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Havana Jazz Festival | Las Terrazas | Viñales
Friday, January 20, 2023 – Sunday, January 29, 2023 (10 Days)

  • While other documents may be needed during the registration all participants must complete these three items (plus passport image) and return to Ashé Cultural Tours, LLC, 204 Crossgate Drive, Church Hill, MD, 21623 (an email scan works as well to ken@cubamusicandculture.com). Please try to return these by November 15. 
    • Application/Questionnaire (word) (PDF) (updated 10.21.22)
    • Travel Affidavit for P2P Exchanges (word) (PDF) (updated 10.21.22)
    • Waiver Agreement (updated 10.21.22)
    • Photocopy of your passport. This can be sent via mail or email (ken@cubamusicandculture.com)
  • Legal issues, Comfort and Safety (updated 10.21.22)
    • People-to-People Tours and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC licensing)
    • Info about Accessibility in Cuba and the nature of our Homestays
    • Travel Risks
    • State Department Warnings
    • CDC Warnings
    • Health Insurance Information
    • Cancellation Policy
  • International Flight and Miami  Hotel Information (updated 10.26.22)
    • Hotel –Wyndham Garden Miami International Airport (4 star); 4909 NW 36th Street, Miami Springs, 33166. (786) 482-2511
    • Flights
      • Jan 21 (#AA 2705) MIA-HAV 10:27am-11:50am (we will check in at 7:30AM)
      • Jan 29 (#AA 2678) HAV-MIA 9:05am-10:18am
  • Contact & Emergency Contact info (updated 10.21.22)
    • This document contains info about the best ways to stay in touch with family and friends while in CUBA. Please share this with your loved ones!
  • Packing, Health, Gifts (updated 10.21.22)
    • Advise for packing
    • Additional info about the Cuban healthcare system, included insurance polices, recommended vaccines, prescription and OTC medications
    • Detailed packing guide
    • Suggestions for gifts you might want to bring with you (remember, Cuba is embargoed by the United States, and experiences severe shortages of medicine and consumer goods.
  • Currency Costs Tipping (updated 10.21.22)
    • Currency, Currency Exchange, ATMs/Credit Cards, Dual Economy
    • How much money to Bring?
    • Costs for consumer goods, snacks, alcohol, souvenirs, cigars, etc…
    • Tipping suggestions – Tipping is included in the cost of the trip (except meals that you purchase on your own. Nonetheless, many clients enjoy offering an additional tip to many of our guides, hosts, drivers, etc…