Double currency hoax

There is a lot of confusion about currency and money in Cuba. Last update January 2022 A lot changed since Cuba abolished the CUC. But before we dive into that some history: A lot of people think, and a lot of websites claim that Tourists have to use CUC (Convertible Currency) and Cubans use MN […]

Taxi wars in Havana

last update 03/2020 Fixed route Taxi Many people in Havana depend on the old American cars that drive around as fixed route taxi. It’s simple. You stick out your arm horizontally and shout or signal your destination at the driver. He stops, you get in and get out, paying 10 or 20 MN depending on […]

Drugs in Cuba

Don’t do drugs in Cuba. Don’t buy drugs in Cuba, Don’t bring drugs to Cuba, Don’t use it, sell it or talk about it. Don’t even think about it. Cuban policy on drugs is very, very severe. Very… Punishment Punishment for drug offenders is severe if you are caught with drugs. You will spend a […]

Visa for Cuba

Yes, you do need a visa for Cuba. Unless you live in one of the very special visa-free countries of the world… You probably don’t. But in case of doubt: Visa requirements Cuba So how do you get a Cuban visa? If your visa is included in your ticket, you have no problem whatsoever. Move […]

Jineteros and Jineteras

How to handle Jineteros and Jineteras (street hustlers) Don’t avoid the Jineteros and Jineteras: they are fun, and you can’t avoid them anyway. Bad advice The whole Internet and all travel guides are full of warnings: Avoid the Jineteros and Jineteras because they are trouble! Beware! Warning! Run away! As you might have noticed, my […]

Local Havana Hero

Finally, I did it! I’m a HERO A local one, that’s true, but I am a Hero 🙂 (just a local one). What happened? TripUniq a website that specialises in unique trips (the name gives it away) is expanding to Havana, and they asked me to be one of their Local Heros… Their website is […]

Missing in Cuba

Things you don’t see in Cuba Of the things you don’t see, half might be there but out of sight. A friend of mine told me that you should never believe what you hear in Cuba and only believe half of what you see. Whining kids Walking through town, you will see a lot of […]

Wi-Fi in Cuba

I published this post in 2014 It’s history now… for the latest on Wi-Fi and the Internet in Cuba click on the link. Internet and Wi-Fi in Cuba. Cuba is slowly opening up to the Internet. Penetration in the Cuban homes is about 0,5%, and most of those connections are illegal, very slow and expensive. […]

Not just another book about Cuba

CubaConga is not ‘Just another book’ about Cuba. Let us introduce ourselves to you: About the Author(s) Just like everything else in this book I am/we are just a fantasy. You could refer to us as “your very knowledgeable friends from Cuba). Any resemblance to real author(s) is a mistake, a big mistake. A very […]

10 things about Cuba

Here are 10 things about Cuba your travel agent hides but you should know 1 Moneda Nacional. Everybody, including you as a tourist, is allowed to pay for stuff in Pesos. CUC is not tourist money, it is the Cuban equivalent of hard currency. You can buy Moneda Nacional at the Cadeca where you go […]