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Cuba
G UL F OF ME XI CO
8 days
Trip Code: SGCU
History
Culture
Havana Viñales Zapata Peninsula Bay of Pigs Cienfuegos
CARIBBEAN SEA
Santa Clara CUB A Trinidad Cayo Blanco coral reefs
Cuba
from £1,169pp
Also included: Tour leader with you at all times. All elements & meals
2 teachers go free.
Based on 20 students.
UNESCO World Heritage sites, Latin culture and Cuba's notorious political history make this a diverse and thought-provoking destination for schools. Join us for an in-depth exploration of Cuba's past and present and experience a fascinating blend of atmospheric cities, tropical beaches and traditional agriculture practices. You'll encounter the limestone rock formations in Vinales, explore the crumbling Colonial grandeur of Havana and feast your eyes on the infamous Bay of Pigs.
Subject focus overview
· KS4-5 Impact of tourism on the social
ideals of communism.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1/2 Havana Fly to Havana and
transfer to hotel. Explore this iconic city with a local guide, going beyond the grand colonial buildings and plazas to the forts. to Cienfuegos, a city set in a beautiful bay with a strong history of French settlers and pirates. Day 7 Trinidad-Santi Spiritus Visit the charming city of Trinidad, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Santa Spiritus, visit a local market and rations store for an insight into Cuban life Day 8 Santa Clara In Santa Clara visit Che Guevara's mausoleum and learn about the last stages of the Cuban revolution. Transfer to Havana for your flight back to the UK. Fly home.
Fact file
Anyone in good health should be able to take part. There are some moderate walks. The joint effect of temperature and humidity can be tiring. Some accommodation may be basic and expectations may need to be adjusted. Related subject areas Geography History Culture Transport Chartered bus, Boat Accommodation 7 nights hotel Meals included Full Board
· KS3-5 Urban land use in a less
economically developed country.
· KS3-5 Farming in a less economically
developed country and study of the local farming methods. Assess the impact made on the natural environment.
Day 3/4 National Park of Vinales
Travel to Vinales, a traditional agricultural area, known for its mogotes - sheersided limestone rock formations. Day 5 Bay of Pigs Travel to the Bay of Pigs, the famous landing site in 1961 of CIA-trained Cuban exiles aiming to stir up a counter revolution. Visit an endangered crocodile breeding centre. Transfer to your hotel on a soft, sandy beach.
Student outcomes
· Evaluatetheimpactthetouristtradehashad on the social structure of Cuban society. · LearnhowthecitizensofHavanamadetheircity into the world leader in urban organic agriculture. · ExploretheValledeVinales,andlearn traditional farming practices of cultivating tobacco and sugar cane. · EvaluatewhatdirectionthepeopleofCuba would like to take in the future.
Day 6 Caleta Buena Cienfuegos
Morning on the beach. After lunch, travel
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For more information call 0845 564 6259 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/schools
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