Cuba
If you want to see how confident the new gay generation is in Cuba, check
out gaytourguidecuba.com.
It's a gay tour guide service for gay travelers in Cuba! Nice college kids,
openly gay and they seem to feel that the government isn't against gays.
Meeting these people was the highlight of our trip. They really opened our eyes to a Cuba we could never have discovered on our own.
It's not easy to find gay-friendly casas particulares in Cuba, but I have a great time in Havana, thanks largely to the owner of the apartment I stay in. He goes out of his way to help, and I really feel at home there. The place really is gay-friendly and I feel completely at ease there. It's in Havana Centro, just 15 minutes from the Malecon and from Coppelia, two areas where people gather to meet friends and stroll about (and which are also the two most popular cruising areas). Habana Vieja (Old Havana), where there are many historical monuments, theatres, museums etc. is also within walking distance. He charges 25 CUC a day per room, with AC, a private bathroom and a fridge in your room. He speaks English too. If you've never been to Havana before Jorge will also show you around these places the first time you go there, if you want. He doesn't normally offer meals but I asked and he does for me, and I am very satisfied with the food. I thoroughly recommend the place, it really makes my trips extra special! Of course, women are very welcome there too.
San Jose 875, entre Oquendo y Soledad, Centro Habana;
email: bojimor@yahoo.es;
casajorge.50webs.com
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