While in Cuba, we worked on the Cristo Project. The Cristo project has the goal of creating a rest stop for an area underneath The Christ of Havana.
Yaw Mensah: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
Trip Report: Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
The second evening was spent at the Castillo de San Carlos de la Cabana, the largest fortress in Latin America, dating from the 18th century, which at the time made Havana the most heavily-fortified city in the New World.
Kunal Ashok: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
My Cuban experience was definitely one that I will remember for the rest of my life. And it started off almost not happening in the first place.
Nicole Gonzalez: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
These are the group of people that regularly work at the Christo Project. Many of the people live in Casa Blanca district. The project is helping to provide jobs and a tourism attraction for this poor area of Cuba.
David Barnes: Student Report from 2017 Alternative Fall Break in Cuba
The environment of Havana is so lively and positive, both day and night. Bands are playing throughout the streets and restaurants, waiters are trying to attract customers into their restaurant by making them laugh with their witty comments, and cultural dancing takes place all around the square.