Cuba is not cheap, but you can make it cheaper.

Updated July 2018

To discover Cuba cheaply is quite impossible… You can go to Cuba cheap, but then you do not discover it. The cheap way to go to Cuba, without actually getting to know it, is to take an all-inclusive holiday package, which will get you to the working man’s paradise but you will be in a hotel where only the bad quality and lousy service will give you an impression of the real Cuba.

Cheap to Cuba
Cheap but not Cuba

Real Cuba

We can, however, help you to discover the real Cuba cheap(ish) by helping you to avoid al the scams, show you the ropes of the Cuban way of negotiation and give you an overall impression about how cheap things can get if you know more about the mechanisms of the market.

Moneda Nacional

You can, and must, use the two currencies. The more you use Moneda Nacional, the cheaper Cuba becomes. The two different currencies are only different in name. Here we explain why there is no double currency in Cuba.

No Clue Tax

In Cuba, nothing is what it seems… You should wrap your mind around that statement to get a clue. It’s expensive not to understand how things work. The no-clue tax in Cuba can be very high. Please get a clue!

Our whole book is about how to manage this complicated country. The less you know, the more expensive Cuba is. Although it will never become really cheap, we can cut your budget in half. It will cost you a tenner, but the rewards will be great!

Not only will Cuba become quiet cheap if you know where to look for what and what to avoid, but it will also become a lot more fun and a lot less frustrating.

So if you plan to discover Cuba cheap… read our book, please! On the get a clue page we’ll give you a tip that will save you a few hours…

Like Francisco said: “This book is like walking the street with a knowledgeable friend that shows you the ropes, how to discover Cuba cheaper and find the interesting stuff!

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