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January 04 - January 10, 2025

Cuba: Art, Culture & History

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Lizabel Mónica *22

About the Study Leader

Lizabel Mónica *22, Transdisciplinary writer and educator, The Pennington School

Lizabel Mónica is a transdisciplinary writer and educator who divides her time between Cuba and the United States. She completed her bachelor’s degree in history with postgraduate studies in Caribbean literature at the University of Havana, before earning her master's and Ph.D. from the Department of Spanish and Portuguese and the Latin American Studies Program at Princeton University.

Mónica is the author of works of fiction and poetry that have been translated and collected in numerous anthologies. She also works as co-director of the feminist artistic initiative Fruta Bomba (Havana, 2018-present). Mónica has published numerous articles on Cuban literature and visual arts, including the peer reviewed academic article "Archivo: Vivir en el interior de una memoria portátil" (Argentina: Recial, 2023), and a series of short bilingual poems for the homonymous project and book WIFI poetry, coordinated by the visual artist Néstor Siré (United States: O Miami, 2022). Mónica taught at The Lawrenceville School from 2018 to 2023, and she recently joined the World Language Department at The Pennington School.

About the Journey

Princeton Journeys is pleased to offer a special opportunity to experience Cuba, a place previously off-limits to American travelers. Discover aspects of contemporary Cuban life that few visitors get to see, and learn about this rapidly evolving nation through the lens of its warm and hospitable people. 

Meet locals ready to share their stories over lively meals, and venture into artists’ homes for a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process. Enjoy a private rehearsal at a famous dance company and a festive evening of art and music at Havana’s Fábrica de Arte Cubano. Explore the countryside with visits to the western province of Pinar del Río, known for its lush tobacco plantations, and the spectacular caves and underground rivers of Viñales Valley. 

With the increased demand for accommodations in Havana, Princeton Journeys is delighted that our group will have exclusive use of one of the most charming hotels on the island for the duration of the journey. As with all past Cuba programs, this tour is focused on people-to-people exchange.

Accommodation 

Paseo 206 Havana, Cuba 
A member of the “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” collection, Paseo 206 is a beautifully restored historic boutique hotel nestled in Vedado, the economic and cultural heart of Havana. In this family home dating to 1933, ten cozy and comfortable rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service, Hermès bathroom amenities, Marshall speakers, and hypoallergenic king-sized beds with luxurious Frette linens. 

Reservations 

Registration is not yet open for this journey. Please request a brochure or contact the Princeton Journeys team at journeys@princeton.edu / 609.258.8686 with questions.

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