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Across the green memory of the city [EN/ES]
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Across the green memory of the city [EN/ES]

Feb 22, 2026 5 min read

English Version Abundant vegetation, forests with tall trees full of birds fluttering among their branches and squirrels scurrying in search of food. A river of clear waters with abundant fish, and vegetation always green and fresh. That is what I imagine this place was many centuries ago, when nature reigned almost without the intervention of ma

An ordinary walk close to home [EN/ES]
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An ordinary walk close to home [EN/ES]

Jan 13, 2026 6 min read

English Version There are days when I like to take longer walks than I usually do when I go out around the neighborhood to do the weekly shopping. Sometimes I like to change the route and go through different places, that way I change the view, get a little more exercise, and always discover something new: a store, a café, or some point of sale.

Strolling through Jose de la Luz y Caballero Park [EN/ES]
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Strolling through Jose de la Luz y Caballero Park [EN/ES]

Dec 21, 2025 6 min read

English Version Parks are public spaces for gathering and rest, corners to take a pause from everyday life. In many of them there are monuments that not only beautify the surroundings, but also lead us to reflect on the values of the figures to whom homage is paid. Thus, what seems like a simple walk also becomes a contemplation of the culture and

A God by the waters of the Bay [EN/ES]
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A God by the waters of the Bay [EN/ES]

Dec 7, 2025 6 min read

English Version I like it when Poseidon, Greek divinity of the seas and oceans, is in a good mood. It is said that when the god is pleased the seas become calm and serene, allowing the vessels a safe navigation and the fishermen an abundant catch. And that was the first thing I thought when I stopped before this marble fountain that is found almo

The Church of Paula, a Walk into the Past [EN/ES]
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The Church of Paula, a Walk into the Past [EN/ES]

Nov 12, 2025 6 min read

English Version In a small area such as Old Havana, one of the oldest in the Cuban capital and where the first village was founded, it is quite notable the number of churches and convents that are found in it. That is why it is not surprising that when walking through its surroundings we quite frequently come across some of these religious temple

Walking along Mercaderes Street [EN/ES]
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Walking along Mercaderes Street [EN/ES]

Oct 31, 2025 6 min read

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

An Eternal City [EN/ES]
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An Eternal City [EN/ES]

Oct 5, 2025 6 min read

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