{"id":3296,"date":"2026-03-27T14:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?p=3296"},"modified":"2026-03-27T15:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T19:15:14","slug":"how-to-support-community-projects-in-cuba-through-visits-volunteering-and-donations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/how-to-support-community-projects-in-cuba-through-visits-volunteering-and-donations\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Support Community Projects in Cuba Through Visits, Volunteering, and Donations"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3296\" class=\"elementor elementor-3296\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6886b24 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6886b24\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f29cf0\" data-id=\"4f29cf0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3159807 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3159807\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"659\">Travel to Cuba has always been about connection with its culture, landscapes and, above all, its people. For many travellers, the opportunity to participate in volunteer activities in Cuba adds a deeper dimension to their journey.<\/p><p data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"659\">In the times the country is currently experiencing, initiatives that support local communities have become even more meaningful. Small acts of collaboration and solidarity can have a real impact, and any support that can be offered to community projects is deeply valued.<\/p><p data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"942\">At Cuba Private Travel, we collaborate with a number of community projects and local initiatives across the island, offering travellers the possibility to participate in meaningful experiences that support local communities, cultural initiatives and environmental projects.<\/p><p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1124\">These activities are always optional and designed to complement a journey through Cuba while supporting projects that are already creating positive impact within their communities.<\/p><p data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1124\">Below are some of the <strong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1192\">community and volunteer projects in Cuba<\/strong> that we proudly highlight to our travellers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd30205 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd30205\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9585873\" data-id=\"9585873\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea9bece elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea9bece\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Finca Tungasuk. Sustainable Agriculture.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-018c741 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"018c741\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c9c95a\" data-id=\"2c9c95a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5da8ffb elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"5da8ffb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=finca%20tungasuk&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"finca tungasuk\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"finca tungasuk\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-de5330b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"de5330b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7ccd48\" data-id=\"f7ccd48\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47fa13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c47fa13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Finca Tungasuk is an agroecological farm founded by Alfredo and chef Annabelle Cantarero, who created the project with the idea of reconnecting food, land and community. Located just outside Havana, the farm focuses on organic agriculture and sustainable farming practices inspired by the principles of the Slow Food movement.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-96038c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"96038c2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8263e89\" data-id=\"8263e89\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49890ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49890ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/finca-tungasuck.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1699\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/finca-tungasuck.png 650w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/finca-tungasuck-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f67ca4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f67ca4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e36563\" data-id=\"7e36563\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8bed71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8bed71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"965\">The project combines agriculture with gastronomy, producing seasonal crops that are used directly in meals prepared on the farm. This \u201cfarm-to-table\u201d philosophy allows visitors to experience how food can be grown, harvested and enjoyed in harmony with nature.<\/p><p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"965\">The bee experience at Finca Tungasuk offers a closer look at the delicate balance of life on the farm. Through this hands-on encounter, guests discover the importance of bees to pollination, biodiversity, and sustainable farming, while connecting with one of rural Cuba\u2019s most authentic landscapes.<\/p><p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1345\">Through Cuba Private Travel, visitors can arrange a visit to the farm and participate in hands-on activities that may include seasonal planting, harvesting or learning about sustainable agriculture alongside the farmers. For travellers interested in volunteer-style experiences, this offers a unique opportunity to contribute while gaining insight into rural Cuban life.\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1539\">Guests may also take part in cooking workshops or enjoy shared meals prepared with ingredients grown directly on the land, creating a deeper connection between agriculture, food and community.<\/p><p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1716\">Getting your hands in the soil, connecting with nature and sharing time with the people behind the project offers travellers a meaningful perspective on the Cuban countryside.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f2689e1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f2689e1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e33d0f9\" data-id=\"e33d0f9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b5b4d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b5b4d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Caritas Cuba. Community Support and Social Programs.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d255de0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d255de0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a801062\" data-id=\"a801062\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f485f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"f485f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Caritas%20orga%2C%20Cuba&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Caritas orga, Cuba\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Caritas orga, Cuba\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f69ae88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f69ae88\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-130204a\" data-id=\"130204a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ba9d4a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ba9d4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3161\">Caritas Cuba is one of the most established humanitarian organisations operating on the island. Founded in 1991 by the Cuban Catholic Church, it works through a network of dioceses and community centres across the country, supporting vulnerable communities through a variety of social programmes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ab3c06d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ab3c06d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d7fa2c\" data-id=\"7d7fa2c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-879d4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"879d4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3302\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1-1024x635.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1-768x476.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1-1536x952.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MG_0257-scaled-1-2048x1270.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eb681da elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eb681da\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59be994\" data-id=\"59be994\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e34257c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e34257c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"850\">The organisation focuses on initiatives that assist elderly people living alone, families in vulnerable situations, people with disabilities, and communities affected by economic hardship or natural disasters.<\/p><p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1042\">Caritas also develops programmes related to community development, social inclusion, training workshops and humanitarian assistance, working with thousands of volunteers throughout Cuba.<\/p><p data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1303\">Visitors may learn about the work carried out by Caritas and engage with some of its community initiatives, gaining a deeper understanding of the important role this organisation plays in Cuban society.<\/p><p data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1560\">Travellers who wish to offer additional support may also contribute through donations of essential items or direct support to specific programmes, coordinated in advance with the organisation to ensure that assistance responds to real community needs.<\/p><p data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1748\">Meeting the people involved in these initiatives provides travellers with a meaningful perspective on the spirit of solidarity that continues to shape many communities across the island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a52b9c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a52b9c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ea7d04\" data-id=\"3ea7d04\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e38c35b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e38c35b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sisters of Charity. A legacy of Compassion.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-54b126e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"54b126e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-841791a\" data-id=\"841791a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b93ebe2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"b93ebe2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=edad%20de%20oro%2C%20habana%2C%20cuba&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"edad de oro, habana, cuba\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"edad de oro, habana, cuba\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7e6c97 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7e6c97\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bdf72ca\" data-id=\"bdf72ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4102d74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4102d74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"638\">The Sisters of Charity have been present in Cuba since the 19th century, dedicating their work to education, healthcare and social assistance for vulnerable communities. Their presence on the island dates back to 1869, when members of the congregation began supporting charitable and educational initiatives.<\/p><p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"638\">One of the projects they support in Havana is \u201cLa Edad de Oro\u201d, a orphanage inspired by the famous children&#8217;s book written by Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ed, the Cuban national hero and poet. The name reflects the project\u2019s mission: to create a nurturing environment focused on the wellbeing, education and development of children.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b7ff7f5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b7ff7f5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-dbd4aa5\" data-id=\"dbd4aa5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb6957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4cb6957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1151\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20120331-cuba-4627.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3303\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20120331-cuba-4627.jpg 1151w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20120331-cuba-4627-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20120331-cuba-4627-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20120331-cuba-4627-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1151px) 100vw, 1151px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5c9637e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5c9637e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-776549b\" data-id=\"776549b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2135431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2135431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"1007\">Over the years, the Sisters have developed programmes focused on supporting children, assisting elderly members of the community and providing help to families in vulnerable situations. Their work often includes educational activities, community outreach and social assistance projects carried out in collaboration with local parishes and community organisations.<\/p><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1308\">Visitors may have the opportunity to learn about the work of the Sisters of Charity and visit some of the community initiatives they support, gaining a deeper understanding of the long tradition of humanitarian service that continues to shape many Cuban communities.<\/p><p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1508\">Meeting the people involved in these initiatives offers travellers a unique perspective on the dedication and compassion that have defined the work of the Sisters of Charity in Cuba for generations<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bd67ae7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bd67ae7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-41f043b\" data-id=\"41f043b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f991ffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f991ffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Muraleando. Art Transforming a Community.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c79debb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c79debb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6b2e5b4\" data-id=\"6b2e5b4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46161bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"46161bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=muraleando&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"muraleando\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"muraleando\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fcf120b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fcf120b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da01ccf\" data-id=\"da01ccf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-805cb16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"805cb16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Muraleando is one of Havana\u2019s most inspiring community cultural projects. Located in the Lawton neighbourhood of the Diez de Octubre district, the initiative was founded in 2001 by Cuban artists Manuel D\u00edaz Baldrich and Ernesto Quirch Paz.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-48ddaa1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"48ddaa1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-54cb48c\" data-id=\"54cb48c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ace568f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ace568f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20230130-WA0001.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3304\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20230130-WA0001.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20230130-WA0001-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5fe71af elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5fe71af\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c3a4e7\" data-id=\"5c3a4e7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad99132 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad99132\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"831\">The project began with a simple idea: to transform an abandoned dumping ground into a creative space for the neighbourhood. What started as small free art workshops for local children gradually evolved into a vibrant cultural centre where murals, sculptures and artistic installations now cover the surrounding walls.<\/p><p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1123\">Today Muraleando hosts workshops in painting, ceramics, music, dance and engraving, many of them aimed at children and young people from the community. The project regularly organises exhibitions, performances and cultural activities that bring together residents, artists and visitors.<\/p><p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1243\">Muraleando has become a powerful example of how art can strengthen community identity and help transform urban spaces.<\/p><p data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1243\">Our travellers may visit the project, meet some of the artists involved and learn about the story behind this remarkable initiative.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-556f243 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"556f243\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-876c1af\" data-id=\"876c1af\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0e7d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a0e7d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quisicuaba Project: 35 years sharing love<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4fa181a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4fa181a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3befa47\" data-id=\"3befa47\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65f4afa elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"65f4afa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=quisicuaba%20&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"quisicuaba \"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"quisicuaba \"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1541cb9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1541cb9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3815015\" data-id=\"3815015\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4313920 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4313920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"26\">Quisicuaba Project<\/strong> offers one of the most moving and meaningful community experiences in Havana. Founded 35 years ago, it has grown into a remarkable initiative that now supports around <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"211\">10,000 people<\/strong>, providing care, guidance, and opportunity to some of the most vulnerable members of Cuban society.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-303a2a2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"303a2a2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b1a7072\" data-id=\"b1a7072\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10b985f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"10b985f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-27-at-1.25.10-PM.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3342\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-27-at-1.25.10-PM.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-27-at-1.25.10-PM-226x300.jpeg 226w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4469118 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4469118\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3251f3\" data-id=\"d3251f3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568a839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"568a839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"664\">Its work reaches far beyond one single program. Quisicuaba offers a wide range of support services, including <strong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"462\">medical consultations and treatment<\/strong>, with care in areas such as <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"513\">HIV and psychiatry<\/strong>, alongside broader social assistance for those in need. It is a place rooted in dignity, compassion, and a deep long-term commitment to the community.<\/p><p data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1121\">Beyond Havana, Quisicuaba also runs an <strong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"754\">agricultural camp in San Antonio de los Ba\u00f1os<\/strong>, where around <strong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"783\">300 people<\/strong> who were previously living on the streets are currently welcomed and supported. There, they take part in daily activities including <strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1001\">gardening, cleaning, work in the vegetable garden, and helping in the dining area<\/strong>, as well as a range of practical and educational programs designed to help them rebuild stability and re-enter society.<\/p><p data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1468\">The project currently carries out <strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1182\">34 social initiatives<\/strong>, including workshops and support spaces for <strong data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1340\">orphaned children, children affected by domestic violence, older adults, and women who have experienced abuse<\/strong>. Each program reflects Quisicuaba\u2019s deeply human approach: creating not only assistance, but also belonging, purpose, and hope.<\/p><p data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1664\">Looking ahead, the project is also developing a new space for <strong data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1572\">people affected by natural disasters<\/strong>, where they will be able to stay for up to <strong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1627\">60 days<\/strong> while receiving support and shelter.<\/p><p data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"2204\">With the support of <strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1709\">Cuba Private Travel<\/strong>, visitors can engage with Quisicuaba in a meaningful and respectful way, whether through <strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1822\">donation activities<\/strong> or by experiencing part of the project\u2019s daily routine. Depending on the day and the needs of the community, guests may have the opportunity to <strong data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2085\">assist in the dining area, help serve meals, or take part in simple acts of care such as feeding elderly residents<\/strong>. These moments offer a genuine way to connect with the project\u2019s work while contributing to something deeply valuable.<\/p><p data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A visit to Quisicuaba offers a deeper understanding of Havana beyond its architecture and landmarks. It is an opportunity to encounter a side of Cuba shaped by solidarity, resilience, and an extraordinary commitment to caring for others.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52221bc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52221bc\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b9b973\" data-id=\"8b9b973\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0025afc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0025afc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Artecorte \u2013 Community, Culture and Craft<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3209939 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3209939\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe7849a\" data-id=\"fe7849a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cb0ce8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"8cb0ce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=artecorte%2C%20cuba&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"artecorte, cuba\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"artecorte, cuba\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c897f51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c897f51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1666813\" data-id=\"1666813\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a02e02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a02e02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Artecorte is a well-known community project founded in 1999 by master barber Gilberto Valladares, known as \u201cPapito.\u201d Located in the historic Callej\u00f3n de los Peluqueros in Old Havana, the project began as a small initiative to revive the <strong>traditional barber trade<\/strong> while creating opportunities for young people in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a8db73 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a8db73\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a776bc6\" data-id=\"a776bc6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c3b980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1c3b980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_Havana-2040.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3306\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_Havana-2040.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_Havana-2040-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_Havana-2040-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/STM_Havana-2040-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5f7e0b5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5f7e0b5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75d3129\" data-id=\"75d3129\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7fadb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7fadb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1789\">Over the years, Artecorte has grown into a <strong>vibrant cultural space<\/strong> that combines professional training, community development and local entrepreneurship. The project offers workshops and educational programmes that teach barbering and other skills to young people while helping preserve an important element of Cuban urban culture.<\/p><p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1986\">The initiative has also transformed the surrounding area into a lively street filled with small businesses, galleries and cultural activities that celebrate Havana\u2019s creativity and craftsmanship.<\/p><p data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2200\">For travellers interested in discovering Havana beyond its historic landmarks, projects like Artecorte offer a fascinating insight into how culture and community initiatives can help shape the future of the city.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e5e9eac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e5e9eac\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc2ba15\" data-id=\"cc2ba15\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e8d08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21e8d08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fundaci\u00f3n Antonio N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez. Environmental Conservation and Coastal Protection.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f3512a0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f3512a0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d59c8c8\" data-id=\"d59c8c8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f4d7ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"9f4d7ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=fundacion%20antoni%20nu%C3%B1ez%20jimenz&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"fundacion antoni nu\u00f1ez jimenz\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"fundacion antoni nu\u00f1ez jimenz\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-96c8b33 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"96c8b33\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f859e7b\" data-id=\"f859e7b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9af6ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f9af6ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"1005\">The Antonio N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez Foundation for Nature and Humanity (FANJ) is one of Cuba\u2019s most respected environmental organisations. Founded in 1994, the foundation continues the legacy of Cuban geographer and scientist Antonio N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez, who dedicated his life to the study and protection of Cuba\u2019s natural landscapes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b237cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b237cf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-17636b6\" data-id=\"17636b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e648345 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e648345\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1140\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/playa-de-guanabo-limpieza.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-3307\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/playa-de-guanabo-limpieza.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/playa-de-guanabo-limpieza-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/playa-de-guanabo-limpieza-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/playa-de-guanabo-limpieza-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1140px) 100vw, 1140px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02a687f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02a687f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-efc405d\" data-id=\"efc405d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-302e793 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"302e793\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1191\">The organisation develops <strong>projects focused on environmental education<\/strong>, conservation of coastal ecosystems, protection of mangroves and sustainable development in local communities.<\/p><p data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1380\">Through its environmental initiatives, the foundation promotes awareness about the importance of protecting Cuba\u2019s fragile ecosystems, including beaches, wetlands and marine environments.<\/p><p data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1553\">Activities such as <strong>coastal clean-ups, environmental workshops and conservation programmes<\/strong> help encourage community participation in preserving Cuba\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p><p data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1796\">For travellers interested in environmental initiatives, learning about projects like those supported by the N\u00fa\u00f1ez Jim\u00e9nez Foundation provides insight into the ongoing efforts to protect the island\u2019s extraordinary landscapes and biodiversity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel to Cuba has always been about connection with its culture, landscapes and, above all, its people. 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