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Cubo (71.28.49.49) -

Is it possible to reitire in cuba??? como

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Reply #1 Rolf hanson (196.40.13.30) -

If you are thinking of Cuba to retire i would forget about it. You would not be able to buy prorperty, be subject to castro's (or whoever replaces hime) security forces and it would be very expensive. take my word for it you would want to leave a month after you got there and be very frustrated. Look at COsta Rica or panama is my advice. Or even Nicaraugua

Reply #2 Harriet Lyons (142.154.68.109) -

hello, I have talked with several friends that love Cuba.

I too think it would be the perfect place to retire!

Would it be possible to rent a room or part of a house and

stay for the winter? Like adopt a family? I sure do not want to live with servants...like doing my own thing....and trading my way or paying for it... love to cook and look after housekeeping.

I do not need to be on the beach but would love to have

a garden and some solitude...Cuba sounds perfect.

I just want to get away from the winter and live in a safe place to live from January to May.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Cheers,

Harriet

Reply #3 cek5359 (69.213.140.86) -

People in Cuba don't own property. The government let's them use it. The previous owners either escaped or died. Castro let the servants who lived in these houses stay and pay small rent.

They can't even sell and buy between themeselves - only swap living quarters.

Even if the Castro era ends - they won't be able to sell - simply because it isn't theirs. You will either have to buy from the government or probably the descendants of rightfull owners will reapear to claim ownership.

Reply #4 millie (66.108.199.253) -

The fact that "cek" thinks that after 45++ years of legitmate legal changes in Cuba (Castro's Cuba is recognized by most countries in the world as a "legit" state) entitles the descedants of the Cubans who left without physical force to lay claim to property left unattended is a crock of mess(even the the ex Czars of Russia knew better than to try ...this man wants civil war!!!). If you would read "harriet's" response you would see these two would disagree on whether "property and quality of life are exclusive of one another. I for one do not believe that "property"= "the pursuit of happiness" and i hope those who want to work for better cuba one in which socialism and democracy can coexist (they do in the UK, France, Italy, Denmark, The Netherlands etc decide to retire there.

Here's to true revolution and true freedom not property rights over human rights.

Reply #5 Hans Offermann (124.157.244.246) -

It sure is possible to retire to Cuba. Tourist can stay only 30 days. But they have a program for "snowbirds" which allows them 6 months at a time with extensions easy to get (by a quick visa run to the Bahamas f i), and there are other long term programs for retirement stays in the works. Visa are handled by consulates and travel agents off shore (but not in the USA of course). Nevertheless there are 1000s of free spirited Yanks of any age living long term in Cuba, in addition to Canadians, Europeans and Latin Americans.

In deed it is not possible to buy homes in Cuba but why buy when renting is so cheap in a 'casa particular' (home stay). What's that obsession with owning property anyway? You're much more free and flexible renting. In all 3rd world countries renting is cheaper than owning as people are NOT real estate flippers as in the Anglo/EU countries. Anyway, Cubans cannot own real estate property anyway.

I spent a couple of months in Cuban ports on a yacht, but found the police presence and paranoid security oppressive and shopping in hard currency stores too expensive. But there are local open air markets where most food items are extremly cheap and first class (organic produce, eggs, cheese, meat, fish ect). But if you're addicted to branded consumer goods, forget it.

Medical care is excellent and free even to foreigners, however branded drugs are not included. Clinic are everywhere, even on remote tourist islands, in hotels and marinas. Pharmaceuticals can be bought for hard currency.

You wanna be offended by sick, dirty, glue-sniffing kids begging in the streets, got to the rest of Latin America. On Cuba they wear clean school uniforms and get free education and free medical.

Reply #6 Johnboy from New York City -

There arent plenty of places in Latin America without glue-sniffing kids begging in the streets.

Maybe the reason they don't have them in Cuba is because of "ethnic cleasning".. ie: shoot all the criminals and scum.

Reply #7 mark m from cayman islands -

I know a Caymanian guy who lives out in the country side in Cuba but he returns ever 3 - 6 months and goes back the next flight e.g. come friday and leave on sunday

Reply #8 jewel (149.135.96.94) -

I was wondering about living and getting work in cuba is it possible i am australian and have travelled south america my sister lives in brasil and my daughter has a boyfriend in panama i have spent most of my time in argentina, any info would be apreciated , i have not visited cuba yet but are planning a trip in 6months to check it out tahnks

Reply #9 Jorge (64.122.126.95) - Fri Jun 13 12:31:42 2008

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