Question 1

What is the "Castillo del Morro Taxi Roundtrip Trap" scam in Santiago de Cuba?

Accepted Answer

Drivers offer to take you to Castillo del Morro (10 km west) for "30 CUC roundtrip" then disappear once you arrive. You pay another fare back, usually inflated because no other cabs wait at the fortress. Pay only on return. Take the driver's plate number and phone, or use a colectivo taxi from Plaza de Marte that runs the route for a small fraction of the price.

Question 2

What is the "Airport Taxi Fixed-Rate Inflation" scam in Santiago de Cuba?

Accepted Answer

Taxis from Antonio Maceo Airport quote a fixed "tourist rate" of 30-40 USD into the city when the real fare is closer to 15-20 USD. Drivers refuse meters and insist USD-only. Agree the fare in CUP before getting in. If quoted in USD, ask for the equivalent in CUP and pay that. The state-run Cubataxi rank usually has fairer pricing.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Santiago de Cuba

Castillo del Morro Taxi Roundtrip Trap

Airport Taxi Fixed-Rate Inflation

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