It’s been quite a few years since I’ve written something like that. I thought maybe all the jineteros left Cuba since there are not too many tourists there. But I usually go to Viñales and Havana and oh boy I didn’t know what was happening lately in the Cayos.
I mean, the fact the resort workers were always after the tourists is known for years. But these days it looks like is one of easiest places to meet foreigners aka the easiest ticket out of Cuba.
The lucky Cubans has someone in the US who can apply for their humanitarian visa or have Spanish ancestry. Some will try to get work visa somewhere in Europe. But most will take whatever comes first. And again – there a tons of great Cuban people who are genuine. But le’ts focus on those who aren’t.
Few days ago I received a message from Hannah who asked me about advise on her relationship. There were few red flags in her story from the start but she had her tickets booked for July and the guy promissed to take care of her, even to book a different resort so they could be together. As soon as she mentioned to go and spend few days in his house the relationstip went downhill and her Lo(i)ver even broke up with her for few days. They got back together and she is still going but she is not sure if she will leave Cuba single or feliz como una lombriz.
Her story inspired me to go back and read all similar messages I received over last months and make a list of red flags you should be looking for when dating someone met at the resort.
🚩 He is a resort worker.
Who else would he be right? But is it. The first red flag is as simple as this. These guys meet thousands of women each month, And we are queens I know. But the chance that the week before he was with someone else is big. No, not big- huge. And once you leave there will be other women coming. You can’t control this.
🚩 Resort it’s not a real life.
It’s easy to fall in love on your holidays. I did as well. You don’t have to think about anything that is happeing back home -work, bills. You are in a tropical country. Everything is served to you. You spend you days between the beach and the pool looking amazing and always smiling. And then there is this cherry on the top of the cake – you have this beautiful Cuban guy after you. Can this be genuine? For sure. But again resort life is like a romantic comedy. It’s short, beautiful and has to end. And when it ends will it so exciting?
🚩 He says exactly what you want to hear.
I am very serious about my job.
Do you think I would risk my job if it wasn’t serious?
You are my queen.
I have never met anyone like you before.
I am not interested in Cuban women. They just want money. You are different.
If anything above sounds familiar just be careful. Cubans are great in love talks.
🚩 He keeps you away from his friends and family.
And maybe you even met some of them. But if the romance stays in the resort the chances are he might not be as single as he says he is. Girlfriends in other country, wife at home – these are real posibilities. Because what other would keep a guy from taking you home other than the fact the territory has been marked by another woman?
Also watch out for the “f” world. If he does introduce you to his people but he calls you a friend. Yep, huge red flag.
🚩 He uses the “I can’t date clients” excuse too much.
Why is it a red flag for me?
First of all yes, there are rules saying that resort workers can’t date clients for reputation purposes. But it’s kind of a dead rule isn’t it? Most of them do it anyway. At least judging from the amount of messages I receive and couples I know.
Also if it’s so bad and he could loose his job, why even look at the foreigners? Why would they risk so much? Because it is indeed not as bad as they say and they just want to be seen as good guys who never date tourists in case the one will show up. Or to cover their shit so the girfriend who is coming regurarly doesn’t find out. And one thing about Cubans that is really impresive -they will always cover their asses.
As always please take this with a grain of salt and as always – take care of yourself. If something looks like a red flag to you, it probably is one. The best advise I could give you is: have fun and don’t leave beautiful Cuba heartbroken.

Dziękuję za tę historię i ostrzeżenia, dzięki temu mogłam porównać kryteria i realia mojego związku z Kubańczykiem. Gdy przyjechałam ponownie na Kubę on przyjechał po mnie z Holguin do Hawany, gdzie spędziliśmy ten czas z jego przyjaciółmi i dalszą rodziną. Gdy pojechaliśmy do Holguin on zabrał mnie do swojego domu i przedstawił swojej rodzinie, kuzynom i przyjaciołom. Po jego rodzinnej miejscowości chodziliśmy całymi dniami za rękę i przedstawiał mnie wszystkim napotkanym znajomym. Nasze wspólne zdjęcie ustawił na swoim FB ( gdzie ma dużą listę znajomych i rodziny ) jako zdjęcie profilowe. Nota bene miło skomentowało je bardzo wiele osób z jego rodziny i jego przyjaciele. Jego boss wie o mnie i o naszych staraniach by zalegalizować związek. Jesteśmy razem ok 1,5 roku i jesteśmy w stałym kontakcie. Codziennie wymieniamy mnóstwo wiadomości i zawsze odbiera moje telefony, nawet o najbardziej dziwnych porach. Oczywiście zawsze rozmawiamy na videocall, często również z jego rodziną w tle. Właściwie nasz wolny czas staramy się spędzać razem na rozmowach video. Co najważniejsze nigdy nie poprosił mnie o pieniądze lub finansową usługę. Jest młodszy ode mnie, ale świetnie się rozumiemy i zawsze spokojnie wyjaśniamy, gdy pojawiają się jakieś kwestie sporne. Otrzymałam od niego dużo różnych prezentów, w tym kilka wartościowych. Wiem, że jestem jego drogą do Europy i biorę to pod uwagę, ale on mówi, że równie dobrze możemy żyć w jego domu na Kubie, tym bardziej, że mogę pracować zdalnie. Myślę o ślubie z nim i kupnie mieszkania w turystycznej miejscowości niedaleko jego rodzinnego miasta. To wszystko sprawia, że nie postrzegam go jako jinetero, ale czas to zweryfikuje. Zamierzam zaryzykować tym bardziej, że raczej nie mam nic do stracenia.
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Dzięki za wiadomość! Nie wszyscy Kubańczycy są nastawieni na oszukiwanie. Znam mnóstwo szczęśliwych par. Natomiast wiele kobiet ignoruje sygnały że coś jest nie tak bo wizja męża / partnera z Kuby jest bardziej atrakcyjna, stąd moje wypociny. Trzymam za was mocno kciuki i za wizę – podobno teraz jest trudniej niż kilka lat temu i dawajcie znać co u was słychać ❤ Jeszcze ciekawi mnie twoja praca zdalna…co robisz? Ja również pracuje 100% z domu ale żaden z potrzebnych mi programów na Kubie nie działał mi na tyle szybko żebym mogła pracować
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