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Trinidad de Cuba |
" Trinidad de Cuba is the most preserved colonial city in America. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site , Trinidad is not only a beautiful and colorful city of antiquity best but also is a town with a fascinating history, rich culture, interesting events and traditions, and lively music and dance. Surrounded by spectacular landscapes, turquoise seas, verdant mountains, exquisite valleys, rivers and waterfalls; Trinidad, a living museum, is an engaging paradise for the visitors"
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Julio Muñoz is one of Trinidad’s most dynamic and charismatic personalities. Horse-whisperer… Photographer… Raconteur...Electronic Engineer...Workers Union representative....These are a few of the reasons such international tour companies as National Geographic Expeditions, Friendly Planet, The World Affairs Council, Distant Horizons, etc, seek out Julio to enhance their groups’ visits to Cuba.
The Muñoz family has lived in Trinidad for almost two centuries, and Julio and his wife Rosa enjoy sharing their intimate knowledge of remarkable UNESCO World Heritage city. They delight in welcoming visitors to their colonial-era Bed&Breakfast (Casa Particular).
Julio is an accomplished photographer and has worked with such renowned photographers as National Geographic’s David Harvey and Keith Cardwell, and has been a consultant to BBC, Santa Fe Workshops, National Geographic, SF TV , among other prestigious organizations.
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Accomodation(casa particular):
Casa Muñoz is a colonial house built in 1800 that has retained its original style and antique furniture (featured in National Geographic magazine October 1999, page 102 and National Geographic Traveler March-April 2012, page 67). The English-speaking Muñoz family operate their charming home as a Bed & Breakfast (casa particular), and welcome visitors from around the world. |
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Photography Workshops, Photography Holidays, Lectures and more....:
Joining Julio Munoz's Photography Workshops you have a unique opportunity to gain access to the real Cuba, such as cowboy deep in the countryside, street photography and sacred santería ceremonies rarely experienced by foreign visitors. Julio offers his own workshops, and can assist any photographer who needs help to organize their own photography workshop in this magnificent city.
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Horseback riding excursions:
Julio and his friends offer an unforgettable horseback riding excursions on healthy and quiet horses to the splendid countryside (Valle de los Ingenios) across the farms, village, hills, rivers, forest and a waterfall. |
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Equine care:
The entire Muñoz family—Julio, Rosa and their two daughters, María and Carmen—are animals lovers, and they have several horses and dogs. They also operate a project ( Diana Project ) to promote better equine care and educate local campesinos (peasant farmers) and cowboys in humane horse-training techniques. |
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Photogallery:
Visit Julio Muñoz´s photo-gallery for a unique insider’s perspective about Trinidad life and architecture.
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Get online now and order Julio Muñoz's latest book:
A superbly illustrated photo book about Trinidad: the architecture, people, events, traditions, religions and more ...
-If you travel to Trinidad this book will be a great introduction to the real Trinidad from an insider’s unique perspective.
-If you have visited Trinidad already, it will provide lasting memories of your unforgettable journey to this wonderful, romantic city frozen in time.
(the book will be mailed from USA)
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