#wednesdaywalk

English Version In Old Havana, in one of its four oldest squares, rises the Cathedral of Havana, which gives its name to the place, Plaza de la Catedral. This church is one of the most emblematic and well-known temples of Cuba. Although it is not the largest church in the country, it is one of the most recognized and visited, considered Cuban her

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

English Version Old Havana has many places of great historical and social value, that is why walking through its streets is always an encounter with the memory that shaped the life and customs of the city up to the present day. An example is the Central Railway Station of Havana, located near the port of the capital, between Egido and Arsenal ave

English Version Walks are always a good moment to relax, keep ourselves present, and notice the common things that we normally pass by and that almost always seem natural to us since we always see them in the same places, so we almost never pay them true attention. In this Wednesday Walk publication I come to show an area known as the elevated, a

English Version I have been wanting for some time to visit a place in my neighborhood, a church, built many years ago when this town was beginning to emerge, which is very close to where I live. This church is popularly known as the Church of Arroyo Arenas, the name it shares with the place where it was erected, and it is consecrated to Jesus. Fo

English Version Elephants are not usually in the middle of cities, even being able to see a herd in their natural environment is not very common either, except in parks and reserves. So finding oneself among a herd of elephants in the middle of the city is something unthinkable. Of course, it would be almost impossible if they were real elephants

English Version The well-known Old Square of Havana is an ancient space from the 16th century, a beautiful place with a simple marble fountain that adorns the center of the large square. It is surrounded by colonial buildings that intermingle with different architectural styles, creating a colorful and very picturesque environment. Around it,

English Version The Palenque is a large gastronomic center located in the Municipality of Playa, in the Cuban Capital. It is a place well known for its Creole food, for its rustic atmosphere that distinguishes it, and also for its more economical prices. In these times in Cuba, where currently going out to enjoy a good meal is not always accessib

English Version Birthdays are almost always a reason for celebration. Although it is true that with each passing year we subtract time from our biological clock, we also gain one more year of experiences, of learnings, and of shared moments. It is one more year of life and that always deserves to be celebrated. On this particular day we were cele

English Version For some years of the 19th century an eminent German naturalist and biologist lived in Havana, recognized by the international scientific community for his travels and studies which revealed the extraordinary natural wealth of the lands of the American continent and of Cuba. His name, Alexander von Humboldt, is remembered in one o

English Version Walking aimlessly through Old Havana is, for me, the best way to explore this ancient city, where at every step we can find something surprising, as if taken from the pages of a book written a long time ago. Many times it is a walk through centuries of history, other times an encounter with modernity and with culture, both our own

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