🧑🍳 Cuba's Culinary Adventure
Embark on a flavorful journey through Cuba’s vibrant culinary landscape with Mariah Travel’s A Taste of Cuba Cooking Tour. This immersive experience invites you to explore the island’s rich cultural heritage through its food, connecting with the people behind the dishes and discovering the stories that shape Cuban cuisine. From organic farms and bustling markets to private kitchens and world-class paladares, this tour offers a unique opportunity to savor the flavors of Cuba while supporting its local communities.
Tour Highlights
Cooking Demonstrations: Learn to prepare traditional Cuban dishes with local chefs.
Farm-to-Table Experiences: Visit sustainable farms and enjoy organic meals.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Explore Viñales Valley and Old Havana.
Cultural Immersion: Engage with farmers, artists, and chefs, and dive into Cuba’s history and traditions.
Cocktail Crafting: Master the art of making mojitos and daiquiris with expert mixologists.
Local Markets & Ration Stores: Gain insight into daily life by visiting agricultural markets and government-run stores.
Abel welcomes you to Havana!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Havana
Arrive at José Martí International Airport and transfer to your casa particular (private lodging).
Enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Havana’s finest paladares.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 2: Exploring Old Havana
Breakfast at the casa.
Guided walking tour of Habana Vieja, visiting iconic plazas and landmarks.
Lunch at a renowned local restaurant.
Explore Salvador Gonzales’ street art gallery and learn about Afro-Cuban traditions.
Salsa dance class at a local studio.
Optional: Evening music or cabaret show.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 3: Havana’s Markets & Plaza Vieja
Breakfast at the casa.
Visit a produce market, ration store, and supermarket to understand Cuba’s food system.
Lunch at La Guarida, a famous paladar featured in the film Fresa y Chocolate.
Explore Plaza Vieja and its art galleries, coffee roastery, and ice cream carts.
Optional: Buena Vista Social Club performance.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 4: Viñales Valley & Las Terrazas
Breakfast at the casa.
Scenic drive to Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit an organic tobacco farm and learn about cigar production.
Farm-to-table lunch at a family-run paladar.
Explore Las Terrazas, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and visit an 18th-century coffee plantation.
Return to Havana for a late dinner.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 5: Cooking Class & Hemingway’s Finca
Breakfast at the casa.
Visit Cojimar, the setting for Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea.
Mojito-making class and cooking demonstration with a local chef.
Lunch featuring traditional Cuban dishes.
Tour Hemingway’s Finca Vigía and the Fuster Gallery.
Optional: Daiquiri at El Floridita or evening music performance.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 6: Comida Cubana Cooking Experience
Breakfast at the casa.
Join a Cuban home cook for a half-day market visit and cooking class.
Join your host as we visit a local agro-mercado to purchase ingredients.
Return to the host's home to prepare a traditional Cuban meal and cocktails.
Enjoy a home-made mojito all while enjoying panoramic views of Habana Vieja.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Day 7: Sustainable Farm & Happy Hour
Breakfast at the casa.
Visit a sustainable farm and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch.
Evening social gathering at a local home, featuring daiquiri-making and a home-cooked meal.
Overnight: Casa particular in Havana.
Our Hospitality Manager, Aliev Perez, will prepare your favorite libation.
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at the casa.
Transfer to José Martí International Airport for your flight home.
Tour Cost:
Starting at $2,699 per person (double occupancy).
Single supplement: $400.
Included in Your Tour
Cuba Tourist Visa
Airport transfers to and from José Martí International Airport.
Accommodation in casas particulares.
All breakfasts, welcome dinner, and select lunches and dinners.
All activities, cooking classes, and guided tours.
Air-conditioned transportation and a full-time driver.
Mandatory Cuban medical insurance.
Not Included in your Tour
International Airfares (Mariah Travel will assist with the best flights)
Meals not described in the itineraryPersonal expenses
Personal expenses
Drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending.
Tips to guides and hotel staff
Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended USI Travel Insurance Services)
Why Choose This Tour?
This culinary adventure offers a unique blend of hands-on cooking experiences, cultural immersion, and exploration of Cuba’s natural beauty. By engaging with local farmers, chefs, and artists, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Cuba’s food culture and its role in shaping the island’s identity.
Book Your Culinary Adventure Today!
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Mariah Travel:
Phone: (406) 222-5660
Email: info@mariahtravel.com
Website: Mariah Travel
Savor the flavors of Cuba and create unforgettable memories with Mariah Travel!