car rental in Guadeloupe
Hi, I'm looking for a car rental for January 2020 in Guadeloupe. There are several agencies I've seen reviews for—has anyone dealt with Autolagon before? Thanks!
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Danbaya last year · Vanessa51
Buying Larimar jewelry in La Romana
Hi there,

I’m heading to Bayahibe this winter. It’ll be my second time in this country, where I feel so at home. I’d love to bring back some Larimar jewelry... the real deal.

I saw some at a shop in the Iberostar Dominicus hotel, but I’m guessing I can find it cheaper elsewhere. Maybe in La Romana?

If anyone has any tips on this, I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!
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Pag 2 years ago
What's the tourism situation in Cuba like?
Hi,

Some wholesalers are canceling trips to Cuba, but I still want to visit my favorite country. For those who went there in November, what’s the situation like at all-inclusive hotels?

Thanks
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