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Masterjazz · Joined: 16 Feb 2005 Posts: 50 Location: Dublin, Ireland

Flying there next week

Looking for a casa particulare to stay for 5 or so nights, will arrive late at the airport so would love to have one by name so we dont ahve to get conned by a taxi driver and look all over town for one, also heard you have to have an address upon arrival at the airport

Anyone been there recently or know of a place, please state price if you know it, lookinf for around 20-25dollars per rooom

THanks !!!!

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

There are a couple of threads about Cuba where you might get this info. You can either go to a government desginated place to get a homestay or find clandestine areas after you arrive. I think you can probably get something cheaper than 20-25 per night.

grahamb · Joined: 30 Apr 2003 Posts: 1945

Do not take US dollars with you, as they are subject to tax upon exchange. Take Euros.
Give the name of a hotel to the immigration official. Take your pick. You can buy a tourist card on arrival, but I don't recommend it as you will find yourself at the back of the queue for immigration and it's a painfully slow process at the best of times.
You may indeed find a casa particular for less than $20-25, but it's more than likely it'll be unofficial. People who take you to these places invariably charge the householder a commission, not the client. Try the Lonely Planet guide.