Apps to use in Havana/Cuba

[oliverdst]

I couldnt find any thread about it so post here apps that make the trip to Cuba even better.

[oliverdst]

Map of Cuba offline

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mapapps.mapyourtown.cuba&hl=en

 

Map of Cuba offline works without connecting to the Internet. No need to pay for internet in roaming. 

Benefits Map of Cuba offline: 
- Ease of Use 
- Highly detailed maps are adapted to work with mobile devices 
- Smooth operation with Cuba map 
- Support for screen and tablet devices with high resolution screens 
- Determine your location using GPS 
- Location sharing. Send a pin of any place on the map via e-mail or sms. Share your current location
- Free map of Cuba updates & Free POI database updates
- Offline search
- Offline POI search
- Measure tool
- Details of the current GPS location

[oliverdst]

AlaMesa: eat and drink in Cuba

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alamesacuba.app

 

Use AlaMesa to discover restaurants, cafes, bars and more in Cuba without having to connect to the Internet. We are the leading platform for information on Cuban cuisine and culinary culture. We provide you with the most up-to-date guide on where to eat and drink in Havana, Varadero, Viñales and other destinations.

Benefits

• It provides you with all the necessary information COMPLETELY OFFLINE.
• Use your GPS for location.
• Filter using name, type of cuisine, location, average price.
• Discover photos, menus and more.

[Corylax18]

Yes! OffMaps 2 and A La Mesa (at the table) are both very useful in Havana. And to a slightly lesser degree in the rest of the country. 

[Ethernut]

18 hours ago, Corylax18 said:

Yes! OffMaps 2 and A La Mesa (at the table) are both very useful in Havana. And to a slightly lesser degree in the rest of the country. 

Agreed, for Havana at least the combination of the two are all you need for 95% of all you'd do. For the love of all things sacred, update them *before* you hit Cuba. You dont want to try to download either one of their offline databases once you arrive.

[Ender1553]

I'd also recommend Google Translate for those not fluent in Spanish, or even for use as a pocket dictionary for those that might be rusty

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[Ethernut]

9 hours ago, Ender1553 said:

I'd also recommend Google Translate for those not fluent in Spanish, or even for use as a pocket dictionary for those that might be rusty

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[BellevilleMXZ]

I found maps.me works very well too

[madandana]

16 hours ago, BellevilleMXZ said:

I found maps.me works very well too

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[Canoli]

Great to know. Will be traveling there for the first time some time this year and will be using one Of the above. 

[oliverdst]

Cadeca currency. I don't know how accurate it is but today rates are ok.

Cuba Cadeca. Official exchange rate of foreign currencies. Get it free now here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.xpros.cubacadeca

[Fuzz]

This makes me wonder if it would be better to just exchange Australian currency at the cadeca, instead of converting to Euros then to CUC.

[n0s4atu]

6 hours ago, Fuzz said:

This makes me wonder if it would be better to just exchange Australian currency at the cadeca, instead of converting to Euros then to CUC.

I mean obviously I'm a noob, but if my home currency was anything other than the US Dollar I would just bring that and convert it.  The only exchange rate that is skewed is the dollar because of the embargo penalty isn't it?  Losing 3% or so exchanging at a bank before even setting foot in Cuba seems like a hassle and a waste of money if you don't have to.

[oliverdst]

Tha A La Mesa app crashes whenever I try to locate a place (Android).

Happens with you too?

[nickg999]

Maps.me was a life saver in Havana. Went airplane mode on the iPhone and the gps still worked like a charm.