Discover Cuba Through Authentic Cultural Exchange

Hosted at Alma Cuba , an independently operated creative studio in Old Havana, this educational workshop provides structured instruction in fabric and paper marbling techniques while facilitating authorized, meaningful interaction with independent Cuban designers. The program is designed to support a women-led creative community through direct engagement, skills transfer, and economic support to self-employed Cuban artisans working outside the state sector, in full alignment with the U.

Step beyond the traditional studio setting and into a thoughtfully designed outdoor experience that blends movement, mindfulness, and cultural exchange. Bike Into Nature is a guided cycling and yoga journey led by a professional yoga instructor specializing in personalized, breath-centered practices.

Step into the vibrant world of Cuban visual culture at CartelOn. Through this unique, hands-on experience designed to connect you directly with local Cuban artists and in independent creative spaces.

Step into the heart of Cuban creativity with Carsueños Community Project, a unique grassroots initiative founded by Carmen Soto González. This vibrant space invites you to connect directly with local artisans and experience an authentic expression of community-driven art.

This structured cultural exchange takes place at Centro de las Raíces, Cuba’s first cultural center dedicated to Afro aesthetics and identity and headquarters of the Beyond Roots initiative. The program offers participants the opportunity to engage directly with the women leaders—known as Las Jefazas—who bring the project’s mission to life.

Experience the natural beauty and cultural richness of Viñales Valley through a community-focused bike tour. This guided experience is designed to support the Cuban people by fostering direct interaction with independent farmers, local guides, and small-scale entrepreneurs, while exploring one of Cuba's most iconic rural regions.

This hands-on indigo dyeing workshop offers an educational introduction to traditional fabric dyeing techniques at Alma Cuba Shop, an independent creative space committed to cultural design, sustainability, and independent Cuban artisan empowerment. Participants learn Shibori folding and dyeing methods while supporting Cuba’s private creative economy.

This educational, community-based workshop takes place at Alma Cuba Shop, an independently operated creative space in Old Havana dedicated to empowering Cuban artists and designers, primarily women, through hands-on craftsmanship and sustainable practices. Participants learn traditional handmade paper techniques while engaging directly with independent Cuban artisans, supporting small-scale creative work outside the state sector.

Experience Viñales from a unique perspective on horseback, traveling through its dramatic landscapes while engaging directly with independent farmers and local entrepreneurs. This immersive journey is designed to foster meaningful, people-to-people connections and provide insight into rural Cuban life.

This guided workshop visit takes place at Vitria , an independently Cuban owned stained-glass workshop and business in Old Havana. The experience combines cultural education with direct support of individual Cuban artisans.

Meet the founder of D’eco, an independent Cuban wellness and artisanal cosmetics project, and discover how creativity and entrepreneurship come together in modern Cuba. Designed under the Support for the Cuban People category, this experience encourages meaningful interaction with a self-employed Cuban entrepreneur while directly supporting the local, non-state economy.