August 2025

English Version Very close to the sea, very near the Port of Havana, in a large space of light and completely surrounded by the elegance of colonial architecture, is the Plaza de San Francisco de Asís. It is named after the convent that stands on one of its sides, founded by the Franciscan religious order. As I approached, I noticed that the

English Version I don't know if it was the stifling heat of August, or the so-called ‘low season’ associated with tourism in Cuba, but the truth is that these last few visits to Havana have been a bit lonely. Accustomed to the usual bustle of the streets and the constant flow of people, especially foreign visitors, these last few days walking aro

English Version In Old Havana, between Agramonte and Bélgica Avenues, between the Central Park and almost at the entrance to Obispo Boulevard, there is a large space closed to the passage of vehicles, a large square with the characteristic cobblestones of the streets that are considered part of the city's heritage. This small square is located be

English Version In these summer days, taking advantage of the summer season in Cuba and the fact that I have more free time to walk around and visit places a little further away from where I live, I decided to take a closer look at Havana. In Cuba, to say that one goes for a walk in Havana is almost always synonymous with visiting the oldest part

English Version One of the oldest houses in Havana is preserved in Obispo Street, in Old Havana. This building, now a museum, houses original murals and mosaics that have survived the passage of time. The tour of some of its rooms also allows us to imagine the daily life of a wealthy Havana family during the centuries of Spanish colonial rule in

English Version Obispo Street in Old Havana is much more than a commercial artery, it is a journey through the history of the city. Like many other avenues that cross the historic centre it has witnessed the passage of time, deterioration and fortunately restoration. It was at the end of the last century when a process of recovery began that resto

English Version The first sculpture that was erected to pay homage to José Julian Marti, Cuba's national hero, who represents the identity and values of freedom and independence of the nation, is located in Havana's Central Park. One of Marti's defining virtues was his words. With a captivating voice, he was a man who hypnotised with his oratory.

English Version If you are in the Capital of Cuba, and you visit the municipality of Centro Habana, it is almost certain that you will pass in front of the imposing National Capitol. If you visit this architectural jewel and stop in front of its majestic staircase facing Prado Street, and cross it, you will find yourself right on Teniente Rey Ave

English Version One of the routes I most enjoy when I walk through Old Havana begins in the busy Obispo Street, where I turn right at the end and walk down Mercaderes Street, a cultural corridor with several museums, galleries and façades from times gone by, and when I leave this labyrinth of intertwining streets I arrive at the ample space of li

English Version The old Tacón Theatre was in the middle of the 19th century one of the most famous and renowned stages in the Cuban capital, and even in Latin America. Elegant and imposing, this theatre was not only an architectural jewel of its time but also a cultural phenomenon where some of the best artists of Cuba and Europe performed. Locat

English Version In Old Havana, right on the corner of Mercaderes and Obra Pía streets, stands one of the most distinguished buildings of colonial Cuba, the Obra Pía House. Currently restored and converted into a museum by the Office of the Historian of the City, it was once the headquarters of one of the most outstanding charities in Havana. The

English Version Since ancient times man has had a fascinating curiosity about the cosmos. Looking at the sky and the stars has always been a way of searching for answers to questions that cannot always be found on Earth. That is why so much time and study has been devoted to solving the riddles of the Universe, many of which remain unsolved to th