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Cuba

33 scams

After the opening up of Cuba, you can now see the iconic Revolution Square, walk on the cobbled streets of Havana, as well as enjoy some of the prettiest beaches.

However, as tourism picks up, there is an increasing number of tourist targeted scams to watch out for.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

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Cuban pesos

Cuban pesos, convertible confusion in Cuba

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How it works: Situation: Cuba has two currencies, the Cuban Pesos (CUP) and Cuban Convertible (CUC). The CUC is equivalent to USD, and one CUC goes for 24 CUP. Opening:…

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Classic American cars in Cuba

Classic American car ride scam in Cuba

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How it works: A trick is to quote you a price which you think is the total for everyone on the ride, only to be told that it is per…

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Horse carriage rides at Old Havana

Horse carriage ride scam in Cuba

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How it works: Similar to the classic American ride scam in Havana, you think the price quoted initially is the total for everyone on the ride, but will be told…

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Cigars in Cuba

Fake cigars, cigar festival scam in Cuba

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How it works: Opening: street touts claim that there is a cigar festival today where cigars are sold at a discounted price. Set-up: he either tries to sell some to…

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Street in Old Havana

Salsa festival, national day scam in Cuba

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How it works: Opening: Version 1: a local tells you how lucky you are, as the annual salsa festival is happening today and he is happy to bring you there!…

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Musicians at Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus

Buena Vista Social Club performance scam in Cuba

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How it works: Situation: the Buena Vista Social Club (BVSC) was a group of old Cuban musicians playing old fashioned music of pre-revolutionary Cuba which became a hit in the…

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Souvenir at Varadero Street Market

Name engraving souvenir scam in Cuba

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How it works: Opening: a stall owner claims to or gives you a “free gift” (e.g. a pouch) to get you to his stall, then he asks for your name…

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Capitol and National Theatre in Havana

Fake event, attraction tickets in Cuba

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How it works: A tout offers a discounted ticket to an event or place of attraction but which is actually fake or invalid. Places to beware: Havana: Old Havana What…

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Old Havana

Kissing women photo scam in Cuba

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How it works: At Old Havana, there are dressed up women carrying flower baskets who offer to pose for a photo with you for free. While posing, she kisses you,…

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Car at Ancon Beach

Unofficial carpark attendants in Cuba

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How it works: When you return to your car, self-appointed car park attendants claim to have looked after your car and will demand a tip. Places to beware: Trinidad: Ancon…

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