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USA: Hola New York

Overview

  • Duration:4 days 3 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: New York City

Itinerary

Arrive in New York - Times Square and Havana CentralDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - NEW YORK

  • Welcome: Welcome to New York City! Meet your Prometour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Times Square: Discover Times Square with your Tour Director.
  • Havana Central: At Havana Central Times Square, celebrate Cuban culture through food, music, and a 1950s atmosphere.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.

Central Park, El Museo del Barrio and Salsa ClassesDay 2

DAY 2: NEW YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Central Park: Discover Central Park with your Prometour Tour Director.
  • El Museo del Barrio: Enjoy a visit to El Museo del Barrio - the only Latino museum in NYC dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
  • Salsa Classes: Go to El Taller Latino Americano for Salsa classes.
  • Dinner: Enjoy dinner at El Cafe Espanol with your group.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.

Spanish Harlem, GE Building Murals and Spanish TheatreDay 3

DAY 3: NEW YORK

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Spanish Harlem: Visit Spanish Harlem and explore the history of Salsa music. Your guide will explain the evolution of Salsa music and guide you to residences associated with innovators such as Tito Puente and Marc Anthony.
  • Queen Sofia Institute: Go to the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute - the galleries host exhibits on themes related to Spanish art and the Spanish tradition in the Americas.
  • GE Building: Walk into the lobby of the 70-story General Electric Building and learn about the impressive murals by Jose Maria Sert that replaced the original mural by Mexican artist Diego Rivera.
  • Spanish Theatre: Attend a Spanish play at Repertorio Espanol.
  • Dinner: Dinner in a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Overnight accommodation in New Jersey.

Return HomeDay 4

DAY 4: NEW YORK - HOME

  • Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Departure: Say goodbye to your Prometour Tour Director and head back home!

Learning Objectives

Analyze the history and evolution of Salsa music through a guided tour of Spanish Harlem, examining the cultural contributions of Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, and other innovators who transformed Latin music in New York City.

Investigate the rich artistic and cultural heritage of Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American communities in New York City through El Museo del Barrio – the only Latino museum in NYC dedicated to this tradition.

Evaluate the artistic and political significance of the murals in the GE Building lobby, examining the story of Diego Rivera, Jose Maria Sert, and the Rockefeller commission as a case study in art, power, and cultural conflict.

Compare the distinct expressions of Latin culture in New York City – from the 1950s atmosphere of Havana Central to the contemporary art of the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute – examining how Latino identity is expressed across time and medium.

Develop intercultural competence and performing arts skills through hands-on Salsa classes at El Taller Latino Americano and attendance at a Spanish-language play at Repertorio Espanol.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Times Square and Central Park exploration.
  • El Museo del Barrio: The only Latino museum in NYC dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean, and Latin American art.
  • Salsa Classes: El Taller Latino Americano - hands-on Latin dance instruction.
  • Spanish Harlem: Guided tour of Salsa music history - residences of Tito Puente, Marc Anthony, and other innovators.
  • Queen Sofia Spanish Institute: Exhibitions on Spanish art and the Spanish tradition in the Americas.
  • GE Building: Lobby murals commissioned from Jose Maria Sert - replacing the original Diego Rivera mural.
  • Repertorio Espanol: Spanish-language theatrical performance.
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Frequently asked questions

Will my group be combined with another school group?

No. Every Prométour educational tour is personalized to ensure a meaningful experience. We guarantee private tours for all groups.

Your group will have its own dedicated Tour Director and itinerary, and will not be combined with any other school or student group.

How does Prométour support teachers with planning?

We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.

Support starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.

Throughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.
If any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

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When you register for a Prométour trip, you can do so with confidence. If you cancel before the tour is officially confirmed, you'll receive a full refund with no questions asked.

Once the tour is confirmed, standard cancellation fees apply based on your departure date. Travelers may still be eligible for insurance coverage depending on their policy.

In some regions, and for travelers with an upgraded plan, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) insurance may be available. We recommend contacting the insurance provider directly for full details on coverage options.
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