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Learn Spanish in Old Havana – a UNESCO World Heritage Site bursting with atmosphere, music and dance. Homestay with Cuban family in a vibrant maze of neoclassical buildings.

This program is based in ‘Habana Vieja’ – in the heart of the historic old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is a myriad of gorgeous neo classical buildings packed with local people living cheek by jowl. At street level there is a constant buzz with musicians plying their trade in the many fantastic bars to be found in this popular neighbourhood. The area is VERY safe, and you will quickly feel comfortably at home. There are lots of interesting shops and quirky art galleries here and most of Cuba’s cultural heritage including national museums also.

Accommodation is a licensed Casa Particulare in the atmospheric heart of Old Havana; shared same sex dorm rooms with other program participants (couples or friends booking together automatically upgraded to private room with en suite/private bathroom) OR upon payment of a single room supplement you have the option to stay in another nearby Casa with your own room and private en suite bathroom. Either way breakfast and lunch are served at our main Casa and this is the hub of program activities. This is also where Spanish lessons are taken as well as group discussions, planning meetings and impromptu social gatherings.

LEARN SPANISH IN HAVANA TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

* Live in the heart of Old Habana and enjoy a full immersion into Cuban life – and a unique opportunity to really understand what makes this amazing country so special

* Program includes accommodation, breakfast & lunch and Spanish lessons weekday mornings leaving free time to do your own thing in the afternoons and during the weekends

* Start dates every week - ideally arriving Sunday/during the weekend... we are open 365 days a year!
18+ program with no upper age limit (minors welcome if accompanied by an adult - this program is family friendly also!) - we welcome all ages & nationalities!

* Program Managers and all Cuban crew will help you feel at home providing 24/7 support to help you max your free time while you learn Spanish in Havana

* Support the Cuban People - complies with US travel restrictions

OVERVIEW

This program starts and finishes in Havana – airport transfers available on request. Our main language school/hostel – Casa Corazon Cuba – was purpose renovated in 2015 and features same sex dorm rooms, separate toilet and shower facilities, dining & classrooms, two spacious roof terraces and lots of other quality space to relax and enjoy the atmosphere as well as making friends with other program participants and our amazing local team. If you prefer your own space or book with a partner or friends then accommodation is at a nearby Casa Particulare where we have double, twin and triple rooms available with en suite/private bathrooms.

Wherever you stay Spanish lessons, lunch, program meetings and inpromtu social activities take place at Casa Corazon Cuba – the main hub of your learn Spanish in Havana program.

Monday to Friday features Spanish lessons in the mornings leaving the afternoons and weekends free to do your own thing.

LEARN SPANISH IN HAVANA

Monday to Friday’s intensive Spanish lessons take place shortly after breakfast. Tuition is delivered by an accredited and licensed Cuban teachers and on day one you receive a short test to establish your level and objectives. Lessons take the format of 3 x 45 minute lessons each morning, with 15 minute breaks to refresh, making approximately 3 hours of Spanish lessons each day – 15 hours per week. Lessons are held from 09:00 sharp, Monday to Friday.