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[Laura]

#15199

Topic: Accommodation on arrival in December in forum General |

Hello,

We’ll be in Cuba for 3 weeks from the 26th November until 16th December. I know December is peak season and a lot of travel agents in the UK have their accommodation fully booked already. >

Does anyone know if it’s still relatively easy to get accommodation on arrival during these busy times? Or should we really try to book in advance? We’ll be visiting Havana, Viñales, Bahía de cochinos, Cienfuegos and Trinidad.

Thank you

• This topic was modified 8 years, 11 months ago by Mario.

[Mario]

#15168 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Hi, if you think you will not have much energy when you arrive then, sure, you can spend the first night in Cienfuegos. I would just stay in the downtown. Basically check some casa particular websites and find a nice casa, and just reserve it. Most casas are more or less the same and the city is really no that large.

I doubt you would have the time to visit El Nicho. It’s the kind of place that you will enjoy much more if you have time to walk around and see it fully. By the time you pass customs and then get to your casa and settle in, it will be past 1pm. Then finding a taxi to drive you to El Nicho… then driving there.. You might have only an hour or two to actually see the place. It won’t be much quality time. You can do it, certainly, depending on how much energy and how adventurous you are, but you won’t have a relaxing time. And I doubt you would have time to sit and paint comfortably.

My recommendation would be to spend more time in Trinidad and then day trip to other towns. Remedios is small and far from action. It only has a Christmas festival that is popular. Other than that, there is nobody there. Santa Clara and Sancti Spiritus are larger, but still small towns. You can go visit them on a day trip if you want. Given the choice, I would choose Sancti Spiritus as it is more charming and relaxed. It will be hot because it is in central Cuba, but it will be fun and you can say that you saw a small town without many tourists.

Overall, I would say, learn about these small towns before going to Cuba, but try not to make too many plans ahead of time. It is nice to wake up in Cuba and plan your day as you go. Plans are great, but they can get in the way sometimes. And in Cuba, plans have a way of falling apart sometimes through no fault of your own. So go with the flow and be open minded, but not stuck to a plan. Honestly, 50$ in taxi fare can get you a hundred miles, so it’s easy to make quick arrangements and not particularly expensive. Maybe it rains one day and you decide to check out Sancti Spiritus. Maybe it is sunny and you decide just to swing by the beach. Either way, it will be lots of fun.

[BZLAM]

#15164 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Hi Mario,

Our trip is shaping up!! And I have a few last questions.

Do you think we should spend the first day/night in Cienfuegos? We will be there by 1PM but will be low energy (our flight is leaves JFK at 5:30 AM). And if so, do you think it would be nicer to stay in Central Cienfuegos or Punta Gorda area? Do you think we could visit El Nico the first day if I try to arrange it with our guest house by email in advance. Maybe that’s too ambitious and relaxing in the town is enough. (For my project, I will need to paint portraits for 43 or 4 hours each day.)

I’m thinking of two nights in Trinidad and then heading toward Santa Clara for the last night. It might  be interesting to spend it in another town en route: Remedios, Santa Clara or Santi Spiritas? Which town would you pick? Or should we just stay put in Trinidad for 3 nights and day trip from there?

Thanks so much!
Best,
Brenda

[Mario]

#15016 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

If it was me, I would choose plan A.

If I understand, you are from NYC or near NYC. Or at the very least, you are American. You probably know what a big city looks like. Havana is a big city. There are no skyscrapers and large parts of the city are in ruins, but nevertheless, there is a big city atmosphere. The locals are rougher and blunter than people in small cities. Walking down Obispo street in Old Havana (the main tourist shopping and browsing street in Havana) you might be reminded of walking down Canal Street in NYC. Havana has a lot of culture and it certainly is a fun place, especially if you are willing to get away from the tourist areas and get out of your comfort zone. But will you really do that? With limited time it will be harder.

With plan A, you have a much more relaxed experience. You breathe fresh air. You meet down to earth locals. You can go horseback riding in Trinidad. Bathe in clean lakes. Hike up the mountains. Playa Ancon is pretty good and the water should be warm enough even in October. To be honest, Trinidad is not really a city I like so much because it is filled with many tourists and the prices have shot up a lot. But still, it is a perfect place to walk around and see a mostly authentic Cuban lifestyle. And the town is big enough that you can walk away from the center, less then half a mile, and you won’t find another tourist in sight.

Also to consider, a small but popular town like Trinidad will be changing a lot faster than a big city like Havana. In a few years, Trinidad will be an even bigger tourist mecca and will have transformed a lot. A city like Havana is already a tourist hot spot, and although it will change in the future, I don’t think you will miss much by not seeing it on this trip.

In the end, whichever itinerary you choose, you will most likely want to come back to Cuba in the near future. It’s not like this is your first and last trip so you have to see everything.

Also, you asked about possibly getting a bus from Havana to Santa Clara. The main bus line in Cuba is called Viazul and their website is Viazul.com. I have attached below the schedule for the Havana to Santa Clara route. It might not be ideal, given your departure time. Either route on the left hand side would get you to Santa Clara, but the times are not so great. For example, the first bus leaves Havana at 9:30am and arrives in Santa Clara at 2pm. It’s 4.5 hours, vs only 3 hours by taxi. You will have just enough time to get to the airport for your departure flight. There is also the 6:30am bus. That is a bit quicker since it leaves before rush hour. But it requires waking up very early. You have to arrive at the bus station 30 minutes before departure to confirm your travel and check your luggage.

The bus takes a lot longer because it is generally slower and makes many stops along the way at each little town. A taxi is far more expensive, but is faster. If you plan on taking the bus, then you should reserve ahead of time. These buses get packed up fast. You can try reserving on Vaizul.com. I am not sure if Americans can use the website. If not, then you should go to the bus station and make the required reservations directly, as soon as you arrive in Cuba.

 

[BZLAM]

#15010 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Mario,

Thanks so much! I’m getting a little closer to deciding.

In Plan A:

The advantage of focusing on Trinidad is that we will get some beautiful time in an historic city with great architecture, music etc and some nature too: beaches (I’m reading conflicting reports on Playa Ancon), waterfalls and mountains…  We will return home well rested  with a taste of Cuba and the people and some lovely moments in nature. Later we can fly direct to Havana for a city vacation. I believe direct fights from NYC are planned for the near future.

In plan B:

We experience a ton of culture, architecture, museums, night life in Havana and Trinidad. There’s significant travel time (8 to 10 hours) on the road, which will not always be fun and not be restful (especially with a teenager in tow) or efficient. But we will have experienced a bit Havana and a bit of Trinidad.

But it seems a sad to have so little time in Trinidad and might not offer enough/any nature…

If we leave for Havana early on the 10th we could have more time in Trinidad (maybe nature time too). This would be:

Trinidad:  afternoon and evening on the 8th,  full day on the 9th (some beach or nature)

Havana: half day on the 10th, 11th full day and 12th travel to Santa Clara for a 6 pm flight. Would you recommend this more?

Would we be able to book a reliable bus to Santa Clara on the 12th?  Or is a taxi a safer choice?

It’s really difficult to choose between A and B.

Maybe I’m leaning toward plan A? Is that what you would pick?

Thanks again, Mario! This has been really useful toward the final decision.

All best,

Brenda

[Mario]

#15008 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Hi,

Havana is certainly possibility. Havana is 365km away from Trinidad. The drive would take 4 hours, maybe a bit longer. Most taxis will charge at least $160 for this trip (in a private car). If you car pool with a couple of other people you can split the cost. If you take an old car (taxi particular) which fits 7 people, it can go as low as 30cuc per rider, but it takes a bit longer and there is usually no air conditioning. For 4 or 5 hours it can be rough ride. But it’s an adventure.

I’ve been to Havana dozens of times. I love it. Since this is your first time in Cuba, I can understand you wanting to visit Havana.

Cienfuegos to Trinidad is about an hour trip and usually costs about 40cuc.

Your plan is good. If you don’t mind the long taxi rides then I think it will be fun. The drive is scenic. But it’s all highway, so you mostly see farms and trees, but there will be some mountains, valleys and tobacco fields too.

But you won’t have much time in Trinidad. Just the Saturday afternoon and night.

“Oct 9: morning in Trinidad” — Most taxis will insist on picking you up early in the morning and driving you to Havana as early as possible. This is because they want to get to Havana by about noon so that they can find new passengers and drive back to Trinidad on the same day. The drivers will really push for you to leave Trinidad early.. like at 8am or 9am, or earlier. So you might not have much time to wander around Trinidad on that morning.

The advantage is that you get to Havana by around noon and can start your explorations early.

You sleep in Havana on the 9th and 10th. Personally, I would recommend you sleep in Havana on the 11th too. Since you are already there, there is no point in leaving early. Santa Clara might have pockets of interesting things, but when compared to Havana, there is no competition. It would be like planning a trip to NYC but then leaving a night early so you could spend extra time in Hartford, CT.

On the 12th you can leave Havana in the morning and get to Santa Clara probably by around 11am or noon. And with 3 hours to explore the city you can see the major points of interest.

 

 

 

 

 

[BZLAM]

#15003 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Hi Mario,

Thanks so much for the excellent advice. I am leaning that way, especially because it’s my 16 year old daughter’s school break and it should be somewhat relaxing for her. I will also be painting water color portraits (hopefully musicians) and need to factor in an hour or two of work time each day.

But I’m feeling a conflicted about missing Havana on this first trip;(

So I was also considering:

Going straight from the airport to Trinidad. Spending the remaining day of Oct 8 there and sleeping there that night.

Oct 9: morning in Trinidad, then cab to Havanna (don’t know how long it takes, how much it costs or if it is a beautiful and worthwhile drive in the context of a 5 day trip).  Evening in Havana.

Oct 10: Full day in Havana. Sleep in Havana

Oct 11: Half day in Havana and travel to Santa Clara (don’t know how long or if a buss is possible?). Maybe sleep in Santa Clara on October 11? (Heard Santa Clara is a fun university town, with a great music scene…?

Morning exploring Santa Clara . Get to the airport at 3.

Is this plan too ambitious to be fun?

I greatly appreciate your help.

All best,

Brenda

 

 

 

[Mario]

#14996 In reply to: 5 day itinerary, arriving in Cienfuegos departing Santa Clara? |

Hi Brenda!

I will be honest with you, Cienfuegos has a reputation for being a boring city. A lot of travelers read great reviews about the city (travel guides always make everything sound amazing) and then once they get to Cienfuegos, they quickly see that it is just a small town with nothing much to do. I would mostly agree. But, if this is your first time exploring Cuba then you are unlikely to really get bored. Everything will be new and honestly Cienfuegos is a good city to start an adventure in.

You can spend an afternoon walking around the town. You will arrive there on a Saturday and there should be local craft fairs and lots of other people. It won’t be dead. Sunday will be slower. I recommend you visit El Nicho waterfall if you are into nature. It’s the top destination in the area. Most people who make a trip to Cienfuegos would go in order to see that attraction. There will be many taxis in town offering to take you to the waterfall. In a communal taxi (you ride with 6 or 7 other people) it will not be expensive. If it’s a nice day, you can go.

Trinidad is not far from Cienfuegos. It’s the most popular tourist area in central Cuba. There is a beach near the town. It’s an ancient town with lots to see and do. It’s one of the most expensive towns in Cuba because of all the tourism. Most people really like it. I recommend you stay at least a night in Trinidad.

On October 12 you can take a taxi from Trinidad to Santa Clara. If you leave in the morning, you will have more than enough time to get to Santa Clara. You might even have time in the early afternoon to walk around Santa Clara a bit. Always remember to arrive at the airport 3 hours before your flight departs.

Anyway, with only 4 nights, you won’t likely have time to travel to too many places and you are unlikely to get bored. I would not recommend that you go to Havana since your time is limited and your arrival and departure cities are a considerable distance from Havana.

My itinerary suggestion:

Oct 8, noon – arrival: Get out of the airport and go to your casa particular. You will probably arrive at the casa by around 1:30pm. Spend time walking around. Enjoy the nightlife. Mention to your landlord that you would like to visit El Nicho. Maybe they can hook you up with a cheap taxi ride.

Oct 9 – Visit El Nicho. Spend a day exploring

Or

October 9 – Go directly to Trinidad. If you leave in the morning you can get there before noon. Explore Trinidad and have fun with a Sunday night dance party in a cave. (Check the attached Trinidad Mini-Guidebook for more info.

October 10 – Trinidad fun. Explore the town and maybe hit the beach.

October 11 – You can go to the Topes de Collantes natural park. It is really nice. High up in the mountains.

October 12 – get to Santa Clara and depart.

So there you have it. You can either visit the waterfall in Cienfuegos or visit the natural park near Trinidad. No need to do both, in my opinion. So you either spend more time in Cienfuegos or go directly to Trinidad. Both options are fun and give you a good idea of what Cuba is all about.

take care and have fun,
Mario

• This reply was modified 8 years, 11 months ago by Mario.
• This reply was modified 8 years, 11 months ago by Mario.

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[Mario]

#14970 In reply to: Questions about Havana |

Hi David,

I think you will have  great trip to Cuba. Just a bit of a heads up. You know that Playa Larga and Cienfuegos are a considerable distance from Vinales, right? They are on the opposite side of Havana.. so you will have a lot of traveling back and forth. Instead of Vinales, you might want to consider Trinidad, which is very close to Cienfuegos. It would cut back on your driving time. But anyway…

Reggaeton is everywhere in Havana. To be honest with you, it’s mostly a young person scene and most tourists are not that into it, so it’s not really in most tourist zones. But most of the discos will play a lot of Reggaeton. The discos have theme nights. So one night it’s salsa, and it attracts locals and tourists. One night it’s hip hop and it attracts tourists mostly. And one night it’s Reggaeton and it attracts mostly locals.

A good Reggaeton place would be La Gruta in Vedado, on 23rd street between O and P. You can pass in front and check the marquee for who is playing on a specific night. There could be a dj or a live Reggaeton show. It’s not a tourist place, it will be mostly locals.

A more upscale place would be disco Turquino, which is at the top of the Habana Libre Hotel. But the entrance fee is higher and you won’t find many regular locals there… just working girls.

Club 1830 which is very popular and located on the Malecon is a great place for Reggaeton but as always, it depends on which night you go. It’s more upscale and you will find tourists there. But it’s popular with locals too.

 

As for fish and seafood, in Havana you will have to pay up if you want that food. There are a couple of cheap and prominently advertised seafood restaurants on 23rd, but you will find out that despite being seafood restaurants, they do not really offer seafood at all. It’s tough to get good seafood in Havana. I will refer you to the following list of restaurants which offer some seafood. https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurants-g147271-c33-Havana_Ciudad_de_la_Habana_Province_Cuba.html

From the list….

I have been to La Fontana and eaten excellent calamari and octopus which was freshly caught. You pay, but the food is good.

I have been to El Balcon but despite the good reputation and high price, I was disappointed.

El Idilio is good, but expensive.

El Litoral is good but expensive.

Personally, my favorite restaurant was Al Carbon (https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaurant_Review-g147271-d8607677-Reviews-Al_Carbon-Havana_Ciudad_de_la_Habana_Province_Cuba.html). For Havana, it’s very expensive, but I thought the food was perfect. They are not a seafood restaurant and the menu changes daily, but they often have fish and seafood.

In Playa Larga you will find seafood. It will be cheaper (but still expensive by Cuban standards). Your casa host will likely offer to make you a lobster dinner. This usually involves the host going for a quick dive in the ocean in the morning to catch a couple of lobsters and then cooking them at night. It’s usually really fresh. Playa Larga is a tiny place with very few restaurants.

The main restaurant in town is called Chuchi (named after the owner). He has 2 places.. one marketed to tourists as a seafood place located on the ground floor beside the bay, and another one located on a top floor which is marketed to locals (but tourists can eat there too.) He used to have rock bottom prices but with the influx of tourists he has raised prices for everything by about double or triple. You won’t get anything fancy at these places, but a reasonable fried fish meal should cost about 10 to 12cuc and it will be fresh.

 

I hope this help. Have lots of fun man,

 

Mario

 

 

 

[Mario]

#14847 In reply to: Maquinas/Collectivos |

Hi, the taxis will always make a quick stop in Havana first, before going to the bay of pigs. But the ride is quick(faster than the viazul bus) and only costs about 40cuc per person.

 

Here are the instructions:

From Vinales to the bay of pigs you can use a communal taxi. In Vinales, in front of the main square, there is a tourist information office with posters and prices marked all over the windows. In front there is almost always a taxi organizer who can help you arrange a taxi to Trinidad. The cost is about 40cuc per person. The organizers name is Leonardo. His phone number is 5 240 9142. He speaks a bit if English. But either tell your landlord to call him and organize the taxi, or go visit him in front of the tourist office. He has short, black hair and he will probably approach you if you look like a tourist. There is always a crowd of people in front of the office and many drivers offering rides all over cuba. But i know this organizer and he is professional and has always given good rates. He can arrange the taxi to pick you up at your casa and take you, along with a car full of other people, to the bay of pigs or Trinidad, or playa larga or cienfegos, by way of Havana. It will be a 1950s station wagon or small truck.

 

I warn you, bay of pigs is a rather dull place. Do your research. Playa Larga is good. Trinidad is popular. But the bay of pigs, despite being popular, does not have much to offer. The town is small, dusty and rather boring. The beach is rocky. If you go, dont stay long. You might be more interested in Trinidad and playa Larga. Take care. Mario

[Mario]

#14693 In reply to: Itinerary of Cuba including Trinidad |

Hi, have you checked out the Real Havana guidebook?

 

Here is a description of what the book includes…

About The Best Cuba Travel Guide

 

You can also download a free mini guidebook to Havana with some basic info. The free guidebook also has information about visiting Trinidad and interesting things to see.

Buy The Best Cuba and Havana Travel Guide

 

Also, if you scroll over the Havana Tips heading  at the top of this page you will find tips on places to visit in Havana (https://bestcubaguide.com/top-10-best-things-to-do-in-havana/) as well as some more info on taking a trip to Trinidad (http://bestcubaguide.com/going-from-havana-to-trinidad-a-great-adventure-excursion/)

 

Also, there are many videos and photos of places in Havana if you click on the Havana Tips section above.

 

Finally, if you browse the forum, you will see lots of recommendations for things to do in Havana and Trinidad.

https://bestcubaguide.com/forums/search/Trinidad/

 

Two weeks will give you a lot of time to explore Havana and more than enough time to get to Trinidad and back. You should use a guidebook. Even if you dont buy my guide, get any guidebook as they will all have useful info. And if it is your first time to cuba, there will be lots of new things that you should know in order to make your trip go well.

You can also read the FAQ section on this website for more info on basic things to consider during your trip.

Cuba and Havana FAQ and Basic Answers Checklist

Take care,

Mario

[renie ingoldby]

#14690

Topic: Itinerary of Cuba including Trinidad in forum General |

Looking for ideas a couple travelling together likes culture and exploring areas we are flying into Havana we would also like to incorporate a trip to Trinidad. We will be in Cuba for two weeks.

thanks

[Kevin cutlMe]

#14383 In reply to: Looking for Casa Particulares in Guanabo and Varadero |

Hi Mario I know you have had this question before  and I do thank you for previous help your assistant has booked 3 Casa,s for us and we are thinking the end of holiday the last 4/5 days travelling back from Trinidad we should just chill on beach at Varedero having never been to Cuba we need a bit help as I know we could go all in but would need to pay 5 star to get decent quality u less you know of any good Casa in Varedero for a few days   Ps we don’t travel until 2 April 17.  So thinking well ahead    Regards Kevin

[Mario]

#14356 In reply to: 14 day itinerary??? |

Hi, congratulations on planning a Cuba trip, I am sure it will be great fun. I wouldn’t’ worry too much about hurricane season. Yes, there could be storms, but there is nothing you can do to control that. The island is pretty well prepared in case of storms and most storms do not hit directly on the main cities in Cuba, historically.

 

Here are some answers.

1. The best way is to take a taxi. Yes it is 25cuc, but that is the standard rate. There is like a taxi cartel set up at the airports and they fix the prices. You won’t be able to find much cheaper than that. There are some city buses that pass near the airport, but you would have to walk out of the airport with your luggage and then find a city bus.. I would not suggest it. You are better off just paying the 25$ and starting your trip on the right foot. But, if you can find a couple of other tourists at the airport who are also going to Havana, you can split the ride with them. It’s easy to do, as there should be many people at the airport. 
2. If you read through a couple of the above posts, you will see that the most common cities to visit on a 2 week trip are Havana, Vinales and Trinidad. Vinales and Trinidad are similar. Vinales is closer to Havana and thus a bit more easy to visit. But honestly, based on what you want to do, you might be better off going to Trinidad. You can still ride horses and see tons of nature in Trinidad. And a bonus is that there is a beach just a few minutes from the town. Cayo Santa Maria is very far, both from Havana and Trinidad. And extremely far from Vinales. You would spend a whole day in a car trying to get there. I would suggest you skip it. The beach is nice, but it’s not so much better than many other beaches in Cuba. You would be better off going to Varadero, which is close to Havana. Also note that in Cayo Santa Maria there are no casas particulares. You would have to stay in an expensive hotel (but it would be fun) or to rent a casa in a small town outside of the Cayo, which would be far and you would have to drive to the beach each day.
3. You should only buy cigars at state run stores, called the Casa del Habano. There are many of these stores across Cuba and at the airports. They sell official cigars. Everything else you find in the street is likely to be fake. Even if they look real, they are probably fake. Anybody who offers to get you discount cigars is running a scam. The plantations, like the ones near Trinidad or Vinales will sell cigars, but they will be no-name. If they are selling them in boxes with official looking stickers, they are fake, 100% guarantee. 
4. Horse riding is easy to set up. Either in Trinidad or Vinales or anywhere else in Cuba, you just ask your casa landlord a day in advance, and they set it up. They might make a few dollars in commission, but it is fine and better to let them set it up rather than you going to find a horse guy on your own. Surfing is not big in Cuba. You probably will have trouble finding a place to do it and get the equipment. You can check out the following websites. http://www.havanasurf-cuba.com/ and http://www.surfingmagazine.com/originals/reality-surfing-cuba/#BzMQvfwzeKqxl7YO.97 . It’s really a tiny community in Cuba and it’s not a big thing here.
5. The best advice I can give you is to explore. You are only there for 14 days. If this is your first trip I guess you will want to see Havana a bit. So that would take a few days. Also you don’t mention if you speak Spanish or if you have a budget. My recommendation for a first trip is to follow the advice given in the other posts and see a Havana and then either Vinales or Trinidad and go to Varadero for a good beach experience. You can do those things without having a real plan and it will be fun. There are caves in both Trinidad and Vinales which are fun to explore. Also near Trinidad there is the Topes de Collantes natural park with nice mountains and many waterfalls. It is a great place to explore. You can do more.. If you felt comfortable and wanted to go all out you could fly from Havana to Santiago and visit the east of the island, which is less touristy and has mountains and jungle. But that would be more expensive and take more time, and it is better to go there is you speak a bit of Spanish. But you don’t need to get far away from Havana to have a good time. As a first trip I would recommend focusing on Havana, Vinales and Trinidad areas.
6. Tourists have been coming to Cuba for decades. There are no more real secret places on the island. But, the further you get from Havana, the more likely you are to find small places where there are almost no tourists. But these places are harder to get to, more expensive to get to and usually are not worth the effort. I know beaches near Playa Santa Lucia (eastern part of Cuba), where you can spend a week and never see another person pass by, and the water is crystal clear. But to get to that beach from Havana would take a day of driving. And there are also no casas near the beach, and no restaurants or bars. So, it’s a great place to be if you are in the area and stumble upon it, but you would never want to actually make a trip there. But generally, in Cuba you will be surprised at how easy it is to get away from the tourist path. If you are in Vinales or Trinidad and take a horse tour, it will probably be you, your girlfriend and the guide. If you feel comfortable on the horses, you can tell the guide you want to get off the path and just wander. Or you can ask the guide to show you something cool.. And they can take you to a hidden cliff or waterfall. And also know that in Vinales or Trinidad on any given day there might be 3000 tourists. But only 30 or 40 will take a horse tour. So once you get out of the town and get on horseback, you will be pretty much alone. The caves you visit will be empty of tourists. You will probably find yourselves alone at the waterfalls. It’s not packed with tourists, especially not in September.

take care and all the best.

 

Mario

[Mario]

#13581 In reply to: entertainment Sat night |

Hi, from Trinidad I would highly not recommend going all the way to cayo Guillermo. It is very far. Probably 5 hours by taxi. Maybe even more. And it won’t be cheap either. You probably have to pay at least 150$ for the taxi. There are no buses that will take you. And there are no casas in the cayos. You have to stay in a hotel. And that will be expensive. Probably 200$ per night at least. It’s not worth it. If you were going to go there for a week, fine. But for just a day or 2… It’s a beach. A nice Beach, but varadero is almost just as nice and there is more to do.

In varadero there are many casas. Most are fine. You shouldn’t have trouble finding a place to stay. The beach is really great. The town is fun to walk around in. Most people stay in hotels. You won’t save much money if you stay in a casa. The food in restaurants is expensive and the beer is overpriced a lot too. Factor that if you stay in a casa you might spend at least 100cuc per day to survive. You can probably find a hotel for 100cuc per day and it will be beach front, with all you can eat food and drinks and have a pool and entertainment. I suggest going to a hotel. You can see some cheap hotels at http://www.sunwing.ca

 

Take care,

Mario