June 2025
Architecture Surrounding a Promenade [EN/ES]
English Version There are places that not only call us to rest or to the carefree stroll, but also call us to stop, and to contemplate their surroundings. Such is the case of Prado Promenade, one of the most emblematic spaces of Old Havana. If you ever walk along this Boulevard, do not limit yourself to crossing it. Take a moment to look up and im
Quality time by the sea [EN/ES]
English Version In Cuba the summer months are synonymous with the beach. It's very common here to spend hot days cooling off in the ocean, and families take advantage of this time to enjoy the fresh air and fun. However, the Caribbean sun is very intense during this time and precautions such as using sunscreen, wearing hats, and staying hydrated,
Havana, Walking Tour [EN/ES]
English Version Walking the streets of Centro Habana and Habana Vieja, Cuba, is never boring. Just observing the diversity of people, in terms of age, race and culture, is entertaining enough. I think these are the municipalities where most people pass through the streets at any time of the day. Bicitaxis, street vendors offering everything you c
Desde el Taller de un Artista [ES/EN]
Siempre he admirado a los artistas y su increíble capacidad de crear obras hermosas a partir de su imaginación y su visión única del mundo. Me fascina cómo pueden transformar lo sencillo en piezas llenas de significado y belleza. Por eso me encanta especialmente el arte plástico, y últimamente he tenido la satisfacción de visitar varios estudios
Grand Theatre oh Havana (Part II) [EN/ES]
English Version The Alicia Alonso National Theatre is a true jewel of Cuban architecture, both for its stunning façade and its impressive interior design. This publication is the second part of a [previous] one where I described the imposing beauty of its exterior and its grand foyer. On this occasion, I come to narrate and show you its third lev
A walk through Art [EN/ES]
English Version My publication is from one of the busiest and most emblematic avenues in Old Havana, so famous that one of its intersections was immortalised in one of the most popular Cuban songs ‘La Engañadora’, by Enrique Jorrín, many can already guess what avenue I am going to talk about. I am referring, of course, to Prado Avenue and its Cent
Monument to Maximo Gómez, The Generalissimo [EN/ES]
English versión As I write this publication, a small fragment of a Cuban song comes to mind that speaks of the way in which heroes are remembered: ‘Heroes are remembered without tears...’. And what better way to keep their memory alive than by erecting a monument in their honour, a sculpture that reminds us of the greatness of their deeds and the