“Cuba is at such a unique and important crossroads in its history. So much has happened in recent years, yet it still feels like a country fundamentally unchanged since 1959. The sense of community and solidarity among the Cuban people is striking and their resilience is fascinating. An experience in Cuba will leave you with a new perspective and a longing to return.”
— Harry Alvarez, Dominican Republic and Cuba Country Director
Born in New York City and raised in the Dominican Republic, Harry represents the multi-cultural approach of Rustic Pathways. Harry graduated from SUNY New Paltz with degrees in psychology and Spanish. After managing programs in Costa Rica and Panama, Harry opened our Dominican Republic programs in 2012 and Cuba programs in 2015.