Any Drivers/Guides left in Havana?

[JohnnyO]

I have a few friends that want to take a trip down to Havana/Pinar before the orange emperor closes up shop. Are there still any drivers/guides that speak English remaining? I tried to research but most of the info available is from a while ago. Thanks all, John

[avitus]

I think you can find them on reddit, /r/cuba to be precise.

[JohnnyO]

6 hours ago, avitus said:

I think you can find them on reddit, /r/cuba to be precise.

That's kind of like asking AI. John

[Ryan]

Jose Fernandez still going strong. Very nice guy, fluent English and knows all the farms/farmers in Pinar del Rio well. I met him last week, still at it. PM me if you'd like his phone number.

[JohnnyO]

6 hours ago, Ryan said:

Jose Fernandez still going strong. Very nice guy, fluent English and knows all the farms/farmers in Pinar del Rio well. I met him last week, still at it. PM me if you'd like his phone number.

Thank you Andy. Will do. John

[LaoFan]

This is my guy Leo!

Studied law but decided $40 a month wasn't the life for him. Drives just a standard taxi. Good taste in music, super flexible, would consider him a good buddy now. Took us to vinales/pinar/varadero and helped me work my way into a few different events. His English isn't perfect but enough to get by. Helped me negotiate quite a few tricky situations.

I didn't end up meeting Jose as he had other commitments, but talked to him leading up to the trip and he definitely seems knowledgable.

Happy to share Leo's info with anybody who's looking for someone reliable and fair.

[avitus]

18 hours ago, SCgarman said:

My question is since tourism is basically dead...

I wouldn't say it is "dead". Numbers are certainly low comparing to before COVID era but still, it is far from being dead.

P.S. Because of the ongoing trade war between Canada and the USA, many Canadians cancelled their vacation trips to the USA and decided to visit the Caribbean instead. Many of them chose Cuba because it is very cheap and, more importantly, there are no Americans on resort joking about 51st state.

[SCgarman]

If Canadians would rather spend their money on vacation in Cuba where the lights don't stay on, the food is not fit for a dog, and the cigars are no longer "cheap" by definition, then I say enjoy! The USA won't go broke because of a Canadian tourist embargo. Plenty of folks from other countries want to vacation in Florida and other parts of the USA. 

[El Presidente]

12 hours ago, SCgarman said:

If Canadians would rather spend their money on vacation in Cuba where the lights don't stay on, the food is not fit for a dog, and the cigars are no longer "cheap" by definition, then I say enjoy! The USA won't go broke because of a Canadian tourist embargo. Plenty of folks from other countries want to vacation in Florida and other parts of the USA. 

You know where to shove your politics. Last warning. 🖕

[Chas.Alpha]

Rats. I’m always late to the party. 😔