Cuba People-to-People Program Photos

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Pottery
The speed and skill of potter, Azariel Santander Alcántara, is remarkable. Guests watch and ask questions as he creates beautiful works of art.
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The Cars
Classic cars = classic Cuba!
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Inspiration
The words of Che Guevara come alive in a tobacco sorting plant, aimed to inspire hard work and dedication.
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Camaguey Ballet
At the Camaguey Ballet Company, a dress rehearsal proves to be as exciting as opening night at the theater. The talent and passion of these dancers is professional grade.
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Art
Art in all forms is an important piece of modern Cuba, as demonstrated in this art museum in Topes de Collantes.
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Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs offers stunning views and historical reminders.
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Viñales Valley
A beautiful way to start the day, gazing at the spectacular views in Viñales.
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Cienfuegos
Another example of the importance of art in Cuba, this sculpture overlooks the bay in Cienfuegos.
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Hemingway's Home
Ernest Hemingway called Cuba home in the 1930s and 40s. Here in “Finca Vigia,” located in the outskirts of Havana, he wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea.
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José Martí Memorial
The José Martí Memorial dominates Revolution Square. The tower and statue is a tribute to Cuba’s national hero.
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Revolution Square
Che Guevara’s image is strong at Revolution Square.
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People to People
Meeting an organic farmer and his family is a People-to-People highlight. Guests learn about the organic process, enjoy the company of Cuban farmers and appreciate a delicious lunch.
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Papa Hemingway
Mr. Hemingway still demands attention at what was once his favorite Havana watering hole, The Floridita.
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Manaca Iznaga
View from the Manaca Iznaga watch tower. A visit to this sugar plantation transports visitors back in time, offering a demonstration of how Cubans processed sugar cane in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Soroa
This orchid garden is a place of paradise in Soroa. Through interaction with the garden’s keepers, guests not only learn about endemic species, but more importantly, the relationship between Cubans and land.
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Hacienda Codina
In the middle of Hacienda Codina rests a gazebo for meditation. After a visit to the park, Raul Castro encouraged the site to be built.
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Papa's Home
Hemingways’s home looks as if he will return at any moment. His possessions are preserved for visitors to enjoy.
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Pottery
The speed and skill of potter, Azariel Santander Alcántara, is remarkable. Guests watch and ask questions as he creates beautiful works of art.
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The Cars
Classic cars = classic Cuba!
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Inspiration
The words of Che Guevara come alive in a tobacco sorting plant, aimed to inspire hard work and dedication.
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Camaguey Ballet
At the Camaguey Ballet Company, a dress rehearsal proves to be as exciting as opening night at the theater. The talent and passion of these dancers is professional grade.
DSC00868
Art
Art in all forms is an important piece of modern Cuba, as demonstrated in this art museum in Topes de Collantes.
DSC00903
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs offers stunning views and historical reminders.
DSC01013
Viñales Valley
A beautiful way to start the day, gazing at the spectacular views in Viñales.
DSC00893
Cienfuegos
Another example of the importance of art in Cuba, this sculpture overlooks the bay in Cienfuegos.
DSC01028
Hemingway's Home
Ernest Hemingway called Cuba home in the 1930s and 40s. Here in “Finca Vigia,” located in the outskirts of Havana, he wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea.
DSC01107
José Martí Memorial
The José Martí Memorial dominates Revolution Square. The tower and statue is a tribute to Cuba’s national hero.
DSC01103
Revolution Square
Che Guevara’s image is strong at Revolution Square.
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People to People
Meeting an organic farmer and his family is a People-to-People highlight. Guests learn about the organic process, enjoy the company of Cuban farmers and appreciate a delicious lunch.
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Papa Hemingway
Mr. Hemingway still demands attention at what was once his favorite Havana watering hole, The Floridita.
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Manaca Iznaga
View from the Manaca Iznaga watch tower. A visit to this sugar plantation transports visitors back in time, offering a demonstration of how Cubans processed sugar cane in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Soroa
This orchid garden is a place of paradise in Soroa. Through interaction with the garden’s keepers, guests not only learn about endemic species, but more importantly, the relationship between Cubans and land.
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Hacienda Codina
In the middle of Hacienda Codina rests a gazebo for meditation. After a visit to the park, Raul Castro encouraged the site to be built.
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Papa's Home
Hemingways’s home looks as if he will return at any moment. His possessions are preserved for visitors to enjoy.