A young Cuban woman residing in Venezuela has stirred up a storm of reactions on TikTok with a video where she humorously repeats the phrase “Don’t come to Venezuela,” all while lovingly recounting her experiences in the country. The video, shared by user @millichavez, has garnered over 2.4 million views and more than 220,000 likes. She begins with a seemingly serious tone: “Don’t come to Venezuela. I’m Cuban, living in Venezuela, and I 100% recommend you not to visit Venezuela,” creating immediate confusion... until she elaborates on her thoughts.
“I speak from my own experiences, from what I’ve been through, and I say don’t visit this country,” she explains. She then shares, “As soon as you arrive, a Venezuelan will ask where you’re from, give you a bold yet affectionate look, and start mimicking your accent.”
With a laugh, she adds, “They call me: ‘Epa, Cubi, asere, qué vuelta, qué volá’.” She continues, “Instead of telling you to go back to your country, they’ll try to convince you to stay... saying things like: ‘There’s a little plot of land for sale near my house’, ‘Bring your parents over, buddy’, ‘My widowed aunt is renting a room’.”
She also touches on the local customs: “Here, everyone is welcome, any little thing can be done.” Regarding food, she admits, “When I arrived, I told them: ‘Sorry, I don’t like arepas’... then came a parade through my house: pork rind arepa, pabellón arepa, reina pepiada, hairy arepa, sifrina… until they turned me into an arepa-dependent person.”
The final part of the video reveals her true intent: “They are so cunning that, as a final blow, they’ll invite you to enjoy a simple coffee overlooking the Ávila… and after that afternoon, trust me, you won’t be able to leave. And if you do, you’ll always want to return.” She closes with a heartfelt message: “Don’t lose your essence, my loves. Remember, being Venezuelan is no small thing.”
The reactions came pouring in. Thousands praised her storytelling: “Thank you for speaking so beautifully about my country,” “I listened to the whole thing and cried at the end,” “I don’t know her, but I already love her,” “The most beautiful video I’ve seen this year,” “I’m neither Venezuelan nor Cuban, but that was just beautiful,” were some of the standout comments.
Others picked up on the sarcasm early on: “Sarcasm level: God. And we fell for it,” “She tricked us with love and arepas,” “I was worried until I realized it was all in jest.” A Venezuelan user wrote: “You don’t know how much I appreciate what you’re saying. You’re always welcome.”
This isn’t the first time this Cuban has gone viral. Last May, she shared the most embarrassing moment she’s had in Venezuela when she accidentally shouted: “I can't, because I'm tied up!” causing what she herself called an “epic” scene.
With a blend of humor, warmth, and personal anecdotes, @millichavez has captured the hearts of thousands on TikTok. Her message, disguised as a warning, has achieved the opposite effect: making many want to visit... or stay.
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What is the main message of @millichavez's viral TikTok video?
Despite initially advising against visiting Venezuela, @millichavez uses humor and affection to portray a welcoming and endearing picture of the country.
How did people react to the video?
The video received widespread praise for its heartwarming and humorous take on Venezuelan culture, with many viewers expressing a newfound desire to visit or stay in the country.