#nature
Seafront Promenade [EN/ES]
English Version The Seafront Promenade of 1st and 70, in Havana, within the coastal municipality of Playa, is a very well-known place and recommended for sea lovers. It is the perfect spot for a quiet stroll, a relaxed walk, or simply to sit and contemplate the horizon. Here one enjoys both the pink and orange of the sky at sunrise and the golden
Exploring Nature within the City [EN/ES]
English Version Havana, the Cuban capital, is one of the most populated provinces of the island. Although it is the smallest in extension, it concentrates most of the urbanization, the industries, the ministries, the hospitals, among many other services. This is why in many places the buildings and the urban landscape have replaced the natural en
Walk between Land and Sea [EN/ES]
English Version What I like most about walking along the coastline in the Playa district of Havana is the contrast between two opposites that, although different, still form a balance: the firm and the fluid, the stable and the changeable: The land and the sea. When I walk along this coastal area, I always encounter two very different landscapes,
From the Hill of Taganana [EN/ES]
English Version When pirate and corsair assaults were common on the island of Cuba, one of the most precious jewels of the Spanish crown, and the country lived under the threat of plunder and fear, the Spanish authorities decided to establish a robust defence system to protect the riches of the conquered New World. Thus, several fortifications we
The Metropolitan Park, a refuge in the city [EN/ES]
English Version Under the sun of Havana, alongside the sound of the cars and the rhythm of the city that never ceases, there exists a corner that resists the change of the urban life and its accelerated pace, The Metropolitan Park, located almost on the border between two municipalities, this green space is a piece of the ancient natural forest t
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,
A Park for the Fraternity of the countries of America [EN/ES]
English Version Public spaces are always well received by people. A park as a place to relax, enjoy the tranquillity and be surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere is always a pleasant experience. There are many such parks in Cuba, but one of the most attractive, visited and frequented is undoubtedly the Parque de la Fraternidad Americana, located i
Walking along Havana's Fifth Avenue [EN/ES]
English Version In the city of Havana there are many famous avenues and streets, for their history, their culture and the beauty that surrounds them, and among them the Fifth Avenue of Miramar, one of the most famous and emblematic, undoubtedly stands out. The Avenue is located in the elegant neighborhood of Miramar, known for its impressive man
Architecture, History and Nature [EN/ES]
English Version Knowing about history is something that has attracted me since I was a child. I like to read and know about places, personalities and important historical facts. For my pleasure, lately I have been able to visit and know many museums in my city, and thus I have discovered passages of the history of Cuba that I did not know. I have a
Renewable Energies; "La Quinta de los Molinos" [EN/ES]
English Version 'The Quinta of the Mills' is a large garden inside the city, an oasis. It is not that the city lacks the green of the trees, I am pleased to live in a city where natural spaces are respected and where vegetation grows around the buildings, offering shade to the persons in the streets. However, Quinta de los Molinos is one of those p
A visit to "La Quinta de los Molinos": Connecting with the nature [EN/ES]
English Version In this society with its dizzying technological development, there is a phenomenon that I hear more and more about and that many people experience to a greater or lesser extent: the disconnection with nature and the environment. The good news is that many people have become aware of this disconnection and more often, they seek to b
Nature, Beach and Marine Fauna... A day full of surprises! [ENG/ES]
English Version 🇬🇧 National Aquarium of Cuba I had been planning a family trip to the Aquarium for some time because my little girl was anxious to go and meet the dolphins. So we didn't keep putting it off and on the weekend we decided to visit the place. The experience was delightful (and my little girl got to meet something more than just do