Overview
Traveling to Cuba can be a mesmerizing experience. Just 90 miles from the coast of Florida, the tense bilateral relationship and the U.S. embargo have kept many Americans from visiting the island over the last 5 decades. The Cuban people, however, await U.S. visitors with open arms, ready to share their culture and history with their guests. Cuba's many advances in education, health and the social sciences, as well as our cultural affinities, mean that we have a lot to learn from each other. Traveling to Cuba provides Americans with the opportunity to learn side-by-side with Cubans about issues of mutual interest, and share insight into issues that confront our two nations.
Cuba is well known for its lively music, beautiful art, incredible architecture, success in sports and pure culture. However, more than anything, it's known for the kindness, creativity and resolve of its people. Traveling to Cuba allows us to build bridges between our two nations and come closer to dealing with issues that politicians have created and failed to resolve over many years.
Moreover, as one of the safest countries in the Western Hemisphere, it's hard to find a place where you can get farther off the beaten track and learn more about yourself, your friends and family and your neighbors to the south. Isolated from U.S. cellphones and wireless internet service for the most part, and absent the billboards and advertising campaigns of the Capitalist world, a few days with the common people in the streets of Old Havana and the valleys of Pinar del Rio can have a transformative effect.
Upcoming Trips
Havana Culinary and Culture currently has spots open on the following upcoming trips to Cuba:
- Getting to know 21st Century Cuba: Art, Culture, History, Politics and Economics, Oct 23 – 30, 2013 (PDF) Draft Agenda | Package Information
- Getting to know 21st Century Cuba: Art, Culture, History, Politics and Economics, Nov 5 – 12, 2013 (PDF) Draft Agenda | Package Information
- November 9 Day Cuba Photo Workshop Adventure, Nov 16 - 24, 2013 | Register Now
- February 9 Day Cuba Photo Workshop Adventure, Feb 1 - 9, 2014 | Register Now
- March 6 Day Havana Photo Workshop Adventure, March 16 - 21, 2014 | Register Now
Please follow the links above to check out the draft agendas and pricing information and contact Adam Linderman (adam@havanaculinaryandculture.com) or Collin Laverty (Collin@havanaculinaryandculture.com.com) to reserve your spot, or receive additional information.
Organize your Own Trip
Havana Culinary and Culture organizes custom trips for groups of any size. With longstanding connections and years of knowhow, HCC can coordinates thematic trips for business leaders, families, university programs, professional associations, groups of friends or couples that will put you in the places you want to be, and connect you with the right Cubans. No group is too small, and no theme or geographical area of Cuba is out of reach. Please contact us today if you’re interested in putting together a customized, private visit to Cuba.
