古巴的缤纷体验

Hola, Welcome to a Genuine Adventure not a generic tour We won't take you to "farms" already set up for visitors and tourist trap attractions Instead we'll have fun in a relaxing exploration of the heart of the Valley, passing by tobacco fields and other crops meeting and engaging along the way with farmer friends and family,enjoying the best Piña Colada ever We'll visit Don Pepe's Farm, 6th generation of expert tobacco farmers to learn first hand about the traditional methods of cultivation that has made Habanos Cigars the best in the world We'll enjoy lots of great stories about country life style while witnessing a Cigar rolling demonstration Don't leave without tasting Don Pepe's craft made cigars.That’s on us We'll continue to explore the Valley by foot and those who want to go for even more fun can join Pochy a genuine Cuban cowboy for an optional horseback riding experience Our adventure goes on visiting my aunt Papita's Coffee Farm. You'll simply love her and the farm! Papita will share the secrets of a long family tradition More incredible stories and laugh while tasting a memorable farm to table home cooked meal Don't miss the Cave El Farallón with impressive carstic formations 200M old Join us, feel like a dear friend, not a tourist NOTICE: The Experience total cost is 80€ Due to our high inflation we are collecting 65€ on spot SORRY for the inconvenience

Let's get inspired by the spirit of Havana, and lose ourselves around its most authentic neighborhoods, reaching some of the greatest pics of your travel! I’ll share stories and guide you through several architectural periods, from Spanish colonization to Cuba’s iconic ‘50s. You’ll get a sense of our people, culture, and traditions along the way. After a time of walk and stories inside old town, we'll jump into the modern side of the city, shooting in a convertible car by the sea and feeling the vibes of the Cuban people. Then we'll go to my favorite bar, where we'll enjoy a great view of the city, while we have a drink and I share with you what life is like for a young Cuban photographer in Havana. Other things to note: No extra payment in cash is needed once you book the experience. Date not listed? Send us a message! If you wish to take part in a photography workshop, please bring your camera as well.

Nos encontraremos fuera del hotel Inglaterra, frente al emblemático parque central, desde ahí comenzaremos a recorrer puntos iconicos en los cuales tomaré sus fotos, las cuales serán perfectas para redes sociales y para inmortalizar tu paso por la Habana. Soy una fotógrafa especializada con años de experiencia en el sector de retratos y moda, será un placer para mi ayudarte a posar y relajarte para obtener los mejores resultados. Durante el recorrido me encantaría que conversáramos de sus experiencias en La Ciudad y sería mi placer contarles más sobre nuestra cultura y nuestra historia mientras tomo sus fotos de una manera espontánea. Así que les recomiendo zapatos cómodos para este día, que estará acompañado de una charla amena que nos permita conocernos para así poder captar tu esencia y las calles de esta ciudad que nunca duerme. Pueden traer cambios de ropa si así lo desean. Si reserva la experiencia privada tiene una hora para tomarse fotos y hacer un recorrido con un auto clásico. El precio del auto está incluido! Si tienes un teléfono iPhone y espacio en su memoria puedo copiarte todas las fotos en formato raw tan pronto terminemos la sesión. También funciona para smartphones que tengan un puerto de carga tipo C. Si quieren ver más de mi trabajo tanto comercial como personal no dejen de revisar mis cuentas en IG @claudiaraymat @shootinginhavana

**If you are in Cuba and unable to book, please ask someone in your country to make the reservation on Airbnb for you. Is Cuba a socialist country? How does free education and health care work in this country? What effect has the Revolution had on Cuban society? In this experience, you will see Cuban life in local markets, pharmacies and stores and you will understand the core of our main social challenges, why there is a black market and how it operates, how people can purchase necessities with currencies different from their salaries and you will also learn about what makes us feel proud to be Cubans, our resilience and idiosyncrasy. Walking around 1.5 kilometers in Old Havana, you will visit a private food market to understand how Cuba's unstable currency impacts people's life. You will visit a pharmacy to learn about Cuba's health care system and why our doctors are so famous worldwide. Then you will go to a ration store so you can observe and understand how the subsidized food functions. Is it free? Are the rations enough for a month? Understand Cuba once and for all, in a simple but insightful manner where you will listen, not only amazing stories, but also statistics that support what you will see while you walk. This is our vision of the real Cuba: the honest way.

Nota El precio total del tour es 80 € por persona. Usted debe pagar 10 € en Airbnb y 70 € o USD en efectivo el día de la experiencia, es por el aumento de la devaluación del $ cubano Le recogeremos en su hotel o casa particular en la Habana. Iniciaremos un viaje hasta llegar al Parque Nacional Viñales, primero conocerás a mi primo; Ariel, quien será su guía. Visitaremos: El Mirador de los Jazmines, donde se observa la vista más hermosa del Valle de Viñales. Seguidamente pasaremos por el Mural de la Prehistoria para conocer la historia de este lugar y lo que representan las pinturas prehistóricas. Nos trasladaremos hasta la Cueva del Indio para realizar un paseo en bote dentro de la Cueva a través de un rio subterráneo que atraviesa la misma. Desde aquí, nos dirigiremos hasta la granja de tabaco de mi familia; montando a caballo o caminando llegaremos hasta allí para explorar el pintoresco Valle del Silencio. Pasaremos un tiempo aquí; Mientras el chef nos prepara el almuerzo; le mostraremos los cultivos y conoceremos a nuestros animales antes de visitar el interior de la casa de tabaco donde le enseñaremos como elaborar su propio cigarro y fumarlo ¡naturalmente con un trago o dos de ron para la autenticidad cubana! También probaremos la miel fresca y el café criollo que se cultiva en esta región. Sin dudas mi pueblo es un paraíso y se llevará consigo una experiencia inolvidable

Are you a lover of great food? Have you heard of the influence that traditional African spirituality has had on Cuban cuisine? Would you like to learn the special way that we prepare some of these dishes? Yes? Then this is the right experience for you! We will meet you at Beyond Roots Store, our headquarters. From there we will ride together to Guanabacoa, our hometown. Once there, you will learn about the influence of the Afro-Cuban religions in our cuisine while we share a typical beverage. Then, Jose´s mom will show you how to cook in our local style, having the opportunity to understand when, why, and how we prepare each dish. Finally, we will enjoy tasting the different plates that we prepared and, in that moment, when we are laughing and sharing our personal stories under the rhythm of drums, you will realize that the simple act of eating assumes mystical dimensions and has the power to bring strangers together like family. At the end of the day you will know how flavors, music and dance tell the story of the desires and struggles of our African ancestors. This is not about cooking in a professional way, it´s about cooking according to the folklore of a modest community. Note: a minimum if 3 guests is required to include the musical performance

This experience focuses on the difficult process of making a cigar. From the hand of an experienced cigar roller we will learn to make an examplar, we will explain all the specificities that accompany the process of making this product, from the time it is grown, until it reaches your hands. This will be the perfect time for our CIGAR CHALLENGE, after which we will reward the best cigar roller of the experience. After choosing our winner (special ceremony included), we will go on to what we consider to be an authentic ritual: the smoking of the habano, action that we will combine with other delights, giving way to an excellent pairing among cigars, rum and coffee. And then, SURPRISE, a second contest!! We will be competing among each other to select the person who manages to keep the longest cigar ash, and the one who best performs some other tricks we will be teaching you. This is called: LONG ASH CONTEST. At the end of the experience more gifts will come, and that is because we do not want you to leave without taking with you souvenirs related to this experience, so you will be bringing home with you some amazing memories but also little things that will forever remind you of Cuba. IMPORTANT NOTE: We do not include or charge any additional fee for transportation. Please be aware of the time settled for your experience and, lastly, be ready to smoke, learn and enjoy.

We'll meet in the city center and travel to a popular neighborhood using public transportation, just as typical Cubans do. We'll walk through the community and interact with the people there so you can see what a normal day is like for the locals. We'll learn about the educational and health systems, visit and learn about historical places, and get to know and interact with small businesses that are part of the lives of the Cuban people. Together, we'll experience the daily lives and idiosyncrasies of Cubans, and learn about the main accomplishments and challenges of our economic and social reality. The day will end at my family's home, where you will get to know the story of my Cuban family, and also taste some typical drinks and snacks. Other things to note Be prepared to walk between two to five kilometers and interact with local people. Bring your sunscreen.

You'll first be welcomed at the meeting point by Ivan, the person who will assist me with the translation. He will provide clear info about what we're going to do during the day, for those who might have overlooked the activity description. He will wait 15 minutes after the accorded time if someone is late. When everybody arrives, you'll jump to a car that will take you to my farm, which is located outside the city, 40 minutes away by car. Once on the farm, I will personally welcome you again. I'm going to show you the shelter, and how everything works here. During two hours, you'll be learning all the things I do every day for saving pets and why there are only a few places like my shelter in Cuba. I will also teach you many facts about how to properly take care of animals and cure them. Basically, you'll be assisting me with my daily labor, like a volunteer. I will give you some time to play with the pets and take pictures. In the shelter, you'll find dogs, cats, birds, rams pigeons, etc. If you love animals like me, this is a great chance to contribute to help them. My farm follows a basic cycle: 1- Receive abandoned pets. 2- Feed, cure and help them to survive. 3- Encourage people to adopt healthy I'd really appreciate you bring some donations such as medicine and cat/dog food. There are severe food shortages in Cuba. Follow us on IG @petrescuehv

Are you interested in learning about the legacy of our Africans ancestor in the Cuban Culture? Are you ready to witness its influence in the daily life of the Cuban people? Then this experience is a MUST for you! We will meet at Beyond Roots headquarter in Old Havana to share a cup of coffee and get to know each other. Then we´ll travel to the town of Guanabacoa, the cradle of Afro-Cuban culture in Havana. Once there we´ll have a firsthand contact with the Cuban life and our practices by meeting a “Babalawo”--the highest priest of Santeria. He will cleanse us at his altar and explain us about the main Afro-Cuban Religions and how he looks into people’s future and gives advices . We´ll enjoy typical Afro-Cuban food and relax under the shadow of a sacred Ceiba tree listening to emblematic music played by members of the community and enjoy a dance performance while we taste a cup of Aguardiente, the beverage used in all Afro-Cuban religious practices. After that we´ll go back to Beyond Roots store, the first and only Afro style shop in Cuba, having the opportunity to visit an space dedicated to highlighting the Afro identity in the island. You will come as a guest but you will leave being part of the community.

Hola, Welcome to a Genuine Adventure not a generic tour We won't take you to "farms" already set up for visitors and tourist trap attractions Instead we'll have fun in a relaxing exploration of the heart of the Valley, passing by tobacco fields and other crops meeting and engaging along the way with farmer friends and family,enjoying the best Piña Colada ever We'll visit Don Pepe's Farm, 6th generation of expert tobacco farmers to learn first hand about the traditional methods of cultivation that has made Habanos Cigars the best in the world We'll enjoy lots of great stories about country life style while witnessing a Cigar rolling demonstration Don't leave without tasting Don Pepe's craft made cigars.That’s on us We'll continue to explore the Valley by foot and those who want to go for even more fun can join Pochy a genuine Cuban cowboy for an optional horseback riding experience Our adventure goes on visiting my aunt Papita's Coffee Farm. You'll simply love her and the farm! Papita will share the secrets of a long family tradition More incredible stories and laugh while tasting a memorable farm to table home cooked meal Don't miss the Cave El Farallón with impressive carstic formations 200M old Join us, feel like a dear friend, not a tourist NOTICE: The Experience total cost is 80€ Due to our high inflation we are collecting 65€ on spot SORRY for the inconvenience

"Following the Jose Marti Road" we will visit several places of interest related to the Cuban's National Hero : We will meet at the birthplace of José Martí, located on Leonor Pérez Street No. 38, in Old Havana. We will be facing a National Monument, which treasures part of the belongings of the Cuban National Hero. In this house was founded on January 28, 1925, the José Martí Birthplace Museum, it is the oldest museum in Havana - Then we will look for Zulueta and Dragones streets and we will stop at the Martí Theater, which achieved great popular acceptance for its programming of Cuban bufo theater works and its central location. - Then we will arrive at the Central Park where we will see the statue of José Martí, which was the first statue of our National hero erected in Cuba. - After knowing in depth the history of the statue we will look for the Paseo del Prado where you will discover one of the most beautiful walks that Havana has. - - Going down it to our left we will find the Manuel María de Mendive Primary School, the teacher of the apostle and that from 2013 began a long restoration process to return the splendor to the school and today they can attest to what is has converted - At the end of the Paseo de Martí we will go to the Royal Jail of Havana, where Martí spent just a month before being transferred to the Departmental Prison.

The adventure begins in the village "Viñales" where we will ride a horse and travel about tow hours through the interiors of the Palmarito Valley located in the heart of the mountains; Our resting point will be “La Ceiba” where we can taste traditional drinks and learn about crops, animals and tobacco plantations for about an hour. After enjoying the colors and the fresh air of the countryside, we will return to Viñales on horseback another two hours of travel; We are going to visit the lagoon “La Cabra Sabrosa” so you be able to have a bathing in fresh waters, then we comback to expect a beautiful sunset under the shelter of the Viewpoint “Rising Sun”. We assure you of an experience that enchants your senses of nature and makes you feel more alive than ever This "experience" involves environmentally friendly resources and activities. Protection of flora and fauna will be a priority. Other things to note The experience is almost completely developed in countryside, lakes and very close to animals. The itineraries will be under the warm, caribbean sun and the food you can consume are natural from the area. The trail by the lake "The Tasty Goat" is only available between June and November´s Season IMPORTANT: All my guests receive an immediate 20% discount. Check my places here: https://www.airbnb.es/users/115685435/listings

Immerse yourself in a unique experience that combines art, sustainable agriculture and the farm-to-table concept at "Finquita del Arte". Enjoy a comfortable space surrounded by crops, animals and the workshop of plastic artist Miguel A. Rodríguez Mendiola. The day of the experience you must pay in addition 70$/person (cash), and it's necessary the assistance of at least 2 people. Solo travelers must pay 110$ to take this experience, or book a date that already has participants. We will pick you up from your Airbnb on a taxi, to take you to "La Finquita del Arte", right outside Havana. Participate in the care of our farm, learn about self-consumption and enjoy fresh products. In the Art workshop, you'll learn engraving and painting techniques from the local artist. Connect with nature, observe the local fauna and relax in a peaceful environment. Enjoy a delicious meal with the hosts (Vegan is available).

We will be immersing ourselves in Cuban daily life by visiting locals business who had improve the community. Local tourism is part of our tour which takes you directly to people-to-people exchange will be visiting some of the community projects in Havana City, such as: - D'Brujas , it's a store outside of the ordinary, the place , the shop, all is part of the same máster piece of art related with beauty and soap. -Hamel Alley: the most famous alley in the Havana City related with Santeria and witchchaft from the Afrocuban religion. - Clandestina: the most famous and original design shop In the old city - La marca tattoos: where all your tattoos came true - Hairdressers Alley and La Moneda Cubana: bussines in the day and school for the community too , improving and encouraging young Cuban people to do the best they can. We will have some time to exchange experiences with this people and the community, kids, young and the old ones and see how this project change their life.

This is my preferred part of the Havana City, the Rooftop of the “Hostal Vitrales”. The beauty and the incredible views are absolutely amazing. Located in the middle of Old Havana, the place offers a direct view of the bay of Havana and the system of fortifications declared a World Heritage Site in 1982. The experience is based on a salsa class, where you will learn to dance Cuban salsa. The class will be on the most beautiful rooftop in Havana and accompanied by other highly experienced teachers. First i will introduce Yusniel, my friend and super salsa teacher!!!! After a brief warm-up, we will enter the world of Cuban salsa. The goal of this experience is to have fun and dance with each other. We will start with the most basic steps, which will help us understand Cuban music. Little by little we will learn more complex steps, always enjoying Cuban music and its rhythms.

This is my preferred part of the Havana City, the Rooftop of the “Hostal Vitrales”. The beauty and the incredible views are absolutely amazing. Located in the middle of Old Havana, the place offers a direct view of the bay of Havana and the system of fortifications declared a World Heritage Site in 1982. The rooftop hosts a small bar where we will carry out a Masterclass of typical Cuban drinks: - I will introduce my friend Osmani and he will show you how to prepare the best and the most famous coctails in the city, where each one has a story full of curiosities and details that we will also share with you. - Mojito : A classic highball drink that originated in Cuba. Not surprisingly, this cocktail uses ingredients indigenous to Cuba, it was Hemingway's favorite at the bar "La bodeguita del medio" - Daiquiri: A classic rum sour drink, and—much like the martini and margarita—it has also developed into a subfamily of drinks. Many variations take on a variety of flavors, and it's often blended with ice as well. It was Hemingway's favorite at the "El Floridita" bar. - Canchancara: Known as the forerunner of the Daiquiri, and drunk by Cuban revolutionaries fighting off the Spanish at the end of the nineteenth century We will also be talking about curiosities, the roots and several elements around Cuban cocktails how nature, history, culture and religion are magically.

We will jump directly into action when we go out to find our ingredients for a typical lunch at Osmani's house. We will move to the agromercado on Calle Cuarteles in the Old Havana neighborhood where all the vegetables and fruits will be waiting for us. Then we will look for some bread at a local bakery which everyone visits in the mornings. Then we will enjoy a delicious guarapo, one of the most traditional drinks in Cuba made from cane sugar (if they are open lol). That is when I present my friend Osmani, one of the best chefs I know and he will teach us how to prepare the best Cuban lunch with the ingredients we buy. Other things to note We offer VEGAN and VEGETARIAN courses, too. Let us know if you have any allergies or food preference bejore hand. Our kitchen is also children friendly! Are you a professional Chef? Starting a Cuban restaurant? A food blogger? We would love to collaborate with you. Send us a message!

Comenzaré esta experiencia explicando en qué consiste la fotografía callejera, explicaré las reglas legalidad para hacer fotos en la calle, las técnicas de composición, ajustes de la cámara. Hablaremos de cómo aprovechar el momento decisivo y cómo anticiparse al mismo, también incluiré un poco de sicología y filosofía que nos hará sentir más cómodo al acercarnos y realizar la foto frente a sujetos desconocidos y nos hará perder poco a poco el temor. Después caminaremos explorando en cada momento la situación fundamentalmente por lugares concurridos donde haya personas para contar historias, realizar retratos callejeros, tomar fotos de luces, sombras, líneas, curvas, algo interesante para nuestra vista. Para mí la fotografía callejera no tiene reglas, ni rumbos, así que no tengo itinerarios, donde veo una escena iremos allí y trataremos de contar la historia. Other things to note Tener pasión y motivación por la fotografía callejera. Vamos a tomar fotos a personas a corta distancia. Venir lo más ligero posible.

This is my preferred part of the Havana City. The beauty and the incredible views are absolutely amazing. We will be in direct contact with nature by visiting the remaining Forest of Havana and a hidden bar just in the middle of the forest: - I will introduce my friend Albert and he will show you how to prepare the best and the most famous coctails in the city Mojito and Piña Colada, where each one has a story full of curiosities and details that we will also share with you. - The Almendares River: The water main supply for all the citizens in Havana 500 years ago - Isla Josefina: Small island inside the Forrest declared Natural reserve and protected environment It will be a short walk(1.5 km) around the forest where I will show you how nature, history, culture and religion are magically combined, all in the same place Other things to take into account: Let us know if you have any allergies before hand. Our tour is also children friendly! Are you a professional bartender? Starting a Cuban restaurant? A food blogger? We would love to collaborate with you. Send us a message! When we finish the experience I will walk with you to the starting point so you can get a taxi back.

Experiencia de naturaleza en el Valle de Viñales, donde podemos ofrecer nuestros conocimientos a los clientes pero además intercambiar con ellos sobre sus costumbres y tradicionales, para de esta forma buscar la vinculación con la nuestra. Mi experiencia se desarrollará en un ambiente al aire libre en total esparcimiento en contacto directo con la naturaleza y la cultura campesina cubana. Haremos un recorrido caminando por el Valle del Silencio, el cual forma parte del Parque Nacional Viñales donde podrán conocer todo el proceso del tabaco, el ron Guayabita del Pinar, bebida típica de la región, el proceso de elaboración del café y la miel con toda su explicación y además degustación de los mismos, libres de costo. Si lo desean puede comprar tabacos y otros productos. Además durante nuestro viaje lo podemos llevar a una paladar campesina para que disfrute de un delicioso almuerzo campesino. Si desean montar a caballos durante el recorrido también podemos organizarlo para usted con costo extra. Les podemos trasladar en taxi hasta su alojamiento en Viñales.

You’ll jump right into the action of our Cuban day, looking for the main ingredients for our lunch in Estilita's House. First, We will explore the AgroMarket located on/at 26 street in the Nuevo Vedado neighborhood, where all the fresh vegetables and fruits will be waiting for us, then we will grab some bread from the local bakery where everyone goes in the morning. Then we will enjoy the guarapo drink, one of the most tradicional drink made of sugar cane. After that I will introduce you to my friend Estilita, one of the best cook I have ever met and she will show us how to prepare the best Cuban lunch will all the ingredients that we just got. Other things to note We offer VEGAN and VEGETARIAN courses, too. Let us know if you have any allergies or food preference before hand. Our kitchen is also children friendly! Are you a professional Chef? Starting a Cuban restaurant? A food blogger? We would love to collaborate with you. Send us a message!

Let's get inspired by the spirit of Havana, and lose ourselves around its most authentic neighborhoods, reaching some of the greatest pics of your travel! I’ll share stories and guide you through several architectural periods, from Spanish colonization to Cuba’s iconic ‘50s. You’ll get a sense of our people, culture, and traditions along the way. After a time of walk and stories inside old town, we'll jump into the modern side of the city, shooting in a convertible car by the sea and feeling the vibes of the Cuban people. Then we'll go to my favorite bar, where we'll enjoy a great view of the city, while we have a drink and I share with you what life is like for a young Cuban photographer in Havana. Other things to note: No extra payment in cash is needed once you book the experience. Date not listed? Send us a message! If you wish to take part in a photography workshop, please bring your camera as well.

Nos encontraremos fuera del hotel Inglaterra, frente al emblemático parque central, desde ahí comenzaremos a recorrer puntos iconicos en los cuales tomaré sus fotos, las cuales serán perfectas para redes sociales y para inmortalizar tu paso por la Habana. Soy una fotógrafa especializada con años de experiencia en el sector de retratos y moda, será un placer para mi ayudarte a posar y relajarte para obtener los mejores resultados. Durante el recorrido me encantaría que conversáramos de sus experiencias en La Ciudad y sería mi placer contarles más sobre nuestra cultura y nuestra historia mientras tomo sus fotos de una manera espontánea. Así que les recomiendo zapatos cómodos para este día, que estará acompañado de una charla amena que nos permita conocernos para así poder captar tu esencia y las calles de esta ciudad que nunca duerme. Pueden traer cambios de ropa si así lo desean. Si reserva la experiencia privada tiene una hora para tomarse fotos y hacer un recorrido con un auto clásico. El precio del auto está incluido! Si tienes un teléfono iPhone y espacio en su memoria puedo copiarte todas las fotos en formato raw tan pronto terminemos la sesión. También funciona para smartphones que tengan un puerto de carga tipo C. Si quieren ver más de mi trabajo tanto comercial como personal no dejen de revisar mis cuentas en IG @claudiaraymat @shootinginhavana

**If you are in Cuba and unable to book, please ask someone in your country to make the reservation on Airbnb for you. Is Cuba a socialist country? How does free education and health care work in this country? What effect has the Revolution had on Cuban society? In this experience, you will see Cuban life in local markets, pharmacies and stores and you will understand the core of our main social challenges, why there is a black market and how it operates, how people can purchase necessities with currencies different from their salaries and you will also learn about what makes us feel proud to be Cubans, our resilience and idiosyncrasy. Walking around 1.5 kilometers in Old Havana, you will visit a private food market to understand how Cuba's unstable currency impacts people's life. You will visit a pharmacy to learn about Cuba's health care system and why our doctors are so famous worldwide. Then you will go to a ration store so you can observe and understand how the subsidized food functions. Is it free? Are the rations enough for a month? Understand Cuba once and for all, in a simple but insightful manner where you will listen, not only amazing stories, but also statistics that support what you will see while you walk. This is our vision of the real Cuba: the honest way.