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Ivan Chefs Justo is an exquisite private home turned gourmet restaurant in Old Havana. Ivan Chefs Justo is named after two chefs, Ivan and Justo. This is undoubtedly one of the best paladares in Cuba. Adding to its draw, Ivan is known for having served as Fidel Castro’s private chef. His paladar has received numerous visits by world-wide celebrity chefs, actors and musicians.
Walking Tour Old Havana
Walking Tour Old Havana
Step back in time on an exclusive walking tour of Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. More than just beautiful colonial architecture, this is an immersive journey into the city's living history, where every cobblestone street and ornate facade tells a story of cultural fusion, resilience, and artistic spirits.
The experience includes visits to leading local creative projects such as La Marca, Centro de Las Raíces, and Clandestina, among others, offering a direct look into Havana’s contemporary entrepreneurial and artistic scene.
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Experience riding in a classic 1950’s American car kept up over the decades with Cuban ingenuity and foreign makeshift parts. Tour Havana, Cuba’s capital city in a classic 1950’s convertible from the Almendares Forest and the Revolution Square to the Cristo Statue that overlooks the city of Havana.
Dinner on your own
Dinner on your own
Day 3
Day 3
Salsa and Casino class
Salsa and Casino class
Begin your journey into the heart of Cuban motion with an introductory class dedicated to salsa and casino at La Casona del Son. Guided by expert instructors, you will master the fundamental steps and the unique circular flow that distinguishes Cuban casino from other styles. This dance session builds the essential rhythmic foundation and partner connection needed to navigate the vibrant dance floors of Havana with confidence.
It is the biggest art museum in Cuba with an impressive collection of paintings and sculptures. Its main goals are to restore, preserve, and promote works belonging to the heritage of the Cuban people. This visit will focus on the work of Cuban contemporary artists in a private curatorial guided tour.
The Museum is proudly dedicated to its mantra of investigating, educating, and inspiring society. It houses the largest collection of art in the Caribbean. Despite the ups and downs experienced by the country, it remains a fascinating cultural landmark.
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
A Gaudi-esque art-studio-turned-gallery created by visual artist José Fuster in Jaimanitas on the western outskirts of Havana. (Interview Report by NBC News on Fusterlandia). Fúster is known as the Picasso of the Caribbean, and has named his community as Fusterlandia. Fúster, together with local youth, has mosaiced over 80 houses with ornate murals to suit the personality of each inhabitant.
As a central component of our Support for the Cuban People program, this project emphasizes meaningful engagement with Cuban artists and community members, support for independent livelihoods, and tangible contributions that strengthen their resources and autonomy.
Together, we will contribute to a community project developed around Habana Compass’s priorities. Activities may include repairing or constructing percussion instruments, improving rehearsal and learning spaces, or creating materials for use by the company or local schools and communities. Materials and services will be sourced from local independent businesses, supporting Cuban entrepreneurs and keeping the project’s economic benefits within the non-state sector.
Alongside this shared work, dance sessions, rehearsals, and visits to artists’ neighborhoods will create opportunities for sustained personal connection and exchange.
Specific activities will be developed with Habana Compass according to its needs and participants’ skills, with the goal of leaving useful resources, shared knowledge, and lasting connections that support the artists’ continued work and greater independence from the Cuban state.
Dinner on your own
Dinner on your own
Day 4
Day 4
Located on the outskirts of Havana, Finca Tungasuk offers a retreat of serenity and a deep connection with nature through an organic, family-run farming project. During this day trip, delegates can explore the fields and participate in a farm-to-table experience, where local ingredients are transformed into an honest and creative gastronomic proposal. It is the ideal setting for a reflective pause away from the city's pace, providing insight into the resilience and innovation of Cuba's contemporary agroecological movement.
Lunch at Tungasuk Farm (included)
Lunch at Tungasuk Farm (included)
Return to Havana
Return to Havana
As a central component of our Support for the Cuban People program, this project emphasizes meaningful engagement with Cuban artists and community members, support for independent livelihoods, and tangible contributions that strengthen their resources and autonomy.
Together, we will contribute to a community project developed around Habana Compass’s priorities. Activities may include repairing or constructing percussion instruments, improving rehearsal and learning spaces, or creating materials for use by the company or local schools and communities. Materials and services will be sourced from local independent businesses, supporting Cuban entrepreneurs and keeping the project’s economic benefits within the non-state sector.
Alongside this shared work, dance sessions, rehearsals, and visits to artists’ neighborhoods will create opportunities for sustained personal connection and exchange.
Specific activities will be developed with Habana Compass according to its needs and participants’ skills, with the goal of leaving useful resources, shared knowledge, and lasting connections that support the artists’ continued work and greater independence from the Cuban state.
Early group dinner at Casa (included)
Early group dinner at Casa (included)
Day 5
Day 5
Salsa and Casino class
Salsa and Casino class
Begin your journey into the heart of Cuban motion with an introductory class dedicated to salsa and casino at La Casona del Son. Guided by expert instructors, you will master the fundamental steps and the unique circular flow that distinguishes Cuban casino from other styles. This dance session builds the essential rhythmic foundation and partner connection needed to navigate the vibrant dance floors of Havana with confidence.
Curatorial tour of Callejon de Hamel
Curatorial tour of Callejon de Hamel
The two-block long alley has become a shrine to Afro-Cuban religious art created by painter and sculptor Salvador González. Our visit will include a tour of altars venerating the Yoruba deities that exhibit the hybrid of Cuba’s cultural heritage known as Santeria and Ocha-Ifa mixed with a showcase of Yoruba dance and musical traditions. On Sundays the alleyway comes to life with live rumba drumming.
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Visit with Yazmin & Beat Zero rehearsal
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes visit with Yazmin & Beat Zero during a live rehearsal in Havana. This intimate experience offers a unique opportunity to observe Yazmin's the creative process, engage with the international and local musicians who will perform with her, and gain insight into the cultural and musical exchanges that inspire the band's distinctive sound.
A cooking oil warehouse that has been converted into an art gallery, music venue and theatre. Your delegation will receive a private curatorial tour of FAC. FAC is an example of Cuba’s new arts economic model for cultural entertainment, partially administered by the Ministry of Culture and whereby internal kiosks, bars and restaurants are privately owned. At FAC you can buy art, jewelry and clothes by up-and-coming Cuban designers.
**As of June 6, 2026, FAC has announced a temporary closure. If FAC does not reopen prior to the program dates, this experience will be replaced with a comparable cultural activity of similar educational and artistic value.
Dinner on your own at FAC
Dinner on your own at FAC
Day 6
Day 6
Seaside Educational Excursion
Seaside Educational Excursion
Enjoy an educational experience along Havana’s northeast coast to discover the stunning biodiversity living beneath the surface. During this excursion, marine biology specialists will guide participants in identifying local species and understanding mangrove and reef ecosystems. It is a unique opportunity to connect with the natural environment while learning about the importance of conservation and the balance of marine flora and fauna.
Seaside group lunch (included)
Seaside group lunch (included)
Return to Havana
Return to Havana
Group dinner at Casa (included)
Group dinner at Casa (included)
Day 7
Day 7
Visit to Hemingway House "Finca Vigía"
Visit to Hemingway House "Finca Vigía"
Finca Vigía was once the residence of Ernest Hemingway. The building was built in 1886 and the writer lived there from 1939 to 1960. While living at Finca Vigía, Hemingway wrote much of "For Whom the Bell Tolls," a novel about the Spanish Civil War. There he also wrote "The Old Man and the Sea" about a fisherman who lived in the nearby town of Cojímar.
Walking Tour of Cojímar
Walking Tour of Cojímar
Walking tour of Cojimar, the small fishing town east of Havana where Hemingway wrote his highly acclaimed novel, “The Old Man and the Sea.”
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
As a central component of our Support for the Cuban People program, this project emphasizes meaningful engagement with Cuban artists and community members, support for independent livelihoods, and tangible contributions that strengthen their resources and autonomy.
Together, we will contribute to a community project developed around Habana Compass’s priorities. Activities may include repairing or constructing percussion instruments, improving rehearsal and learning spaces, or creating materials for use by the company or local schools and communities. Materials and services will be sourced from local independent businesses, supporting Cuban entrepreneurs and keeping the project’s economic benefits within the non-state sector.
Alongside this shared work, dance sessions, rehearsals, and visits to artists’ neighborhoods will create opportunities for sustained personal connection and exchange.
Specific activities will be developed with Habana Compass according to its needs and participants’ skills, with the goal of leaving useful resources, shared knowledge, and lasting connections that support the artists’ continued work and greater independence from the Cuban state.
Yazmin & BeatZero Concert (Dinner on your own)
Yazmin & BeatZero Concert (Dinner on your own)
Conclude your journey with an intimate live performance by Yazmin & Beat Zero in Havana. Blending soulful bilingual lyrics, Cuban-inspired rhythms, and influences from Folk, Rock, and Jazz, Yazmin and her band create an uplifting and emotionally rich musical experience. From heartfelt ballads to energetic, dance-worthy piano-driven arrangements, this special evening offers a memorable celebration of the cultural connections explored throughout the program.
Day 8
Day 8
As a central component of our Support for the Cuban People program, this project emphasizes meaningful engagement with Cuban artists and community members, support for independent livelihoods, and tangible contributions that strengthen their resources and autonomy.
Together, we will contribute to a community project developed around Habana Compass’s priorities. Activities may include repairing or constructing percussion instruments, improving rehearsal and learning spaces, or creating materials for use by the company or local schools and communities. Materials and services will be sourced from local independent businesses, supporting Cuban entrepreneurs and keeping the project’s economic benefits within the non-state sector.
Alongside this shared work, dance sessions, rehearsals, and visits to artists’ neighborhoods will create opportunities for sustained personal connection and exchange.
Specific activities will be developed with Habana Compass according to its needs and participants’ skills, with the goal of leaving useful resources, shared knowledge, and lasting connections that support the artists’ continued work and greater independence from the Cuban state.
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Group Lunch at Casa (included)
Visit to the San Jose Art Fair
Visit to the San Jose Art Fair
Located in a renovated shipping warehouse along Havana’s Bay is the San José Art Fair, Havana's biggest souvenir market. It has two floors and has all types of souvenirs, art, paintings, pottery, textiles, tobacco shops, and cafeterias.
Time for packing and debriefing
Time for packing and debriefing
Farewell dinner (included) and optional dance evening
Farewell dinner (included) and optional dance evening
Day 9
Day 9
Check out at Casa
Airport transfers
Flights out of Havana
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