Originally Posted by
VidaNaPraia
Insofar as 'common' tourist crime perhaps, in comparison with, say, Jamiaca.
But there is a flip side to the conditions that keep tourists relatively safe. It is not 'safe' if a foreign visitor risks messing with the Cuban government, however, flouting the rules, such as by staying in illegal situations.
Tales of flouting the law without consequence do not prove the "safety" of tourists (or locals) in Cuba.
She had a Cuban Guide on her trips because it is a requirement, but she has made other independent trips to Cuba. You can choose and pick what
you want to highlight to try changing the direction of the thread and take it off topic. My intent is to show Cuba is pretty safe - a woman walked solo for 1,400 km with a backpack from end to end with no problems other than the piropos, catcalls and being hit on occasionally. Full stop.