“AFRO CUBAN ROOTS” Tour
General Information
- Category: Half day tours
- Modality: Landing tours
- Duration: 4 hrs aprox
- Departure time: 10.00 hrs
- Tour guide: Yes
- Children are allowed: Yes
- Languages spoken: Spanish and English
- Location: San Ignacio No. 657 e/ Jesús María y Merced, Habana Vieja, La Habana, Cuba. Zip Code: 10 100.
Program Details
“AFRO CUBAN ROOTS” Tour
What will we do?
First, we will share a cup of coffee and get to know each other at our store in Old Havana. From there we will travel to the town of Guanabacoa, the cradle of Afro-Cuban culture. Once there we´ll walk through the streets of our town, having a firsthand contact with the Cuban life and the Afro Cuban Practices. Finally we will meet a “Babalawo”--the highest priest of Santeria. He will cleanse us at his altar and explain us about how he looks into people’s future and gives advice based on what he sees. Additionally, we will enjoy typical Afro-Cuban food and we’ll end the day under the shadow of a sacred Ceiba tree listening to emblematic music played by some members of the community, while we taste a cup of Aguardiente, the beverage used in all Afro-Cuban religious practices. You will come as a guest but you will leave being part of the community.
Note:
Once we finish the experience, if you wish you can stay for a reading with the Babalawo as a perfect opportunity to take a closer look at what the future has in store for you. It has an additional cost. Taxi will drop you back at our Store in Old Havana. It´s the first afro Cuban store in Cuba, a place where you can enjoy unique products especially crafted. This will be an amazing opportunity for you to support local talents.
What´s included?:
- Welcoming Coffee
- Beer at a local bar
- A cup of "Aguardiente"
- Round Trip Transportation
- Traditional Afro Cuban Meal
- Music show
Time: 10:00 hrs - 14:00 hrs.
Meeting Point: San Ignacio 657 between Jesús María and Merced. Old Havana.
TIPS: - Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera and water bottle.
• This tour operates without a minimum of passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
• The pick-ups can have a delay of up to 15 minutes, depending on the number of hotels and the punctuality of the customers.
Cancellation Policy
• In case of cancellation up to 72 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 10% of the excursion fare will be charged. • Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied. • Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.