This month our partners share Cuba's great summer festival of Caribbean culture and a sustainability first for Easter Island.
Cuba – with FFV
Festival del Caribe 2026: the Fiesta del Fuego
From 3 to 9 July 2026, Santiago de Cuba hosts the 45th Festival del Caribe, known internationally as the Fiesta del Fuego. For one week the city becomes a living stage where music, dance and centuries-old traditions fill the streets, plazas and cultural venues, as artists, scholars and travellers from across the Caribbean celebrate the region's shared heritage.
The 2026 edition honours the Afro-descendant communities of Colombia, with performances, exhibitions and artistic exchanges. Highlights include colourful street parades and comparsas; live rumba, son, Haitian vodou drumming and percussion; folkloric rituals and community ceremonies; and workshops, talks and themed exhibitions.
More than a festival, the Fiesta del Fuego is a powerful expression of Caribbean identity. FFV's itinerary Essential Cuba: from Santiago to Havana is timed to explore Santiago during the festival, and tailor-made journeys can be built around the dates.
Chile – with Turavion
Rapa Nui: Latin America's first fully electric ground operations
At Mataveri International Airport on Easter Island, LATAM has introduced Latin America's first fully electric ground support system for servicing its aircraft. It is a concrete step towards decarbonisation, cutting fossil fuel use and noise in one of Chile's most unique ecosystems, and shows that more sustainable solutions can work even in remote places.
Rapa Nui's exceptional environmental and cultural value calls for the highest standards and a long-term commitment to sustainability, and Turavion, as a local DMC in Chile, welcomes the decision. LATAM has also been named a "Five-Star Global Airline" by APEX for the fourth year running, based on verified passenger reviews.
Thinking about Latin America? Our partners design every journey with their own teams on the ground. Get in touch and tell us what you'd like to experience.