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Medicine and Society in Cuba

2- 14 March 2011

With Extension to Varadero
14-18 March 2011

Highlights

Hear paediatrician Dr Aleida Guevara, daughter of Che Guevara, give a talk on the background to health care in Cuba. Talk to local doctors about the challenges they face in their day-to-day practice. Take a walking tour to look at Havana’s restoration project led by a city historian and award winning architect. Drive to Cienfuegos, cross Treasure Lake by speedboat through mangrove swamps, visit historic Santa Clara and then on to Trinidad where you can wander through the cobbled streets and admire the baroque churches. In Pinar del Rio you can swim in waterfall-fed pools, take a canopy tour or boat trip, and visit the orchid garden.

For a full itinerary, download the tour brochure.

Tour duration

3 nights Havana; 1 night Vinales; 3 nights Cienfuegos; 2 nights Trinidad; 2 nights Havana.

Medicine and Society in Cuba
About the tour

Cuba's healthcare system lays claim to being world class, despite its limited resources, and this tour offers you the opportunity to gain unique insight into the Cuban medical system. On this bespoke study tour, led by Dr Anne MacAlister, you will meet local GPs and specialists and visit a polyclinic and medical school, in addition to a community centre for the elderly, based in an eighteenth century monastery, and the Taquechel Pharmacy. Visit the cigar factory, farms, villages, and examine the restoration of Havana. Enjoy live music, glorious colonial architecture, beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches and the vivaciousness of Cuba.

After the tour, join the 3 night beach extension to Varadero, famous for its miles of sparkling white sand, soft turquoise water and coconut palms.

This tour is led by Dr Anne MacAlister. More about Dr Anne.

Download the tour brochure

Our brochure contains a full itinerary and information about the Medicine and Society in Cuba tour.

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Get in touch

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