First of all, visiting Cuba is always worthy
Like any question, it can have
several answers. It depends on the type of trip you plan to do.
After two years of the
pandemic and before with Trump's (maintained) measures to accentuate the US
blockade, conditions have changed a lot. Cuba faces an even more acute crisis
in basic supplies, said grocery stores and supplies for example to Paladares or
private restaurants.
There is a sector of the
population that openly speculates on food and stockpiles it, acquired in
special stores supposedly opened to relieve at least one part of the population
that received money from abroad, and then this sector openly re-sells it to the
one hundred percent or more of what it cost, making it almost impossible even
for landlords to get almost essential items for their work. That is the main
reason why prices in private rentals are in dollars or euros, although they are
kept at the level prior to the pandemic.
You can imagine that there
must be little assortment, and when there is then it is expensive, in
restaurants and palates.
So, Already private businesses, such as paladares (private
restaurants) and vacation accommodations in houses and apartments, are
improving their conditions and allowing for higher-quality services and perhaps in the near future things will have improved in
that and other respects, such as the night life. You know, Ukraine war,
oil and stuff.
However, in the hotels in the
main cities and resorts, which usually have an all-inclusive program, the
situation is different. Most of them are managed by foreign companies and we
assume that they import a large part of the supplies, or have agreements with
Cuban producers that guarantee them fruits, vegetables and other items upon
receiving payments in hard currency.
In this way, basic services
within the hotel would be guaranteed, you could enjoy the city during the day
(even with the aforementioned limitations, extra-hotel services are being
activated) and also enjoy other possibilities such as rides in classic cars ,
cars, hiring with private guides with the different historical, artistic and
social tours. And the ever-present music.
Well, that's my advice, for
the moment all-inclusive hotels are the best choice. Private houses and apartments are always an
option for independence, but still it is better to wait if young children or old people are coming.
but it doesn't matter where you go, a local guide is a great option. Almost 80% of the visitors go back to their country without understanding Cuban reality, an unbiased explanation, is a great experience and a great opportunity to better understand the Cuban reality and its contributions at all levels..
Humberto. Guide and Teacher in
Havana
WhatsApp +5352646921 for
information and reservations.
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