What is it like to live in Havana, Cuba?

My answer refers to Cuban living in Havana. The short answer is: it depends. It depends on the individual's: * economical situation * "power" situation * geographical situation Havana is a big city. read more

Where people live is usually very related to their economical situation, which in the case of Cuba is more related to their history (where their families lived before the Revolution), the moneys they receive from abroad and/or the specific business they may have (like a rental or a private restaurant). read more

Travelling six hours through the country to Trinidad and then back through Cienfuegos really opened my eyes to what Cuba is really like. Life in Cuba is hard. From what I’ve read, heard and seen with my own eyes life in Cuba is hard. The people, the houses and the essence of Cuba seemed desperate. Redevelopment is focused on the tourist areas – when Old Havana is revamped it will be stunning, but to the detriment of those living in the poorer residential areas. read more

Cuba is one of the few places I’ve ever been where I felt like I was truly living in a different era. The Capital Building in Havana Vieja The people were extremely friendly, the architecture (as you can tell from the pictures) was unbelievable, and the sense of adventure you get from going some place forbidden made this one of the most rewarding trips I’ve ever taken. read more