A Mexican tourist became a social media sensation after posting a video in which he describes his recent visit to Cuba as an experience he enjoyed "every minute, every second," despite experiencing power outages, mosquito bites, and shortages of basic products.
The clip, published on the Facebook channel Martin y la Cubana and lasting just one minute and 36 seconds, has already garnered over 134,000 views, 13,194 likes, and 805 comments, reflecting the interest that these types of testimonials generate among Cubans and Latin Americans.
"I enjoyed every minute, every second I spent in Cuba, even when I ran out of electricity, the current, even when the mosquitoes bit me, the EGN, the 'santanica,' everything, I even enjoyed the bites,” the traveler declared with evident enthusiasm, using Cuban colloquialisms to refer to electricity and the various types of mosquitoes that attacked him during his stay.
The Mexican toured Varadero, attended parties, and visited camps, and he expressed particular gratitude towards the people he met. "I really loved my people; I am truly grateful to all the Cubans who treated me wonderfully," he noted.
The local cuisine was also noteworthy: soups, roasted eggs, and mojitos were part of his experience. When the Crystal beers—which the Cubans refer to as "cristales"—and Havana Club rum—known as "mayave"—became scarce, the visitor willingly turned to "planchados" and "alco colado," informal and artisanal drinks that reflect the everyday ingenuity of Cubans in the face of scarcity.
"Cuba is very beautiful, despite everything that happens, it is quite enjoyable," he summarized, and ended the video with the wish to return one day.
The testimony comes at a time when Cuba is experiencing one of the worst energy crises in its history, with blackouts exceeding 20 hours a day in many areas and a generation deficit that reached 2,369 MW this Tuesday, according to data from the National Electric System. The country has suffered at least four complete collapses of its electrical grid so far in 2026.
This reality is compounded by an active epidemic of dengue and chikungunya. Cuba ended 2025 with nearly 81,900 combined cases and 65 associated deaths, and the outbreak continues into 2026 with active alerts in several provinces. Blackouts worsen the situation by hindering water pumping and promoting the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, precisely the type of insect that the Mexican tourist described so casually.
It is not the first time a Mexican traveler has sparked debate with a positive view of the island. In March 2026, another tourist identified as "Cristopher Ar" faced criticism from Cubans for stating that "Cuba is not for the demanding" and that blackouts "are a reality" to which one must adapt. Many residents of the island questioned the tendency of visitors to "romanticize" a crisis that, for them, is not a travel anecdote, but rather their everyday life.
The Facebook channel from which the video originates appears to be dedicated to content about the relationship between Mexico and Cuba, which would explain the prevalence of Cuban slang and the affectionate tone of the narration. The presenter himself referenced a "second season" of his content about the island, suggesting that he had previously visited Cuba.
"I hope that one day I can return," concluded the Mexican, a closing remark that resonated with those who appreciate the warmth of the Cuban people and with those who feel frustrated that the island's deficiencies become a form of picturesque appeal for tourists.
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