Paediatric Study Tour to Cuba
16 - 28 March 2011
With Extension to Varadero
28 March - 1 February 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 and paediatricians 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, take a scenic journey to 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
4 nights Havana; 2 nights Vinales; 2 nights Cienfeugos; 2 nights Trinidad; 1 night Havana.
About the tour
On this bespoke study tour you will meet local paediatricians and medical specialists, visit a polyclinic and medical school, and spend time at the Findlay Museum of Medical Science and the Taquechel Pharmacy. You will also hear a private talk by Dr Aleida Guevara, who is a paediatrician as well as the eldest daughter of Che Guevara. 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 three night beach extension to Varadero, famous for its miles of sparkling white sand, soft turquoise water and coconut palms.
This tour is led by Siobhan Sweeney. More about Siobhan.
Download the tour brochure
Our brochure contains a full itinerary and information about the Paediatric Study Tour to Cuba tour.
Get in touch
Need more information? Please get in touch with us on +44 (0)20 7223 9485 or from the USA (Toll Free) on 18777 398 764 or by email at info@jonbainestours.co.uk.




