CMASAS students got to know the charm, tradition, and beauty of Cuba. In Havana, Cuba’s capital city, we discussed the region’s conservation efforts, educational resources, and national identity with locals. We then journeyed east to Cienfuegos to discover Cuba’s culture firsthand with a trip to an art studio as well as music and dance performances. We visited the Pay of Pigs, an old sugar cane plantation, and rode a steam engine train, as well as played baseball with the locals. We also viewed the re-enactment of Fortaleza, which is part of Cuba’s propaganda machine.