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A member of the Minnesota State system and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Department of History at 507-389-1618 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). HIST51PO 06-19
Itinerary:Visit Colonial fortresses and Revolution Square Travel to the Bay of PigsTour colonial TrinidadExplore Old HavanaAttend live concerts featuring Cuban musicians and dancersTake an excursion through historic sugar plantationsEnjoy free time at the beachStay in homes with Cuban familiesExperience authentic Cuban cuisine and take in Cuba’s vibrant art sceneListen to local scholars discuss their nation’s culture and traditions and visit historic museumsLearn first-hand about Cuba’s Spanish and Revolutionary past at this pivotal time in the nation’s history
Estimated Cost: $2900-$3200
Upcoming information Sessions:Education Abroad and Away Fair - Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 10:00am - 2:00pm.
Sept. 23, 2019 | AH 11 | 4 PM
Oct 9, 2019 | AH 211 | 12 PM
Nov. 5, 2019 | AH 40 | 5 PM
Contacts:Dr. Matt Loayza [email protected]
Dr. Chad McCutchen [email protected]
Colonial and Cold War CubaSpring Break - March 7-15, 2020
This program provides an opportunity to visit Cuba, one of the most unique countries in the world. Before traveling to Cuba, students will learn about Cuba’s strategic and economic importance to the Spanish colonial empire and, after 1901, Cuba’s diplomatic and financial value to the United States. The study abroad component begins in Havana, a city of two million people that has an exciting history and vibrant arts scene. Students will visit important and interesting sites related to both colonial and Cold War Cuban History. You will walk the beaches of the Bay of Pigs, the site of the failed 1961 invasion that helped determine the future course of U.S.-Cuban relations. You will also get to explore the streets of Trinidad, a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to historical colonial sugar plantations.
Day 1, Saturday March 7
Day 2, Sunday March 8
Day 3, Monday March 9
Day 4, Tuesday
March 10
Day 5, Wednesday March 11
Day 6, Thursday March 12
Day 7, Friday
March 13
Day 8, Saturday March 14
Day 9, Sunday
March 15
Morning
Arrive to Cuba 9:00-12:00 Explore UNESCO world heritage site: Fortress system
9:00-10:30am Wel-come to CEM & Lecture on Jose Marti11:00-12:00 Daybel Panellas Contemporary Cuba
Drive to Bay of Pigs-visit Bay of pigs museum
-City tour of Trinidad Return to Havana 9:00-12:00 Social actors tour explorring cooperatives in Old ha-vana that have formed under the economic re-foms that have occurred since the 90s
9:00-10:30am Lecture: Baseball and transna-tional economics
Return to the US
Lunch
Lunch on own Lunch on own Group lunch in Bay of Pigs
Group lunch in trinidad Group lunch on the way home to havana
Lunch on own Lunch on own
Afternoon
-CIEE orientation in Plaza HotelWalking tour of Old Havana
2:00pm Visit the Mu-seum of the revolution with guide
2:00pm Visit Revolu-tion square and Jose Marti Memorial
Free time at the beachDrive to Trinidad
-explore sugar plana-tions in valle de los ingenios
Free time 2:00pm Visit Casa de Africa with performance by AfroCuba dancers4:00-5:00pm Visit Ho-tel National and explore history there
2:00pm Visit Museum of history of sports in Cuba
Evening
Group Welcome DinnerNight in homestays
Dinner in homestaysNight in homestays
Dinner in homestaysOuting: Night in homestays
Group Dinner in hotel in TrinidadNight in Trinidad
Group Dinner in hotel in TrinidadNight in Trinidad
Dinner in homestaysNight in homestays
Dinner in homestays8:00pm outing to Fabrica de arteNight in homestays
Group Farewell DinnerNight in homestays
Minnesota State University, Mankato: March 7-15, 2020
A member of the Minnesota State system and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Department of History at 507-389-1618 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). HIST48PO 06-19