“CUBAN ART IN A COLONIAL ENVIRONMENT” Cycling tour

**“CUBAN ART IN A COLONIAL ENVIRONMENT” Cycling tour **

Description:

ENJOY THE ISLAND ON TWO WHEELS!!

We have designed original routes to discover the most cultural and social attractions of the Cuban capital. You will discover in a few hours Cuban customs, the picturesque contrast of the architecture of its neighborhoods, as well as on the outskirts of our beautiful beaches on the north coast of Havana, always pedaling at your own pace and taking pictures of your trip.

A bike tour to learn about contemporary Cuban art in a colonial context, passing through spaces that show the best of Cuban graffiti, design, photography, painting, jewelry and engraving. At the end of the tour, a special lunch is offered for cyclists, surrounded by the works of the best Cuban artists in a cozy atmosphere.

Departure point:

• Padro Street No. 20 bajo e / San Lazaro y Capdevilla, Old Havana.
• Montero Sanchez Street No. 34 e / 21 and 23, Vedado.

Places of interest:

• Havana's José Martí Central Park was built in 1877 after the old walls surrounding the city were demolished. It is considered the heart of the city and in its surroundings are located the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso, the Hotel Inglaterra, the Hotel Telégrafo, the Hotel Parque Central, the Manzana de Gómez, the Hotel Plaza and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, building of Universal Art.
• The National Capitol of Havana, considered a National Monument, is an impressive and beautiful building built in 1929 to house the two chambers of Congress or legislative body of the Republic of Cuba.
• The neighborhood of San Isidro, one of the most popular neighborhoods of Old Havana. The writer, Cuban independence fighter and national hero José Martí was born in San Isidro in 1853. His birthplace is today one of the most visited museums in the city.
• Estudio de Arte Choco, Taller del Sol (Choco Art Studio, Taller del Sol), work space of the world famous plastic artist (painter, engraver and sculptor) Eduardo Roca Salazar, whose artistic name is Choco, born in 1949, in the city of Santiago de Cuba.
• Workshop of local artists,
• The Old Square, perfectly preserved, is the main square of Old Havana, it was designed and built in 1559, in its surroundings are located the Camera Obscura, the Photo Library of Cuba, the Playing Cards Museum, the Art Center La Casona, the Pablo de la Torriente Brau Cultural Center and the Cueto Palace, the most finished example of Art Nouveau in Havana.
• The Plaza de San Francisco de Asís was founded on June 2, 1628 as one of the oldest and most emblematic squares in Old Havana. Today it serves as the gateway to the city. In its center you can enjoy the Fuente de Los Leones, one of the most beautiful fountains in Havana, as well as the beautiful building of the Lonja del Comercio.
• Factoría Diseño Restaurant.

Degree of difficulty: Basic, pedaling at a light pace, through terrain with only 20% of elevation. For this level, no great physical or technical demands are required. All those interested can participate.

Distance to cover by bike: 5 km approximately.

Municipalities to visit: Plaza de la Revolución, Cerro, Centro Habana y Habana Vieja.

Duration approximate of the tour(total): 3 hours approximately.

Minimum of passengers for the tour: 2 pax.

The price includes

• Bicycles of your choice and to your size,
• Helmets, Padlocks,
• Water bottle of 500 ml per pax, or water to fill your personal reusable bottle,
• Accompaniment with a guide specialized in cyclotourism, in the following languages: Spanish, English, French, German and Dutch, at your choice (recommended to book in advance to ensure availability).
• Lunch at Factoría Diseño Gallery.
• Technical assistance on the road for all groups. A mechanic will be assigned to every 5 clients who will accompany them all the way with the guide.
• Any other service specified in the tours of this catalog as Included.

Important: Our provider does not guarantee medical insurance or other types of insurance against damage to customers in any of its routes. This must be contracted by the clients before their arrival to the country by the agency that travels or acquire it in any of the ports and airports of access. By accepting the reservation contract, the customer accepts full knowledge of the use of the medium.

Supplement: Sport climbing: 1-3 persons 35 USD x pax, 4-6 persons 30 USD x pax, 7 or more persons 25 USD x pax (maximum 15 persons, from 5 years old onwards) / Lunch at local restaurant: 10 USD x pax.

Home Service:

Our provider guarantees, if you have the information of the gender of the PAXs and at least approximately the physical measurements of them, transfer the bikes to the residences. For this, we have established a price supplement for municipalities, such as:

• Old Havana and Vedado: 2.00 USD / PAX
• Centro Habana and Nuevo Vedado: 3.00 USD / PAX
• Playa (up to 84th Street) and Cerro: 4.00 USD / PAX
• Other areas and municipalities: 6 USD - 10 USD / PAX (according to distance in kms).

An additional professional photography service is offered for clients at an extra charge (not included in the program): A professional photographer will accompany clients throughout the tour and deliver 25 edited photos within 15 days via WeTransfer.

• From 1 to 2 Pax: 25 USD x group
• From 3 to 4 Pax: 30 USD x group
• From 5 to 7 Pax: 35 USD x group
• From 8 to 10 Pax: 40 USD x group
• More than 10 Pax: 45 USD x group