Cuba and Central America holiday

Cuba and Central America is home to some of the most rugged natural beauty and magnificent colonial architecture on the planet, meaning that we consider efforts to help maintain this beautiful region to be absolutely imperative. Our tour leaders are always Spanish-speaking experts on the countries that they operate in and as such are passionate about helping maintain the sights and character for which the region has gained international renown. When visiting the historic sights of Central America, such as the colonial streets of Havana or the ancient site of Tikal in Guatemala, our tour leaders reinforce our beliefs regarding their strict preservation. When staying in cities, we book accommodation as close to each respective city’s greatest attractions, negating the requirement to use transport when seeing the sights, in turn helping to cut down on emissions.

We are committed to the protection and conservation of all animals, both wild and domesticated. Therefore when visiting natural attractions such as the crystal clear waters of Caye Caulker in Belize every precaution is taken to protect the habitats of the wildlife that resides there. Travellers that opt to snorkel or dive here will be asked to follow simple procedures put in place to help with the preservation of such environments. In addition to this our hotel in San Ignacio houses a large watering hole that they maintain to aid in the well being and attraction of local wildlife in the area. There are over 63 species of bird documented in the area as well as iguanas and other marine life.

We strongly believe in reducing our effect on the environment in every possible way. Littering is absolutely prohibited, as is any activity that may prove detrimental to the sites or their surrounding environments. One of our primary initiatives is reducing, reusing and recycling waste at any given opportunity. Appropriate waste disposal is something that we insist on during our tours. Guides will advise on how best to reuse and recycle appropriately in each country. Our tour leaders appreciate that facilities such as recycling may not always be readily available but do ask that any recyclable waste is kept on your person before disposing of it in the correct manner.

Energy conservation is another cause that we promote during our tours, with a focus on keeping electricals off whenever there is no need for them to be on. Customers are asked to adhere to responsible practices in all accommodation and avoid using energy if it’s not necessary. We encourage customers to take short showers and to be aware of their water usage, especially in the Casa Particulares in Cuba.