Gain an authentic understanding of this captivating Caribbean island's culture and history as you travel through the area and connect with local artists, cultural leaders, architects, dancers, farmers, and workers to hear their stories firsthand.
Join a historian to explore four centuries of architecture on walking tours of Old Havana’s cobblestoned plazas. Enjoy a private tour of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana, which houses artworks by Cuba’s most revered artists, including Raúl Martínez (“Cuba’s Andy Warhol”), Amelia Peláez, and the Afro-Cuban surrealist Wilfredo Lam. Meet Cuba’s most talented contemporary dancers during an informal, private rehearsal at a renowned dance company.
Beyond Havana, venture into the countryside, where the Viñales Valley’s spectacular mogotes (limestone hills) create an otherworldly landscape. Discover Ernest Hemingway’s Cuba at his rustic villa, Finca Vigía, and the charming fishing village of Cojímar, the setting for The Old Man and the Sea, which will transport you into the pages of his novels. On an exclusive tour of a tobacco hacienda, local farmers will share an insightful look at the cultivation of Cuba’s most famous crop.
Please contact the CAA Travel Study Program office at (866) 325-8664 or [email protected] for more details and to reserve your place today. We hope you can join this unforgettable cultural adventure from February 2–8, 2025, as Cuba’s warm citizens welcome you to Havana.
