October 2025

English Version Street names became necessary as cities grew and became urbanized. Today, thanks to better urban planning and orientation, it is very easy to locate oneself on a street by its number and specific address, but it was not always like that. In the beginning, streets were known by the social function that was carried out on them or by

English Version Although the municipality of Centro Habana has been founded relatively recently, the same cannot be said of its neighborhoods, streets, and buildings, many of which date back to the early years of the colonial era when the city began to expand beyond its sheltered walls. That is why, when walking through Centro Habana, we can admi

English Version “Enjoy the little things in life, one day you will realize they were the biggest.” The best way to think about this week's Prompt is undoubtedly with a cup of coffee in my hands, and I take this moment to reflect on the choices that lead us through life, even the one so simple that brought me to the coffee shop I share with you

English Version Entering the "Gulf View Bar" in the majestic Hotel Nacional de Cuba is like going back in time and visiting the place in the early thirties of the last century. Although with the passing of time certain details in its design and furniture have changed, it is enough for me to close my eyes to imagine how the interior of this lounge

English Version For the people who were at the port of Havana in the 17th century, the dynamics and movement of the place were very common, with ships entering or leaving the bay with crew members from other parts of the world. It was common to see commercial vessels coming from the Americas and making a stopover on their way to Europe, and with

English Version By itself, the view of the sea that stretches behind the Havana Malecón, that wall built to contain it, and which on more than one occasion has served little purpose, since nature does not understand walls or blocks, is a beautiful landscape. The warmth of Cuban waters is tinted with beautiful blues that range from bright turquois

English Version Sometimes when I feel that my mind needs a break or that I need to disconnect from the routine of the days, I treat myself to a walk around the city. I'm not a big fan of walking, I admit it. I get tired quickly and sometimes I feel a bit lazy just thinking about going out. But there's something special about those walks that conv

English Version On Aguiar Street at its intersection with Peña Pobre, there is a very peculiar and colorful lane popularly known as the Alley of the Hairdressers. This corner located in Old Havana marks the beginning of Aguiar Street and stands out for its unique design and explosion of color. The site is closed to vehicular traffic, open only to

English Version The Cathedral Square in Havana is not simply a large, old space. It is an imposing place, surrounded by beautiful colonial mansions and the majestic Havana Cathedral, consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and declared a World Heritage Site. This spacious area is also a location of invaluable historical, cultural, and patrimonial