History 6 min read
The Protest of Baraguá: When Maceo Said No to Surrender
On March 15, 1878, Antonio Maceo rejected the Pact of Zanjón at Baraguá. The story of the bravest act in Cuba's independence wars.
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The latest from the island
Tourism 6 min read
Trinidad, Cuba: essential guide to Cuba's most beautiful city
Complete guide to Trinidad, Cuba. What to see, where to stay, casas particulares, nearby beaches and tips to explore this UNESCO gem.
News 3 min read
28% of ICE Detainees Choose Self-Deportation in Record 2025 Wave
Voluntary departures from ICE custody hit historic highs in 2025, with thousands of Cubans opting to self-deport amid harsher policies.
News 3 min read
Mexican Navy Ships Deliver 814 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
Two Mexican Navy vessels docked in Havana carrying food and powdered milk as humanitarian aid amid Cuba's deepening energy crisis.
Culture 6 min read
Cecilia Valdés: Cuba's National Novel That Challenged an Era
The story of Cecilia Valdés, Cirilo Villaverde's masterpiece on race, love and colonialism in 19th century Cuba, and its legendary zarzuela adaptation.
Products 5 min read
Cuban Cocktails: Mojito, Daiquiri, Cuba Libre and More Classics
Complete guide to Cuba's most famous cocktails: mojito, daiquiri, cuba libre and other iconic drinks born in Havana bars.
Culture 4 min read
Cuban Cha-Cha-Chá: The Rhythm That Conquered Dance Floors Worldwide
The history of cha-cha-chá, created by Enrique Jorrín in 1950s Cuba. From Havana to the world with Orquesta América and Aragón.
News 2 min read
Copa Airlines Keeps Flying to Cuba by Tankering Fuel from Panama
Copa Airlines maintains flights to Havana by loading extra fuel in Panama, while Canadian, Russian, and European carriers cancel Cuba routes.
Culture 4 min read
Cuban Dominoes: Much More Than a Game, a National Tradition
Discover the history and traditions of dominoes in Cuba, the national pastime that unites generations in parks, porches, and streets across the island.