Guest House Centro Habana, Cuba

5.0
(5 reviews)5

La Cacaotera Farm Havana

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

15h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

Hello Traveller! My name is Yani and i am from Cuba. I live with my Husband Tony and with my loved son Anthony. We live in the center of Habana in a big spacious house. I am running a farm in the center of Habana. Before the place was for throwing trash, but now it's a unique green oasis among beautiful houses in Cuban style. I am a warm person, so are Tony and Anthony. I have a passion for cooking. So come and live the Habana experience!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English
  • Between 18 and 60 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 5 Meeting locals
  • 5 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Creating true social impact
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 5. Gender equality
  • 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 2 17. Partnerships for the goals

Denmark

5

Shira and her mom Yeye are simply the perfect hosts. Shira really cares for you and she is always ready to show you around or give you some advices in Habana, which can be a difficult city to navigate in as a foreigner. Yeye is a loving and warm mom, always smiling and giving loving vibes. You will feel completely safe and as in home. Only difference will be that you will have the taste of the original, authentic Cuban lifestyle.

23 days ago

United Kingdom

5

The guest house is an incredible place to stay. Yachira and Regla are wonderful and very accomodating, as well as being around often to show you more of Havana and help you make trips out to the rest of the island. I couldn't recommend the guest house' house more. The work is practically non existent and the daily fee makes sense when considering the SIM card, the food, the rent, etc that is necessary when travelling to Cuba. Furthermore the room is beautiful and has a balcony and private bathroom. The tourism in Cuba is non-existent and tricky, so without Yachira it would have been impossible to enjoy it.

30 days ago

Colombia

5

Mi experiencia en la casa fue maravillosa, mejor de lo que pensé. Shira y su familia me hicieron sentir en casa, estuvieron pendientes de mí todo el tiempo. Hubo un intercambio cultural constante en donde pude aprender mucho de la labor que realiza Shira como artista y de la cultura cubana. Volvería a este lugar sin pensarlo. Me hicieron muy feliz 😊💜

5 months ago

Argentina

5

Experiencia más que grata y enriquecedora. Un placer haber conocido a Shira y su familia. Me hecho sentir como en casa en todo momento! Para siempre en mi corazón mis días en la casa. Espero haber sido de ayuda!

6 months ago

Colombia

5

Esta experiencia me conecto de forma directa con la cultura cubana. Shira, la anfitriona, es una persona increíble, es artista y me mostró su forma de ver la vida, siempre estuvo pendiente de mí y me acompaño en mi viaje, fue un intercambio de experiencias y conocimientos, la pasé increíble.

about 1 year ago

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