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United Kingdom
Yachira and Yani were extremely accommodating, and super helpful in allowing me to explore their country. They were very willing to connect with their friends for guest houses and taxis.
about 2 months ago
United States
Yachira and her mom are amazing! They instantly make you feel welcome and a part of the home. If you're looking to learn about Cuban lifestyle, culture, and art, this is the perfect opportunity. The house is really comfortable and clean, the food was delicious, and the location is great. They are super laid-back and flexible, more focused on sharing ideas and culture rather than following a rigid work schedule (the work is basically nonexistent). Yachira is the best tour guide of the city and took me around to all the amazing sites, making things so much easier to navigate. Highly recommend!
3 months ago
Brazil
Yani, Thony, and Anthony are fantastic! Yachira makes sure you feel welcomed and her mom's food is simply the best! Havana is incredible and the opportunity gives you a lot of flexibility to explore it.
7 months ago
Estamos muy agradecidos por tu bonita energía aqui en casa. De veras q eres muy valiente. Viajaste 2 países a pesar de la cancelación de tu vuelo y llegaste a conocer mi tierra con un entusiasmo tremendo. Se q quedaron cosas pendientes...pero también se q nos veremos en la próxima aventura. Aqui tienes tu hogar en el corazón de Centro Habana. Un abrazo querida Natalia.
Norway
Very unique and good experience in a historic city and country. The house and the work in right in the center of Havana. The host provides great food, and takes you around to show the great city. Superfun experience overall
7 months ago
Gracias Fred, cariñosamente el rubio cubano. Te adaptaste rápido a cualquier circunstancia incluso a nuestros apagones. Te hemos bautizado el chico más entusiasta y alegre. Ya conoces toda La Habana en bicicleta. Hermoso conocerte. Buenas vibras y mucha suerte amigo.
Netherlands
I would definitely recommend the guest house, as its a perfect way to get to experience, see, understand Cuban life and culture. Just arriving in this country can be challenging, so its amazing to be surrounded by helpful and lovely locals to show you around (both practically and culturally). Both the guest house as Yanis house are located in the vivid Centro Habana, which is an amazing area to live. I lived in both, but had a preference for the guest house (cleaner, more spacious, and wifi that worked during blackouts). The work at the farm was sometimes a bit non-existent, but chill.
8 months ago
Gracias Kobus, estoy ansiosa por leer el libro. Muy feliz q Cuba sea inspiración para ti. Recuerda el capítulo que me prometiste de los apagones creativos en Firas House. Jajajaj
Si o sii eso es parte de la cultura ya y lo estamos viviendo juntos. Gracias por tu compañía y entrega a mi tierra. Q se q cada dia un pedacito es tuyo también. Eres el chico q mas tiempo ha estado con nosotros y de veras q se agradece tu compañía. Te queremos.
Australia
We had such a beautiful 2 weeks staying at Yani, Tony and Anthony's house! Yani cooked delicious dinners for us which we were very grateful for! We really would have loved to stay longer and would definitely recommend this experience with others. Thank you ❤️ Gala and Max
8 months ago
No pude conocerlos. Pero Yani me habló estupendamente de ustedes. Gracias por elegir esta experiencia cubana. Nos vemos en la próxima aventura.
Abrazos a Max🌻
United States
I really enjoyed my time volunteering with Yachira and helping her and Yani with the tasks and projects that needed to be done. They have been really wonderful. I volunteered and stayed for 2 weeks and honestly wish I wouldve stayed longer as it wasn't enough. I would definitely come back again and help out. I've learned alot during my time here and It was a great experience exploring Cuba and it's culture. Yachira has been a great host to work with and enjoyed her showing me around Habana and arranging trips to see the rest of Cuba. Overall, it's been a great experience! Thanks Yachira!
10 months ago
France
This three-week stay at La Cacaoterra farm was incredible! I discovered places I never even knew existed! The farm itself is a beautiful project! And Yanis and Yachira made me feel right at home with their great tips. I highly recommend it!:)
11 months ago
United Kingdom
Yachira and Yani were incredible hosts. We stayed with Yani and Tony and their lovely son, Anthony. They were caring, welcoming and good hearted people. We had delicious food made by Yani, greta conversations with Tony and played with the energetic Anthony ! Yachira was always happy to help organise anything we needed and was generous with her time and effort into making our stay comfortable. La Cacaotera is an incredible project, started by Yani after she experienced food shortages during covid- I have deep respect for the dedication of everyone here. I painted the sign on the outside !
11 months ago
Denmark
Shira and her mom Yeye are simply the perfect hosts. Shira really cares for you and she is always ready to show you around or give you some advices in Habana, which can be a difficult city to navigate in as a foreigner. Yeye is a loving and warm mom, always smiling and giving loving vibes. You will feel completely safe and as in home. Only difference will be that you will have the taste of the original, authentic Cuban lifestyle.
over 1 year ago
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
