Old Havana

Havana , Cuba

TravelPod Member ReviewsOld Havana

  • For A Visit

    5

    smitherson 25 contributions United Kingdom Apr 20, 2012

    Great place to visit, the old town is beautiful, for me though itsthe amience a bit further out towards Veradado which starts showing you the real side of Cuba's capital.

    ...but the locals know we have money and there arn't many tricks they won't pull to relieve you of it. Simple way to spot a conman/woman - if approached and they speak reasonable or better English walk away, they are almost guarenteed to be after your cash.

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