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Cuba, can you help, I'm so confused,dollars or not, Havana or not? |
Travel Info Please can any1 help I'm so confused I've had so many mixed reports I dont know what to do for the best. I've read that cuba wont accept dollars and if you want to change currancy the exchange rate for dollars is very high, but most people I've spoken to say take dollars? also i would love to go to havana but a friend of my fiancee said he went and he hated it he got bothered by the locals, there was nothing to do, nowhere to eat, and nothing to buy. not that i want to buy anything anyway, but I would like to eat, plus i really dont like to be harrased by local people I had a bad experieance in Turkey when i went out on my own i got threatened buy a man selling imitation purfume, kept telling me he could get very nasty if i didnt buy anything from him, it left me a bit gittery and untrusting to say the least. can you help I'm going to cuba in may and I want to be prepared. Thanks Cheryl Travel Tips FACT: CUBA DOES NOT ACCEPT AMERICAN DOLLARS ANY LONGER !!!!!! Please, please do your homework, DO NOT believe all these people. Maybe when they went to Cuba, they accepted American Dollars, but no longer. My husband is Cuban and still has family on the island and any money we send them is converted in C.U.C. (the convertible peso.. or more to the point.. Monopoly money as it is useless outside of Cuba) They charge anywhere from 10-20% to exchange dollars to this currency. If at all possible, change any American money into pounds, euros, or Canadian currency before going to Cuba. They do not charge exchange rates on this currency. As far as staying in Havana, you will have locals that want you to buy from them, just as any other country. There are very poor people in the city and they are trying to make a living in whatever way they can. My husband is from a rural town, we will be going in July. You may have a better time in one of the tourist sections such as Veradero (lovely beach area ), Cayo Coco, etc. I have left some links for you so you can browse at your leisure. But please inform yourself before heading off to Cuba. Have a fun trip. Source(s): http://www.cubacurrency.com/ http://www.dtcuba.com/cubainfodetails.as... http://www.viajaporcuba.com/php/web.php?... http://www.sidestep.com/travel-info-t317... http://www.dtcuba.com/cubarestaurants.as... http://travel.msn.com/guides/guidemainco... http://www.travelwithachallenge.com/cuba... http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/cuba/where+... Other Travel Tips If you're American, it's illegal to go to Cuba unless you do it as part of an authorized group. If you're flying in through Canada or another country, you can be caught on your return and prosecuted. Too much hassle. That said, you can usually exchange American dollars on the black market (read that as "street corner") in most countries, but don't get caught. Cuba is a third-world country, so there's poverty, but it's probably similar to anywhere else. Dress like a businessperson, not like an American tourist, and you're far less likely to be hassled. Cubans LOVE the American dollar. I would suggest that you not travel there alone, and they have the best food, and little trinkets to buy as souvenirs. The locals do not hassle you, they do try to encourage you to spend money, but then, you'll want to bring things home. Do you know where your friend stayed, what hotel? We danced, drank, sang, saw shows, went to the theater, listened to lie music, went shopping, went on tours, went sightseeing, we had a great time. I have talked to people who went to Cuba and was told that there is no problem using dollars. The best way to go is to go in a group. There are air excursions and cruises available, and you can move around in groups then, you tend to be in areas that have more things to do and look at. Cuba is a good place for leather goods, silver goods. Custom made, nice quality and inexpensive. Economically things are tough on the Cubans, it is best to not stray too far off the path, especially at night. My friends go out of Canada. Good Luck and enjoy the weather. I was in Cuba this time last year. I stayed at an 'all-inclusive resort' and had no problems at all with the Cuban people, on the contrary I found them to be a very friendly and lovely people. I took 拢's and changed them at the hotel with no problem for Cuban Pesos ( the Peso that the tourist uses). Cuba also has 'Convertable Pesos' these are used by the Cubans themselves. I loved Cuba and would really like to go back again. You must always take care of yourself as you would do anywhere in the world. I wish you a very happy and safe holiday! Cheryl, I have been to Cuba twice. You may take dollars the cubans love the dollar. You can use your card at any bank and in most hotels, just check what rate you bank charges. They will not accept any cards that have anything to do with the USA. As for Havana it is the most amazing place, the history architecture is stunning old Havana is a heritage site and is being restored it will take time. So many places to see and things to do. In Havana you rarely get pestered by the locals, the outskirts and smaller towns and villages yes. Never give money to beggars no matter how hard it is. The government is trying to stamp this out. Cuba is a poor country. My advise is go enjoy yourself and have a wonderful experience the same way we have twice. And will again next year |
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