EcoArts Tours

The formation of EcoArts Tours is rooted in the need to foster, promote and integrate the Arts with responsible travel. A strategic focus on the Arts and responsible travel allows for a more holistic model for preserving ecosystems, cultures and arts for future generations.

EcoArts Tours is divided into four areas of focus - Dance, Music, Cuisine and Fine Arts.

The Cuba trips emphasize the traditional, cultural or indigenous dances, music, cuisine and fine arts since each component is necessary to Cuba's cultural identity. The four areas of the arts also provide a means of economic empowerment, through the ecotourism revenue generated from visitors traveling to Cuba.

EcoArts Tours is not an OFAC licensed Travel Service Provider.

Scheduled Cuban Arts Trips

Cuban Music and Dance Tour - June 13 to June 26, 2011

Participants will visit:

• Museum of the Revolution
• Callejón de Hammel
• Union of Cuban Writers and Artists
• School for the performing arts
• Cuba Solar to discuss environmental sustainability and renewable energy
• UNESCO World Heritage Site - Vinales Valley
• Tobacco farms

and...

• Take Cuban dance lessons with traditional instructors of spiritual dances such as Orishas (e.g. Oshun, Yemya), Rumba, Guayanco, Abakua (male dances), and Chango (lightning dance)
• Learn about sustainable tourism and visit Las Terrazas Community
• Hike through the Ecological Research Center and Bioreserve
• Enjoy birdwatching or other nature activities
• Take AfroCuban music lessons and lecture

Culinary arts, agriculture, and ecotourism in Cuba tour - June 27 to July 7, 2011

This Culinary EcoArts tour provides professionals and aficionados of Cuban cuisine the opportunity to travel to a region normally restricted to Americans. Visit organic farms, gain insight on renewable energy, enjoy culinary lessons and explore the diverse culture and natural wonders.