Specialized Journeys
The Arts in Cuba
African Heritage in Cuban Culture
African Heritage in Cuban Culture
April 7-12, 2025
Deadline for Registration
January 7, 2025
Our Journey allows for learning about the vibrant richness of the arts in Cuba. As an art-focused program we promote the understanding of Cuban art, using an educational approach that integrates pre-travel informational emails (Cuba Info Bytes) about the arts in Cuba and venues to be visited. The Journey is a unique opportunity to learn about architectural restoration, community arts, dance, music, and contemporary visual arts.
African Heritage in Cuban Culture
African Heritage in Cuban Culture
African Heritage in Cuban Culture
May 12-17, 2025
Deadline for Registration
February 12, 2025
Explore the history and culture of the Afro Cuban people, not known by many and unexplored by most visitors. You will discover the history of the African heritage in Cuba, ecological communities that evolved form their efforts, creative people in the arts and the history of resilient and friendly people. The Journey is a unique opportunity to learn and experience day-to-day life in urban and rural Cuba through guided visits.
Panoramic Journey
Cuban Colonial Cities: Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos
November 3-9, 2025
Deadline for Registration
August 3, 2025
This journey allows for learning about the art, history and architectural value of the Colonial Cities of Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad. In Havana we will learn about Cuban art and the colonial and post colonial architectural styles and the restoration efforts that makes Havana the most impressive historical city center in the Caribbean and one of the most notable in the American continent as a whole.
After our experience in Havana we will travel to Cienfuegos and Trinidad. The colonial town of Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 in the Spanish territory but was initially settled by immigrants of French origin. It became a trading place for sugar cane, tobacco and coffee. Founded in the early 16th century, Trinidad, in honor of the Holy Trinity, was a bridgehead for the conquest of the American continent.
Journey Leaders
Pedro Schuck
Marcos Carvajal
Marcos Carvajal
Pedro was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. His 50 years in the field of education represent an accumulation of professional experiences as elementary school teacher, corporate training and development specialist, community educator and consultant, professor and administrator in higher education institutions. After 25 years in Cambridge College, in 2015, Pedro became Professor Emeritus.
A graduate from Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Harvard and Boston universities, Pedro specialized in instructional design, learning environments, social education and educational administration. Pedro was also the founder of the Cambridge College Puerto Rico Center, implementing graduate programs in education, management, and counseling psychology.
In 2000 Pedro founded PuertoRicoCubArtEdu to provide travel experiences for educational and art organizations interested in the cultures of Cuba and Puerto Rico, framed by the understanding, respect and appreciation of the historical contributions made by their people in the fields of arts, community education and general wellness.
Marcos Carvajal
Marcos Carvajal
Marcos Carvajal
Marcos Carvajal is a visual artist-educator, a visionary and Journey Leader, and founder of PuertoRicoCubArtEdu.
Born in Santos Suarez, Havana, Cuba, Marcos started to study art with his father when he was nine. His formal studies continued at the University of Havana Medical School. He continued studies at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts / Tufts in Boston, and Cambridge College. He taught art courses at Montserrat School of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts, Jájome School of Art in Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico, and the School of Fine Arts / Tufts in Boston.
As a visiting faculty member at the SMFA, Marcos facilitated courses such as "Painting in the Rain Forest of Puerto Rico" and "Making Art in Cuba: An Interdisciplinary Exchange" for the International Department. Presently, Marcos works from his studio in Sarasota, Florida.
Testimonials
It is truly wonderful when so many ask us how was your trip to Cuba? We loved it - the Entel "family" enjoyed not only being together, but sharing with the rest of the group our 6 days with you two. It was a Journey we will always remember!
Syd and Irwin Entel
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My trip to Cuba with CubArtEdu was a wonderful experience that I will treasure. Each day brought a variety of cultural and artistic offerings; it seemed as though artistic jewels were around each corner. I am looking forward to my next visit to Cuba: its people, food, art, and everyday life! Nancy Kramer
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Thank you for being so caring in all you did for us! It was a most "eye opening" experience. The people were warm and wonderful! Its Art was fantastic! It was all so special! Pat
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I want to thank you again for the fantastic Cuba trip that I was able to participate in last month. Throughout my life I have traveled a lot and all over the world, but the visit to Cuba facilitated by you will forever be on my Top 10 list. Not only because of the heart and soul you both clearly put into this trip, but also because of the beauty of the country and the Cuban people. I think I did fall in love with both of them - the country and the people! Markus Dobler
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We left feeling very connected to Cuba. For the most part we (U.S. citizens) were very well received despite of the hardship. The Cuban people are proud, positive and beautiful. Steward & Francene Tabak
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Having experienced the happy, friendly Cuban people I feel so appreciative being able to say I love Cubans and adore their music and feel sorry that it has taken so long for this new beginning between our countries.
Susan Von Gries
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I understand more clearly how Cuban people live and what are their challenges and see that the artistic drive for creating is universal.
Judy Levine
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Astounded at quality of Cuban art. Love the Cuban people.
Jack Weinberg
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The program was an exceptionally well-integrated one. It combined performances, studio exchanges, Cuban culture and history in perfect balance. Mary Smith
License to Travel to Cuba
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) General License for People to People (P2P) (515.565 b)
Based on new regulations (2022) for travel to Cuba, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the agency regulating the embargo against Cuba, made the following announcement regarding group travel to Cuba. We only promote group travel to Cuba under the regulations of OFAC's educational people-to-people license.
Group people-to-people travel is educational travel not involving academic study pursuant to a degree program that takes place under the auspices of an organization that is subject to U.S. jurisdiction that sponsors such exchanges to promote people-to-people contact. Travelers utilizing this travel authorization must maintain a full-time schedule of educational exchange activities that are intended to enhance contact with the Cuban people, support civil society in Cuba, or promote the Cuban people’s independence from Cuban authorities, and that will result in meaningful interaction between the traveler and individuals in Cuba. An employee, consultant, or agent of the group must accompany each group to ensure that each traveler maintains a full-time schedule of educational exchange activities.
Based on this announcement, our programs are authorized and will be delivered in compliance with the new regulations.
Respeto
RESPETO (Viajes a Cuba éticos y responsables) es una asociación profesional estadounidense que agrupa a organizaciones no lucrativas, agentes de viajes, turoperadores y otros proveedores de servicios de viajes, que promueve y realiza viajes a Cuba éticos y socialmente responsables.
Respect
RESPECT (Ethical and Responsible Travel to Cuba) is a US professional association that brings together non-profit organizations, travel agents, tour operators and other travel service providers, which promotes and conducts ethical and socially responsible trips to Cuba.