Anyone who has experience backpacking in cuba? - backpacking cuba
I think a trip to Cuba this winter, and wondered what experiences others have had. We want to travel independently, without guide or be complex. My questions are:
The average cost for hotels
Easy to make money (ATM, currency exchange, etc.)
the attitude towards the Americans
Thank you for your imput
PS Only people who were actually in Cuba, please!
Backpacking Cuba Anyone Who Has Experience Backpacking In Cuba?
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Costs of hotels do not know. I'm sorry
Easy to get money, you use the dollar
The attitude towards Americans, while the American troops in Granada was dismissed, after Maurice Bishop.
The audacity to ask why you could not simply invade Cuba and remove the evil brothers and communism everyone
Indeed. I propose Backpacker Cuba 2 years and it is quite possible. I'm English and attitiude in Cuba was very, very positive. The people are really nice and it's really a great country to travel and see that it is probably one of the safest places to travel than ever before.
There are a few hostels and if you want to eat with the locals and you will not save much money and have a great time. Even without speaking Spanish well, and I wonder how you can go through sign language.
Good information is http://www.cuba-culture.com on budget flights to get there too.
If the backpack in Cuba requires that you are with you at the airport for $ 50.00 CUC Cuban convertible pesos in cash daily life. This is to show how you have enough to live and succeed. A hotel is between $ 30 and costs $ 60 CUC. But I recommend you in a private home for about $ 25.00 CUC per day and this includes breakfast. Food costs about $ 5 CUC each. The buses are air conditioned and has cost approximately CAD 15.00 CUC between the major cities. Taxis are available but expensive. $ 45.00 CUC usually between cities. You can cash Cadec or banks. They are open during business hours. Please note that most banks are closed in the first week of January a national holiday. Credit card managed by Citibank or any other U.S. bank will not work. Capital One Master Card will not work. Some credit cards Bank of Canada maintained by Citibank, and will not work either. I recommend that you check with your bank before the trip. Controls non-Americans can travel to be exchanged at banks. The Cubans are very friendlyND not hate the Americans. They welcome Americans with open arms. If you decide to stay one days on the beach, all inclusive hotel will cost up to $ 60.00 CUC 2-3 stars and up $ 120.00 CUC for a 4-5 star. Bring Euros or U.S. Dollars Canadian Dollars, and is at 10% and amounts to less than a dollar taxed. I arrived a few days ago and the current exchange rate gave me $ 79.00 to $ 83.00 CUC per $ 100.00 USD traded.
I recommend to stay on two weeks or there is still much more to see. I assume you're American. I want to bring in cash, non-functioning of the cards.
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Let me begin by saying that Cuba is one of the safest places for tourists to start ... I suggest you live in private households 'private house', which is cheaper between 20cuc and 35 CUC for noght (CUC the currency they receive for their money), you can make money at the "Cadeca change" in banks and hotels. ATMs are out of question, and it paid off with credit cards from American banks due to the embargo. Cuba is an island, so I intend to do, what to do amazing, I'm in Cuba, 3-times available. There are beautiful beaches, mountains, caves, historical sites, etc., an exciting nightlife! The people are very friendly and enjoy full lives!
) Hotels from 15 CUC for a single room, double room 20 CUC (Islazul chain. Private houses at a price of 15 CUC - 25 CUC (no price difference whether single or double).
If you live in the United States, your credit / debit cards do not work in Cuba. (Credit cards international work.)
Generally, U.S. citizens or bring cash or with another card.
Traveler's checks can be used - but only in some places.
Cubans are generally friendly to all foreigners - the majority of Cubans have relatives in the United States.
On Thorntree - for example - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/me ...
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