Culture & Politics in Cuba
May 27 - June 4, 2023
** A 9-days and 8-nights trip!!
Join the women-led peace organization CODEPINK and ProximityCuba’s trip to Cuba. Cuba has proven its hospitality to foreign visitors for decades. If you have never visited Cuba, this is a very unique opportunity to do so. If you have traveled to Cuba before, this is the right moment to continue your support the Cuban people. This trip will focus on the current political situation and the vibrant culture expressed by Cubans from all walks of life. Travel to Cuba in a program legally designed for U.S. citizens to support the Cuban people and promote people-to-people exchange.
Experience first-hand the daily life of Cubans, participate in community projects with grassroots and non-governmental organizations. Take a day trip outside of Havana to visit an agricultural cooperative to learn about food production and organic farming in Cuba. Enjoy Cuban food in privately and cooperatively owned paladares while engaging alongside Cubans in specially selected cultural activities. This trip is designed for peace activists and travelers who are interested in learning about the political, social and cultural current situation of Cuba - and much more! Cost in double or single room occupancy and private bathroom $1,675 • Deadline to register April 14, 2023
For questions and reserves via email contact rodrigo@proximitycuba.com
Deadline to register: April 14, 2023
Itinerary SHOW+
Friday, May 26
Optional early arrival for those travelers who would like extra rest before the program, or due to flight itinerary or better airfare. Airport transfer and hotel accommodations arrangements. An extra $100 fee applies, please email us to request more information. We highly recommend it based on the airfare available for that season.
Saturday, May 27
Arrival in Havana • Airport Transfer to the hotel • Orientation Meeting • Welcome dinner at a paladar (privately owned restaurant)
Sunday, May 28
Breakfast at the hotel • City tour – Drive tour in Vedado and Miramar districts • Visit to the street cultural project Callejón de Hamel and meet with cultural activist Elias Asset • Lunch in Old Havana • Walking tour in Old Havana. Optional cultural activities.
Monday, May 29
Breakfast at the hotel • Visit the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) to learn about non-governmental organizations in Cuba and the people-to-people programs, meet with specialists on U.S.-Cuba relations • Visit to the Museum of the Revolution • Lunch in Vedado • Overview of the current political and economic situation in Cuba with an university professor • Participate in the cannon firing Ceremony at 9 pm in La Cabaña Fortress
Tuesday, May 30
Breakfast at the hotel • Visit the Literacy Campaign Museum and meet with professor and director Luisa Campos • Visit to the home and art studio of ceramist and painter José Fuster and learn about his art community project • Lunch at the art studio • Walk around the community and enjoy the art spread in Jaimanita community • Meeting with representatives of the Federation of Cuban Women • Guided visit to the Fidel Castro Ruz Center
Wednesday, May 31
Travel outside of Havana to the province of Artemisa and visit to an agricultural cooperative • Meeting with representatives of the National Association of Small Farmers to discuss about organic farming and food production and distribution • Enjoy a country lunch at the International Campsite in Caimito • Vist the Museum Memorial de la Denuncia, former museum of the Ministry of Interior that was remodeled in 2017 to form this far more interesting look at U.S. actions against Cuba in the last 60 years • Meeting with members of the neighborhood and social organization.
Thursday, June 1
COSTS SHOW+
$1,675 in double or single room occupancy/private bathroom
Cost per traveler based on 8 minimal fully paid participants, with smaller enrollment a $100 fee increase will apply.
Program Cost Includes:
• Accommodations in a Bed & Breakfast (Casa Particular) in Havana, Cuba for seven (8) nights;
• Breakfast every day and eight (8) additional meals (6 lunches and 2 dinners) and a cocktail party with Cuban guests;
• One (1) small water bottle per participant upon arrival at the airport;
• Ground transportation to and from the airport;
• Ground transportation for all scheduled activities in Havana, Cuba;
• Program coordination as it is indicated in the tentative itinerary;
• Entrance and program fees and expenses associated with scheduled activities;
• Guided visits and cultural activities included in the program;
• Fees/honoraria for professors, lecturers, and institutions including a donation to two community projects;
• Expenses for activities in Cuba including providers (coordinator, guides, drivers and others);
• Translations and expert guides
Program Cost does not include:
• Domestic and/or International flights airfare and travel expenses to and from US to Havana;
• Health Insurance (now it is included in the airfare);
• Cuban Visa;
• Meals and drinks not included in the program as indicated in the itinerary;
• Gratuities or Honoraria in addition to those included in the program cost;
• Personal items/expenses; or
• Optional and/or unscheduled activities
A NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $500 must be made on April 14, 2023 in order to secure your place in the program. The REMAINING BALANCE must be paid on May 5, 2023.
To be part of this program you may reserve a spot right now or complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION
PAYMENTS
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be due APRIL 14, 20223 and it is required in order to secure requested program dates. The remaining balance must be paid in full on MAY 5, 2023. If you want you can pay the full amount at once.
Deposits and payments are non-refundable. After the final payment date all funds are non-refundable. Should there be warnings concerning a city or country to which participants are scheduled to travel due to heightened safety or terror alerts, ProximityCuba will refund all program fees with exception of the deposits and funds paid to third parties to hold reservations or provide services.
- Check: Write it to International Outreach Educational Center (IOEC) 200 Saint Andrews Blvd. #3402, Winter Park, FL 32792
- Bank transfer: You can make a deposit to the Wells Fargo Bank. Account: IOEC # 7371472890, Routing for wire transfers # 121000248 and routing number for direct deposits and electronic payments: 063107513
- Online: If you would like to pay with a credit card, you can do so using PayPal. Since PayPal charges us a fee, we’ll have to add a 5% service charge. Our email account is ioec@ioecenter.org
We suggest you to use the online way using PayPal to make more faster and easier your payment.
IMPORTANT: Payment using PayPal must be sent to ioec@ioecenter.org and please DO NOT include the word CUBA since automatically banks will put a hold on the payment due to the U.S. blockade
To be part of this program you may reserve a spot right now or complete the ONLINE REGISTRATION
*Please remember to always carefully review our TERMS AND CONDITIONS section before making any payment.
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