– Stay in a “casa particular,” a Cuban B&B, and interact with the local people. – Eat at “paladares” privately owned Cuban restaurants. – See Havana in a classic American car.
– Meet with local Cuban experts, artists, performers, and the nascent entrepreneurial class, “cuenta propistas.” – Explore Havana’s art scene and nightlife.
– Meet local farmers, learn about tobacco cultivation and hike in one of Cuba’s most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites. – Visit a Cuban country town and experience life in the countryside. – Navigate an underground river in Viñales’ extensive cave system.
– Stroll the French influenced Cienfuegos city center, the most beautiful in Cuba and a UNESCO World Heritage site. – Explore the elegant Cienfuegos Boulevard and Terry Theater.
– Explore the best-preserved colonial town in the Americas. – Take a salsa lesson and experience Cuba’s music culture in it’s nightclub. – Visit abandoned coffee plantations in a UNESCO World Heritage site.
– Swim in one of the most beautiful beaches on Earth. – Explore underground caves. – Visit the “Athens of Cuba,” home to Cuba’s notable poets.