Edit: Closing the AMA since I am pretty close to concluding my trip and therefore will be posting pictures/reflections which will give more opportunity to ask more questions!

You probably remembered my post earlier asking about places that I need to visit while in Cuba and as I am close to concluding my trip and a few days away to fly back home, I’d like to give everyone an opportunity to ask any questions that they might have about Cuba. I’ll post photos as well as my own thoughts/reflections when I’m back home so until then feel free to ask any questions. As for proof (if it’s needed), Mods could check the IP I’m posting from as I’m currently on Cubacel. I wish I could post a photo as proof but the internet infrastructure here is 3G and therefore would consume a lot of data just from me posting a picture.

    • Animephysics [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      Yeah! It’s pretty nice to walk in the same place as the revolutionaries and see how the Revolutionary unfolded.

      As for tips, bring shampoo, wipes/toilet paper, any medication you think you need, and a lot of clothes. It’s very humid here and you’re going to be sweating through your clothes quickly and drinking alot of liquid. I regret not bringing shampoo personally. Also it helps to know alot of Spanish. Cuba is harder to get around compared to other Spanish speaking countries and I can’t tell you how many times I was just being a clueless American because I didn’t exactly understand what’s going on. Knowing someone who speaks Spanish or a local guide also helps.

      That said, I can’t stress how much important it is to be wary of any scams that happen around Havana especially if you run into a Jinetero. Most of them speak English because they are targeting gullible foreigners. It’s not to say all English speaking Cubans are bad but if they start talking about either knowing “a lady for a good time” or they know “a bar to have really good rum or cigar”, RUNNNNNNN!!!!! Also as much as Cuba has been doing well despite the embargo. It is still a developing country and you will see problems that Cubans have but Westerners won’t so be prepared to be a little bit upset because that’s the reality of what the inhumane blockade is doing to Cuba.