CUBA Gay Hookup Tips and Contacts

[DutchDork]

Cuba seems to be getting more interest now that Americans can fly straight to the island. I'm traveling to Cuba myself and I appreciate any recommendations from fellows who've been there. 

We all know about Las Vegas and Bimbom and the Malecon sea wall. Numbers and/or photos of real escorts or pimps are appreciated.

Muchas gracias! 

[DutchDork]

[Alaskabear]

There are a couple of guys on Planet Romeo who advertise as escorts.  But honestly most of the population doesn't have access to the internet like we do.  So its hit and miss for sure.   I do recommend heading to the places you listed as well as heading to Mi Cayito Beach.  There are lots of boys walking the beach there.  Some look to be higher level escorts, others more street trade.  Its still a good time.  I never experienced what cruising was like before the age of the internet and several people say Cuba reminds them of the good ole days.   It certainly is a lot of fun.  I do know that Planet Romeo was the most used social network last year when I was there.  though I imagine with wifi spreading out to more areas other apps might be getting some use.  

[zetor2001]

i agree with alaskabear, its same as cruising 20 years ago. and cruising is everywhere,  just open your eyes, have a smile and things goes on.  of course many of the guys are not gay, but what mater. i did had some propositions from guys with their gf

most guys can be found at the beach,  las vegas, malecon, avenuda 23, yara, parque central, calle obispo,  at  bimbom  are end of the week, sometimes many hundred guys looking for..... also a  gay disco on saturday is " cafe cantante" very hot after a few mojitos and rhum

on my last visit in june, i found my bf.  so finish to f....around,  in cuba

 

 

 

 

[DutchDork]

Thank you very much for your responses! I'm sure they would greatly help. If you happen to keep contact details of your liaisons in Havana, I would appreciate if you could share.

Gracias!

[DutchDork]

How can you not be enticed to visit Cuba? 

[axiom2001]

I could go for all of these hotties!       

[redxs]

were all those guys for rent?

I might plan a visit if that's a sample of the guys

[DutchDork]

12 hours ago, redxs said:

were all those guys for rent?

I might plan a visit if that's a sample of the guys

Most likely. Read this https://www.queerty.com/photos-the-secret-homoerotic-lives-of-cuban-men-20140818 

[DutchDork]

From "Bodies for Sale: Pingeurismo and Masculinity in Cuba."

 

 

[SolaceSoul]

What's the going rate for a pinguero (hustler / escort) in Havana now? Hourly and overnight?

Asking for a friend.

[Guest bobbalino]

Highly variable ... $5US and up to, say, $100 for a date; $5US and up to, say, $100 for overnight; $5US and up to, say, $100 for a week or month BF experience, plus X or XX or XXXapproachinginfinity clothing/footwear. Context is everything. A physician or policeman earns about $50 per month. Due to abject poverty and countless related factors, the performative labour of pingueros is more complex even than that of Brazilian garotos. An overnight or longer with meals would be a luxury for most of them, as they may live in a tenement with a dozen other gay-for-pays, and being with a client means being off the streets where there is a high police presence "carding" them for ID, whether they can be legitimately in Havana rather than home village, etc. The state supports housing, necessities, etc, albeit poorly, and one is required to reside where one lives, not wander off home town/city unless validated.

No standard organizing principle around price save for one: try to get more than agreed upon amount ex post facto ... survival for some and transitory relative affluence for others depends on it.

[Tomcal]

I sent a message to my friend Floridarob to write a report. He is there now and has been there, I don't know at least 25+ times including 4 times this year. He has more experience with hustlers there then I do in Brazil!  I will be seeing him next Monday in Mexico which might be the soonest we get a report.

[Tomcal]

I talked to Floridarob and due to poor internet speed in Cuba he told me to report that "it has gotten worse each trip this year and the "golden years are gone" as far as escorts go!  compared to 5 years ago it is a pale remnant of itself.  I trust his judgement as he speaks Spanish fluently, has been going there for about 15 years, has had several Cuban BF;s over the years and is a expert in Cuban Street escorts scene......So come to Brazil or Mexico guys,  it's still going strong there for now!

[DutchDork]

30 minutes ago, Tomcal said:

I talked to Floridarob and due to poor internet speed in Cuba he told me to report that "it has gotten worse each trip this year and the "golden years are gone" as far as escorts go!  compared to 5 years ago it is a pale remnant of itself.  I trust his judgement as he speaks Spanish fluently, has been going there for about 15 years, has had several Cuban BF;s over the years and is a expert in Cuban Street escorts scene......So come to Brazil or Mexico guys,  it's still going strong there for now!

Possible he could provide more insights? I've already booked my trip to Cuba in February. What fundamentally changed?

[Tomcal]

He might,  but I don't think reporting on the escort scene in Havana is a high priority right now!  He said that the majority of the guys left doing it are in his opinion not that attractive.  You are better off using Grindr in the city you are in then traveling to Cuba, if sex is your priority! or going to Brazil, Mexico or Thailand! Which he has been to all three many times and lives in Mexico now.

[Tomcal]

8 hours ago, DutchDork said:

Possible he could provide more insights? I've already booked my trip to Cuba in February. What fundamentally changed?

He might,  but I don't think reporting on the escort scene in Havana is a high priority right now!  He said that the majority of the guys left doing it are in his opinion not that attractive.  You are better off using Grindr in the city you are in then traveling to Cuba, if sex is your priority! or going to Brazil, Mexico or Thailand! Which he has been to all three many times and lives in Mexico now.

[Peter803]

When I went there in May, most guys are not that attractive. Guess the good ones have gone overseas to Europe or other places with much higher pay. 

[SolaceSoul]

7 hours ago, Peter803 said:

When I went there in May, most guys are not that attractive. Guess the good ones have gone overseas to Europe or other places with much higher pay. 

When making a declarative statement like "most guys [in a certain location] are not that attractive", it is imperative that the writer also states what his particular tastes in men are. Otherwise, claims like this are useless to others, because personal tastes can vary widely and dramatically -- even on sites like this one.

For example, there are many posters here who have posted photos of guys that they swoon over that I wouldn't even piss on if they were on fire. And I'm sure some many look askance at some or many of the men I really like. 

[Guest bobbalino]

I agree ... Havana has at least 3,500 men age 20-40 at the 99th percentile of "appeal" given my particular preference orientation. Essentially, thousands who, to me, are obsession-worthy and potentially interested in some paid attention. The key: reconnaissance, targeting, eye-contact, filter, pounce, close the deal. They do not congregate in clusters on, say, rent-men Thursdays on the malecon..  

[Alaskabear]

56 minutes ago, bobbalino said:

I agree ... Havana has at least 3,500 men age 20-40 at the 99th percentile of "appeal" given my particular preference orientation. Essentially, thousands who, to me, are obsession-worthy and potentially interested in some paid attention. The key: reconnaissance, targeting, eye-contact, filter, pounce, close the deal. They do not congregate in clusters on, say, rent-men Thursdays on the malecon..  

Totally agree.   I spent a month in Havana last November.  There are tons of attractive guys to be chased after.   It's a large Caribbean island with lots and lots of beautiful men looking for something to do.   Social media "scouting" before you arrive (scruff, hornet, planetromeo), trips to Micayito beach, the Malecon, La Rampa, Parque Central, and the new gay clubs will get you what you want.   It might not be the all you can eat seafood buffet of Rio, but it's worthwhile.   

[zetor2001]

hola alaskabear.  where are the new gay clubs you'r talking?  i only know the " mixto" and cafe cantante on saturday disco night. thats very bad that the humbold bar is closed. i miss it. and the cute waiters

gracias

[Alaskabear]

Those that you mentioned and I think a place called Las Vegas on Infanta a couple of blocks from Humbolt.    I was there when humbolt closed down.  It was a huge loss and a good source of income for the workers there.   There is a cafe at Calle 25 and Infanta who's name escapes me now.   But boys hang out there on a regular basis looking for clients.   Sit outside and watch for them.   

[zetor2001]

oh yes, i forgot Las Vegas.   i think the cafe you mention is close to las vegas, always many guys around there.

thanks

[axiom2001]

On 12/7/2016 at 8:10 AM, SolaceSoul said:

What's the going rate for a pinguero (hustler / escort) in Havana now? Hourly and overnight?

Asking for a friend.

The goin' rate as far as I know is 30CUCs; that's what I paid.  An acquaintance of mine told me that the guy who rented him rooms told him to pay his escort 20CUC.  {I think it's what's negotiable although I knew in advance what my escort, who at the time advertised at PlanetRomeo, requested.