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Learn Spanish & Volunteer in Old Havana

by: Corazon Cuba

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Understand what’s happening in Cuba while enjoying a broad range of activities in this one or two-week cultural immersion program based in the heart of Old Habana! Our volunteer placements will help you connect with Cuban people, understand their culture and history, and turbocharge your Spanish language tuition. Start dates usually fall on the first Sunday of each month, though you are welcome...

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Program Highlights

Enjoy full cultural immersion in the heart of Old Habana, based in Casa Particulare—with accommodation, breakfast, and lunch included throughout.

Spend your weekday mornings on intensive Spanish language tuition tailored to your level.

Supplement your language study with volunteering in a range of projects, including community centers, sports activities, and infrastructures.

Immerse in a program that complies with travel criteria that supports the Cuban people, available for US citizens.

Receive full program support 24/7, including where to go and what to do during your free time.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Havana, Cuba
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Cost Per Week$300-600
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Culture
  • Education
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.24

Total Reviews

6

Surpassed all expectations.

by: Abi Adeyemon - United StatesProgram: Learn Spanish & Volunteer in Old Havana
10

The Spanish lessons and the provided meals were the best. Me gustaron mucho las clases y la comida. I was met exactly where I needed to ne met. I plan to go back ASAP. I don't like to be away from home too long but the time flew.

An interesting program--not what I expected!

by: PennyProgram: Learn Spanish & Volunteer in Old Havana
8

This is a great program and I recommend it for anyone wanting to improve their formal Spanish--the instructors are great, although it is much more of an "academic" class that I expected--although it was what I needed in terms of speaking better/more correct Spanish. The "volunteer" portion was rather short (2 hours in the afternoon) and did not allow for much practicing of the Spanish I'd studied (or any Spanish at all, but that might just have been my volunteer site.). The program has many alte...

I fell in love with Cuba

by: Bogdan Radu - RomaniaProgram: Learn Spanish & Volunteer in Old Havana
10

As the title says, my experience with Corazon Cuba was way above my expectations. Everyone involved in the program made me feel like I am part of a big family and I really wish to thank them for that. Even though we didn’t do much volunteering in my 1 month in the program, there were a lot of things to keep me busy such as daily Spanish lessons, salsa lessons, cultural tours and trips outside Havana. I would like to give a big thank you to Leo, the amazing manager, as he always made sure that I ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Havana, Cuba

Types and Subjects

  • Adventure Types
  • Dancing
  • Eco Tours
  • Heritage Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Gap Year Timing:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • After College
  • Career Break / Mid-Career

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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