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"Dont go
They are professional cheaters whatever currency you use
They will cheat you everywhere, all the time, anybody, from arrival to departure!
Good luck!
Once and never again!!"
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Can anyone tell me whats the best thing to do with regards to Cubas closed currency policy .
Ie is it best to take travelers cheques or what ?"
yes.... and a very small amount of US dollars wouldn't go amiss as well |
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"Can anyone tell me whats the best thing to do with regards to Cubas closed currency policy .
Ie is it best to take travelers cheques or what ?
yes.... and a very small amount of US dollars wouldn't go amiss as well"
Thank you Fabio have you been ? |
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Take cash. New notes.
Have been 4 times and twice to Havana.
The exchange rate is fixed.
Published daily at the bureau.
Take it you are going AI to a resort ?
There are liars cheats and scumbags in the UK too as well as most countries in the world .
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"Take cash. New notes.
Have been 4 times and twice to Havana.
The exchange rate is fixed.
Published daily at the bureau.
Take it you are going AI to a resort ?
There are liars cheats and scumbags in the UK too as well as most countries in the world .
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Thanks guys found some useful info online and yes staying in Guardalavaca xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They actually prefer euro or sterling for tips etc as they have difficulty changing dollars, exchange rate is fixed but tbh there isn't much yet buy,people are very friendly for the most part but it is a poor country and some are on the hustle,we spent a few days in Havana and the rest in veradero beach area,a day in Havana is more than enough really as there isn't much there, hope that helps. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Take cash. New notes.
Have been 4 times and twice to Havana.
The exchange rate is fixed.
Published daily at the bureau.
Take it you are going AI to a resort ?
There are liars cheats and scumbags in the UK too as well as most countries in the world .
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I went in 1994 and promised myself to never be on the same island as the Castro family. It is impossible to ruin Cuba - Cubans assimilate other cultures and make them their own. |
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we went to cuba...never again..rob u all the time the sea is seriously warm,and the heat shocking,we also had a rain storm wow amazing,always ask the price first,and be prepared to walk away.still you have to go for the experience.  |
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Don't take dollars. Take sterling and convert it to pesos at a bureau. Why get done twice on the conversion.
Pounds to one peso or 5 peso notes for tipping.
You can only get the peso there and you will need 25 of them to leave as an exit taz |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have just come back from 18 days in Cuba. If you have not received any good information yet then send me a message and I will try and help you out. I went all over the island Havana, Santiago, Bayamo, Trinidad, Cayo Largo and back to Havana. |
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By *lay PairCouple
over a year ago
Warrington |
They don't take US dollars even USA backed credit cards are refused. Ie Captital One, Americian Express.
Good old UK £ is the most welcome foreign currency however the banks don't accept UK coins so you will be harassed by locals trying to turn sterling coins into notes.
TBH I used £ in the very few places you can find to spend out there |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Go, you can exchange money in lots of places, all the banks will exchamge it, been there twice now, and YES. they will try rip you off, BUT, all poor countries tryb to rip of tourists, we consider resorts the biggest rip off of them all.
Trinidad in the middle of the country is nice, lots to see, Santa Clara has nothing but Che's tomb, PM for more info if you need it |
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Thanks guys for all the info .
Read up a lot on tripadvisor ..and also gov.uk seems its either English sterling or Euros so i think my best bet will be sterling .
Apparently they are not accepting either American dollars ,American credit cards or even American express travelers cheques .
And there is virtually no ATM's
So it will defo be Sterling .
So thanks again for all your input its much appreciated xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Hi been twice had a fantastic time. Take pound coins for tips at the start of the night and your drinks will never run dry.There are people who will rip you off wherever you go in the world.just be sensible! ! |
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"Thanks guys for all the info .
Read up a lot on tripadvisor ..and also gov.uk seems its either English sterling or Euros so i think my best bet will be sterling .
Apparently they are not accepting either American dollars ,American credit cards or even American express travelers cheques .
And there is virtually no ATM's
So it will defo be Sterling .
So thanks again for all your input its much appreciated xx "
There will be a change place in your hotel. Don't change all your money at once. Maybe 50 a time. Then go to reception and get one peso notes or coins for tips. Sorted |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been twice and loved it ...bring euro with you ...you cant spend money eveeything is so cheap...people are great...weathers fabulous...beaches are awesome...oh and look out on sites for a swing party in Havana |
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"Went to cuba a few years ago one of the friendliest places ive ever been.we took dollars and everywhere accepted them no problems."
While we've not been to Cuba we find that US dollars are much better than Sterling or Euro's when visiting some of the worlds poorer countries.
To most people (street traders Etc.) the different values mean nothing, one is one. Also the Greenback is the only one to still have a single denomination note which can be quite handy when tipping or spending smaller amounts as many are reluctant to take coins. |
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I cannot see the reason to pay one exchange rate in the UK and then have to change it again when you get there.
Things are changing in Cuba but it will take time.
The CUC Peso is the currency.
Take new English bank notes and change them there.
Why get penialised on changing say into Dollers then into Pesos ?
It is still unclear in some parts on the dollar. This time last year there was an extra 12 % commission on changing US Dollars. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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".....Also the Greenback is the only one to still have a single denomination note which can be quite handy when tipping or spending smaller amounts as many are reluctant to take coins."
There are still Scots £1 notes in use. |
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".....Also the Greenback is the only one to still have a single denomination note which can be quite handy when tipping or spending smaller amounts as many are reluctant to take coins.
There are still Scots £1 notes in use."
I forgot about those but I remember a Scottish guy trying to pass one in Vietnam a few years ago and you would have thought he was trying to spend money from Mars. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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".....Also the Greenback is the only one to still have a single denomination note which can be quite handy when tipping or spending smaller amounts as many are reluctant to take coins.
There are still Scots £1 notes in use.
I forgot about those but I remember a Scottish guy trying to pass one in Vietnam a few years ago and you would have thought he was trying to spend money from Mars."
It can be difficult. The answer is to order a beer, take a swallow and only then offer Scots notes - the only ones you have |
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By (user no longer on site)
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US Dollars are impossible to change there, Euro are your best bet, there are ATM's a plenty in Havana,Also, you can go to any of the banks and use your debit card to withdraw pesos( we did this) Dont bother with the local currency that they use ( the CUC the exchange rate is roughly 14/1 against the CUP)
All you will need is Cuban Pesos CUP. the CUC is for the locals and unless fluent in spanish, they wont take them of you, as they know the real value.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Also, you can exchange your money at the airport if needed ( over there). the banks are regulated and you will get near the same rates as you would at home |
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"US Dollars are impossible to change there, Euro are your best bet, there are ATM's a plenty in Havana,Also, you can go to any of the banks and use your debit card to withdraw pesos( we did this) Dont bother with the local currency that they use ( the CUC the exchange rate is roughly 14/1 against the CUP)
All you will need is Cuban Pesos CUP. the CUC is for the locals and unless fluent in spanish, they wont take them of you, as they know the real value.
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Thanks again for the info guys xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you are staying in resort type areas; Playa del Este, Playa Varadero, Cayo Largo or other Cayos, then local money is useless there. If you are going to go off the beaten track then definitely get some local pesos! You will find many street vendors selling pizza (7") ranging from 10-15 peso, which is about 40p-60p.
Fantastic for little snacks at lunchtime! |
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