Heritage & Traditions

Palacio del Segundo Cabo, more than two centuries of history

By Sandra Portilla

The Palace of the Second Corporal (Palacio del Segundo Cabo), located in Old Havana, next to the Palace of the General Captains and facing one side of the Plaza de Armas, is one of the oldest buildings of the old Havana town.

The Paseo del Prado in Cienfuegos

By Rose Ross

Whoever visits Cienfuegos, a city in central Cuba known as The Southern Pearl (La Perla del Sur), has a must-see in its famous Paseo del Prado.

The sea urchin fountain, one of singular beauty

By Luisa Hermosillo

Unlike other Cuban cities, the fountains of Havana have an eminently ornamental mission, that is, to embellish parks and squares with their statues and sources of singular beauty.

El Templete and the ceibas, history and tradition

By Colette Laforet

El Templete, one of the most relevant buildings of Cuban colonial architecture, is located in the Plaza de Armas in Old Havana, and is part of the World Heritage Site.

Fifth Avenue: an artery full of history

By Julia Muñoz

The Fifth Avenue of Havana, in the Playa municipality, is one of the best known and busiest arteries within the urban fabric of the Cuban capital, initially called Avenue of the Americas.

Tobacco, Cuba's star product

By Julia Muñoz

Cuba stands out for having several elite products in the international market, among which are rum and tobacco. The latter has a history and tradition that make it the most popular worldwide, whose quality lies in the union of four factors: the climate, the soil, the wisdom of peasants and torcedores who work in its manufacture and its varieties.

Havana Club Selection of Masters changes its image

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Havana Club Selección de Maestros rum changes its label and case, but its precious liquid and its distinctive bottle remain the same, according to a press release by the entity in the Cuban capital.

The caves of Punta del Este, a trace of pre-Colombian history in Cuba

By Sandra Portilla

The Caves of Punta del Este, located on the Isle of Youth, in southern Cuba, form a group that is well known for the cave paintings that have been found on its walls, left there by the aborigines in pre-Colombian times

Cathedral Square, where beauty and harmony are combined

By Rose Ross

The Cathedral Square (formerly Swamp Square), is one of the most beautiful in colonial Havana and was the last of the main squares to be built, after Plaza de Armas.

November 25: for the elimination of violence against women

By Petra Joaquina

Since 1981, militants and activists in favor of women's rights have observed November 25 as a day of protest and commemoration against gender violence.

November 22: a memorable date

By Coco Simpson

November 22 is a memorable date in Cuba for two important reasons: World Musician Day and Cuban Pharmacist Day are celebrated.

"Better health for men and boys", on International Men's Day (IMD)

By Mercy Ramos

The man, that gender of the human species, who is often discriminated against or sometimes censured for his condition of macho, arrogant and dominant, celebrates his international day on November 19 under the slogan "Better health for men and boys."

Cuba and WFP reaffirm commitment to fight hunger

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Cuba and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed the good state of cooperation and their commitment to continue strengthening work for a world free of hunger.

International student day, symbol of youth courage

By Mercy Ramos

As every year, International Student Day is celebrated this Tuesday, November 17, in remembrance of the young Czechs who lost their lives in their heroic struggle against Hitler's fascism in the streets of Prague in 1939.

The Plaza de Armas, generator point of the city of Havana

By Julia Muñoz

The Plaza de Armas constitutes the starting point of the city of Havana, founded in 519. Its layout evokes the fortified squares of medieval Europe and in its perimeter were the headquarters of the civil and military authorities in colonial times, as well as the parish church of the City.