Havana, Santa Clara
In spite of the many mistakes and injustices committed against the LGBT community in the early days of the Cuban Revolution and considering the subcultures of male dominance and Machismo, today Cuba has taken long strides in the defense and validation of ͞the others͟. After all, Cuba is the only country in the World that dedicates an institutionalized day to fight homophobia. Learn about what the Cuban government and institutions are doing to advance the cause of the LGBT community. Explore how an infrastructure-less community is creating a space of its own and for its own. Join the LGBT community as they go about their lives, and face daily challenges.
Included
All of our itineraries are tailor-made, and curated to meet your interests.
All Cuba itineraries are in compliance with current US regulations for travel to Cuba.
Included in your program are: Required US travel documentation, Cuban visa, accommodations, meals (as indicated), personalized assistance (Cuban guide, Trip-Leader, Cuban Concierge, as indicated), transportation in air-conditioned transports, activities, guest speakers, and visits, and bottle of water daily.
Excluded from your program are: airfare, gratuities and personal expenses.
Sample Activities
Bike tour of the City of Havana, with members of the LGBT community
Presentation on race, gender, and sexual orientation issues by Cuban scholars
Visit to Mi Cayito and Malecon, major gay and lesbian hangouts in Havana
Visit to El Mejunje, a cultural space for the freedom of expression of sexual orientation
Meeting with the National Center for Sex Education
Screening of documentary and feature film, depicting the LGBT experience in Cuba, and Q&A with directors and actors
Drag shows and encounters with members of the LGBT community and other NGO’s working to advance the cause of the LGBT community
Farmers’ Market and Craft Market
Numerous music venues
Visit to the neighborhoods of Regla and Guanabacoa
Ride on ferryboat across the Bay of Havana
Museum of Religions
Callejon de Hamel Rumba
Accommodations
Accommodations are included in your program. Our offers go from luxury hotels to boutique hotels, to private mansions, to humbler and more budget-sensitive properties. Let our team know what you are looking for and we will be happy to accommodate.
Meals
Our lineup of restaurants includes the best private restaurants (paladars) across the island. If your meal is included, know that you will have the opportunity to eat a la carte (not a set menu). And, your meal always includes 2 drinks. You are only responsible for wine, hard liqueur, and gratuity. All reservations are very flexible and can be changed or canceled on your request.
Guides
Our Cuban guides are among the best in the country, not only for their high standards of professionalism but also for their personal character. They will be very quickly become your Cuban sidekick, your friends, and often times a new addition to your familial networks.
Request a sample or your personally curated initial itinerary and quote.
call +1-786-955-6660 or email contactus@acjourneys.com