Cuba vs. Mexico

[msommers]

What made you decide between Cuba and Mexico, and not say Puerto Rico, St.Lucia, St.Martin etc? I was in Antigua for 5 weeks, the place is gorgeous and the people are fantastic. The island is small and you can travel across it and back more than once in a day if you wish; lots to do! Plus, no one is hassling you to buy shit like in Mexico, it's fucking ridiculous there. It is funny to see the how much shit one guy back hold on his back walking down the beach though!

Edit: Found some pics of Antigua I still have.

[JordanLotoski]

^^^ all of the above are 3 times the cost. well maybe not puerto rico. I stayed there a while back it was ok. Id never go back.

If you want a kick ass vacation go to Atlantis paradise hotel in Nassua

[autosm]

Cuba is great, its like a trip back in time.

Maybe not for a group of guys but as a place to sight see with the wife you can't go wrong. Make sure you tour a cigar factory, its old school.

Its as close to what the world was like 50 years ago as you can get for 1000$ per week and a direct flight from YYC.

The people are really nice.

[ricosuave]

awesome, the wife and I are planning a January vacation, and I think we'll try Cuba this time...

[Supa Dexta]

Cuba is a really popular destination from NS. I've had a lot of friends and family go there, and they always love it. Never any real complaints on the food.

[D. Dub]

Just about any country has good and bad when it comes to resorts/hotels/people/beaches, etc.

The most important part is doing the research and knowing what you're gonna get BEFORE you get there.

It also helps to only stay in 5 stars

[TeamBestBud]

Instead of creating a new thread might as well revive this one..


A bunch of us are planning on heading down to either Cuba or Mexico for a friends bachelor party. Just wanted to get an updated perspective on what's better; Cuba or Mexico? We were thinking Varadero or Cancun. We are planning on partying but wouldn't mind a more laid back atmosphere, which it sounds like is found in Cuba.


Just wanted to get some insight and maybe if there is some websites you guys can point me towards that would be great as well

[Seanith]

The joke you always hear is "the best Cuban food you'll ever find is in the US."

I've been to Mexico 4 times, and once to Cuba (Varadero). I don't think I'd go to Cuba again. It's just really expensive currency wise and costs for things when you get there, and you can't argue with the sketch factor of being in an impoverished communist country. That being said I'm glad i was able to make it out there and see it at least once in my life. Definitely a different experience.

[R-Audi]

I go down to Puerto Vallarta several times a year, and have been to many other cities in Mexico as well.
If you are looking for something quiet and slow, just make sure you dont go and stay in a place like Cancun. It all depends on what you are looking for... Big Party, all you can drink and getting laid or quiet, romantic, relaxing deserted beaches.

My Favs:

Most of the big cities have good party places
1. Cancun (by far... but its the most Americanized as well)
2. Puerto Vallarta (Personal Fav, but not as popular with Spring break crowd))
3. Acalpulco

Queit:
1.Tulum (Outside of Cancun, small private quiet beaches)
2. Punta Mita/Bucerias (30 mins outside of PV)
3. Sayulita-Small Surf/fishing village... Quite busy at Christmas and Easter, but pretty chill any other time. Hr away from PV

[thrasher22]

Originally posted by Seanith
you can't argue with the sketch factor of being in an impoverished communist country.

I actually felt much safer because of this, if anyone touched a tourist they'd probably get shot. I walked through many shady areas with my Mom (who isn't normally a risk taker) without a second look from anyone.

Go to Cuba just to see Havana, its one of the coolest cities I've ever been to.

Although for your money, you do generally get more bang for your buck resort-wise in Mexico.

[CapnCrunch]

Originally posted by msommers
[B]What made you decide between Cuba and Mexico, and not say Puerto Rico, St.Lucia, St.Martin etc? I was in Antigua for 5 weeks, the place is gorgeous and the people are fantastic. The island is small and you can travel across it and back more than once in a day if you wish; lots to do! Plus, no one is hassling you to buy shit like in Mexico, it's fucking ridiculous there. It is funny to see the how much shit one guy back hold on his back walking down the beach though!

No doubt. Well worth it. St. Lucia is cool.

I'd personally choose the Virgin Islands, mostly because you don't get the low income crowds. There aren't miles of screaming children, crappy buffet food, shady beach vendors, and Jetskis whipping all over the beaches.

[Masked Bandit]

For a party trip Cancun is a much better choice than Cuba. Cuba is a great place to go to disconnect from the rest of the planet.

I'm glad I got to see it before it's opened up to the Americanos because due to it's location, once that happens it will just be another party spot for the US college crowd. As in Cancun.