Spanish in Cuba
We offer Spanish language courses at our school in Havana, Cuba.
Students must be at least 16 years old to participate. |
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Spanish in CubaCuba, located in the heart of the American Mediterranean, just south of the Tropic of Cancer at the edge of the Gulf of Mexico, looks as if it is caught like a cigar between the fingers of Florida and the Yucatan Peninsula.
La Habana is Cuba´s economic, cultural, and political centre. The old town of Havana is protected by UNESCO as a site of cultural and historical importance.
The city enjoys the greatest cultural heritage of Cuba and is the most wonderful former Spanish colonial complex in the Americas.
You will be overwhelmed by the wealth of historical monuments and the boisterous friendliness of the Cuban people.
The unique joyful culture of Cuba derives its roots from Caribbean, African, and Spanish traditions. |
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There are museums, monuments, fortresses, palaces and traces of history all over the island.
Havana offers beautiful beaches to both sides of the centre, the `Playas del Oeste` to the west and the `Playas del Este` to the east.
Cuban people are especially proud of their revolution. It attracts many visitors to whom the Cubans extend a warm welcome. It is very easy to meet people, make contacts and new friends, have a conversation and make arrangements. |
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We offer you a unique opportunity to become familiarised with Cuban society and culture.
Our school and accommodation is located in Miramar, the residential embassy area of Havana.
Miramar is the noble coastline-district of Havana with major hotels, embassies, international companies and a vivid nightlife in bars and clubs.
Cuba in a Nutshell
● Location
Havana was founded in 1515 and was one of the early trade centres in the New World. It is now the capital and commercial centre of Cuba.
Havana is made up of three districts: Old Havana, Vedado, and the newer suburban districts to the west (including the exclusive Miramar, where our school is located). Old Havana, the ancient city centre, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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● Famous for
Cigars, Rum, Fidel
Castro, Che Guevera and the revolution, beautiful beaches, Salsa dance and
music. |
● School surroundings
Our school is located
in Miramar, a residential and embassy area in Havana. |
● Cities, towns and villages nearby
Marianao and Plaza
district, Vedado Town. |
● Places of interest
Las Terrazas, Canimar
River, Varadero, Vinales, Playas del Este and Trinidad, the Rum
Museum, Casa de la Amistad, Museo de la Ciudad de Habana, Cienfuegos. |
● Special events
International Jazz
Festival , Latinoamerican Movie Festival, International Book Fair ,
International Habana Fair, the Hemingway
Fishing Tournament. |
● Shopping
Shopping in Havana has improved in the last few years, and the very first shopping malls, such as the Tiendas Carlos Tercero, have started to appear. There are naturally countless shops selling cigars, rum, Che Guevera T-Shirts, coffee and other Cuban souvenirs. Shops are usually open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday to Saturday, and on Sundays from 10:00 to 13:00. Payment is in Convertible Pesos (CUC) and credit cards (except American Express and other American cards) are accepted. |
● Nightlife
Havana is famous for
its vibrant nightlife. The Casa de la Musica and Tropicana are some
of the famous nightclubs where locals and tourists can show off
their salsa moves. There are also plenty of smaller bars where you
can enjoy a glass of rum and Cuban music. Apart from that, theatres
and cinemas offer many interesting alternatives for a
night out. |
● Public transport facilities
Public transport is
still rather limited and unreliable in Havana. There are some local
buses, but the easiest way to get around is to hire a car, use
taxis, and make the most of the trips and tours organised by the
school. |
● Getting there from the airport
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Not recommended |
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Not possible |
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The airport is approximately 30 kilometres away; students who have
not booked a transfer are therefore advised to take a taxi on
arrival. |
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