{"id":1205,"date":"2025-05-07T14:43:06","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T12:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dancetravelling.com\/?page_id=1205"},"modified":"2026-03-26T17:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:30:40","slug":"cuba-occidente-salsa-y-cultura","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dancetravelling.com\/en\/cuba-occidente-salsa-y-cultura\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba Occidente: Salsa and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cuba is undoubtedly a country that you have to visit at some point, especially if you like salsa<\/strong> because was the country where dancing began<\/strong>, initially as \u201ccasino\u201d, which was the evolution of earlier musical genres such as son, mambo and cha-cha-ch\u00e1.\u00a0<\/p>

The dance was exported to other countries, where instruments were added and as a consequence rhythmic movements were added that led to the different styles of salsa that are danced today. In Cuba, in turn, the dance evolved, merging with other Afro-Cuban rhythms, until it became what we know today as Timba.<\/p>

In addition to its musical and artistic richness, Cuba is special because it is the largest island in the Caribbean, has a controversial history, is still rooted in the past, has wonderful landscapes and a unique culture.<\/p>

On this trip, in addition to touring the western part<\/strong> of the country, you will be able to delve deeper into the root and culture<\/strong> that surrounds the Cuban dances that you like so much and you will also receive 2 hours of daily lessons by a teacher who will accompany you throughout the trip.<\/strong> and other local teachers. It is therefore a immersive experience <\/strong>to the world of salsa to your country of origin, together with other fellow travellers who share the same passion for the dance as you, in a small group<\/strong> and with a travel coordinator<\/strong> who will make sure that everything goes perfectly.<\/p>

The meeting point for this trip will be at Havana<\/strong>, Cuba's capital, a city of contrasts from Old Havana to the Capitol, the famous Malec\u00f3n or the Plaza de la Revoluci\u00f3n. We will also take the opportunity to visit an art school, Hamel's alley, attend a Yoruba ceremony with drums and of course enjoy one of its concerts.<\/p>

From Havana, we will travel to Vi\u00f1ales<\/strong>, This is a valley famous for its impressive mogotes, where you can ride through tobacco plantations and learn how the famous Cuban cigars are made.<\/p>

We will then go to Matanzas<\/strong>, The birthplace of rumba, to savour the culture and history of this wonderful country, visit some of its caves and, of course, relax on the white Caribbean beaches of Varadero<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>

We will then go to Trinidad<\/strong>, The colonial city has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. From there we have the option of hiking in the Topes de Collantes Natural Park where we can swim in one of its waterfalls, take a catamaran trip to Cayo Blanco and\/or relax on Anc\u00f3n Beach.<\/p>

Finally, we will have a few days of relaxation at an all-inclusive resort in Santa Maria Key<\/strong>, The Caribbean paradise, with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, where you can also enjoy water activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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