There is no place on Earth quite like Cuba! Here, thousands of beautifully restored American automobiles from the 1940s and 1950s remain an essential part of daily life. More than vintage machines, they are symbols of ingenuity, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Cuban people.
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Mariah Travel and National Geographic photographer Christopher P. Baker, are offering a limited, small-group journey to Cuba for the Fall 2027 to introduce Cuban Chrome - an unforgettable 7-day exploration of the world's greatest living museum of vintage American automobiles, created specifically for classic car enthusiasts, automotive clubs, photographers, and travelers who appreciate authentic cultural experiences.
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Go behind the scenes to meet the owners and mechanics who have kept these remarkable automobiles alive for generations. Ride through Havana in beautifully restored classics, visit private collections and workshops, and discover Cuba through the people who preserve its extraordinary automotive heritage.
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Meet Your Cuban Chrome Expert
Mariah Travel is honored to partner with Christopher P. Baker to lead our Cuban Chrome programs. Acclaimed by National Geographic as "One of the world's foremost experts on Cuba travel and culture," Christopher has a deep connection to the world of Cuba’s classic cars and motorcycles. His eight books about Cuba include Cuba Classics: A Celebration of Vintage American Automobiles and Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro’s Cuba. In 2012, he partnered with David Soul (“Hutch” of Starsky & Hutch) in the restoration of Ernest Hemingway's long-lost 1955 Chrysler New Yorker in Cuba, and is currently writing his latest book: Hemingway’s Chrysler. He has led “Cuban Chrome” trips for the Los Angeles Times, as well as many group motorcycle tours of Cuba, plus more than 150 group tours as a “Cuba Expert” and photo instructor for National Geographic Expeditions and other prestigious tour companies.
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Be Part of the First Journey
Reservations are now being accepted for the inaugural Cuban Chrome departure, November 21–27, 2027, limited to just 10 participants.
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If you'd like to join this special journey—or if you're interested in bringing Cuban Chrome to your classic car club, automotive organization, or private group—we would love to hear from you.
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Simply click the button below to request additional information. We'd be pleased to discuss the journey and help you determine whether Cuban Chrome is the right experience for you or your organization and learn about an opportunity to experience one of Cuba's most distinctive travel experiences.
Group Tour? Bring Cuban Chrome to Your Club!
Are you a member of an antique or classic car club, automotive museum, marque association, photography club, or collector organization?
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We'll work with your leadership to create a turnkey travel experience featuring your preferred travel dates, customized activities, and all logistical arrangements handled by Mariah Travel. Visas, Support for the Cuban People OFAC license, professional guides, accommodations, island transportation, some meals, entrance fees to museums, etc.
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Whether your members share a passion for Chevrolet, Cadillac, Ford, Dodge, Plymouth, and many other classics—or simply appreciate automotive history—we'll build an unforgettable journey tailored specially for your group.
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Contact us to discuss the details for an incredible Cuban Chrome experience for your automobile club members. Custom departure dates encouraged.
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