Alojamiento en Cuba. Casas particulares en Cuba: What are some dos and don'ts in Cuba?

jueves, 2 de noviembre de 2017

What are some dos and don'ts in Cuba?

· Do learn some Spanish if you can. Without communication with locals, Cuba is a lot less interesting.

· Do tip, but don't overtip. 5% is sufficient and 10% is extremely generous. Any more is considered flaunting your wealth.

· Do bring everything you need. Finding simple things like deodorant or sunscreen can take a day.

· Don't follow street hustlers who tell you they will show you the way without you asking. It's likely they are expecting money, ignore them as well as possible.

· Don't try to get in line without yelling "Who was last in line" or "¿El último?" If you see a group of peope waiting around a window or desk, there's actually a 'line' or 'queue ', it's just that people may not be assembled in any order.

· Do trust strangers for help when you need it, but only when you initiated the conversation.

· Don't throw toilet paper in the toilet. Instead throw TP into the trash can, which is common in many Latin American countries.

· Don't flaunt money or expensive jewelry in the street. Use common sense.

· Don't drink water or juice or something that contain ice or non-bottled water. Bottled water is plenty and cheap.

· Do change money in official Cadecas or change houses. Alternatively, exchange in an airport, hotel or bank. Do count your change, short-giving is a plague in Cuba.

· Don't spit or blow your nose in public, it's considered offensive. Don't worry though, you'll just get some funny looks.

Yosvany