https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/camila-cabello-speaks-out-cuba-oppressive-regime-1236184261/

I like to research the history of interesting soda brands and I came across Ironbeer. Ironbeer started in Havana back in 1917 and was very popular. It gained the nickname "La Bebida Nacional". The owners exiled to Miami in 1960 after Ley 890 nationalized the beverage industry and restarted the company.

Ironbeer became popular in Miami as well and has continued to grow. They went through bankruptcy in the 1990s after a contract with Tropicana led to a big lawsuit (Ironbeer won the lawsuit).

I tried it for the first time and really enjoyed it. I thought it would taste like a cola, but it's much more fruity.

This music video explores the idea of a free and more open Cuba, using a bridge between Miami and Havana to symbolize unrestricted connection with the rest of the world. It imagines a future with greater economic development, improved infrastructure, and stronger global ties.

Hola! Soy una escritora española. Suena un poco absurdo el título pero siempre me gusta investigar y añadir culturas diferentes (personajes, costumbres, comidas, etc..) en mis novelas y que no sea todo tan homogéneo, simplista o cliché. Como en la vida real, vamos. No sé de todo pero leo mucho y trato de escribir todo dentro del mayor respeto posible, obviamente. No quiero entrar en temas políticos, sé que este precioso país está pasando un momento muy difícil y lo lamento si alguien se ofende por este tema, porque solo quiero enfocarme en la naturaleza tan bonita que tiene la gente cubana.

El caso es que el padre de mi protagonista es cubano aunque lleva más de 30 años viviendo en España, por lo que se ha adaptado a algunas costumbres de aquí. Quiero mantenerle las raíces, algunas jergas cubanas y cositas así, pero no quiero que se vea forzoso. ¿Alguien que me pueda dar algún consejo?

Vuelvo a decir que he investigado pero quiero opiniones. Así que, ¿Me describirías cómo sois en comportamiento, carácter,...? ¿Qué costumbres nunca crees que se quitarían aunque se viva en otro país? ¿Algo que tal vez se me esté olvidando o necesite saber?

My first time making Coquito Acaramelados. I'm not Cuban but I was told these came from Cuba so thank you so much. These are so so good. I love them. Even if they don't have that caramel glaze it tastes like vanilla ice cream. This is probably one of my favorite if not my favorite sweet treats.

Good morning! I’m Brazilian, and lately, I’ve become hyper-focused on Cuba because of a character from a fictional work I really love—and I write about him, too. Even though we are both Latin American, our cultures are completely different, and I’d love to learn more about the country. I’ve put together a list of questions, and I’d be so grateful if anyone would like to answer them!

1- Is there a childhood memory of yours that you feel is deeply connected to your culture? For example, where I live in Brazil, we have a regional festival honoring Saints Cosmas and Damian—it’s basically a Brazilian version of Halloween! But it doesn't happen in other states across the country.

2- What kind of food did your parents make for you that holds a special, nostalgic place in your heart?

3- What kind of things did you watch on TV when you were little? Or did you prefer playing with other kids?

4- I don’t know much about Cuba’s economy and structural issues (I still want to study this, but it’s hard to find reliable sources—if anyone has recommendations, I’d appreciate it). But, given those issues, was there anything that directly affected you? For instance: here in Brazil, it gets very hot, and not every home has air conditioning. I remember days when I’d cry because of the heat!

Cuban culture is still new to me, but I'm extremely interested in learning more about the country and its customs 🤍

My friends! My Abuela is getting along in years. And I’m hoping to write down some of her recipes while I can. Arroz con Bistec, Pechuga, etc.

And it got me thinking. What was your favorite thing Abuela made growing up? How’d she make it? Was there a special step? Let’s hear it!

Hello everyone,

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I live in Ethiopia and it appears that we have a little bit of common history. I dont want to discuss politics but it is so cool that we both have a bit of common history.

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Cubans fought the Ethio Somali war in 79 and today i went to the Ethio Cuba friendship park in Addis Ababa.

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Im just sharing some pics i took there as I believe we shouldnt forget that our two people fought side by side.

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Lets give honor to our ancestors by not letting the memory fades.

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From Ethiopia, we are sending a lot of love to the amazing Cuban people. Long live to our two nations!

I grew up in Cuba but left when I was 11.

But I have always felt out of place as though my heart were still in Cuba.

I have decided to relearn my Spanish and everything I can about Cuba - maybe one day I will return.

I am starting with music and culture.

Chan Chan by Buena Vista Social Club.

I wanted to ask someone who is still in touch with Cuban culture, what the meaning of this song is, particularly to the people.

Gracias. Thank you.

• Havana is Cuba’s capital city. Spanish colonial architecture in its 16th-century Old Havana core includes the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, a fort and maritime museum. The National Capitol Building is an iconic 1920s landmark. Also in Old Havana is the baroque Catedral de San Cristóbal and Plaza Vieja, whose buildings reflect the city’s vibrant architectural mix.
• Havana was founded in 1519 by the Spanish. By the 17th century, it had become one of the Caribbean's main centres for ship-building. Although it is today a sprawling metropolis of 2 million inhabitants, its old centre retains an interesting mix of Baroque and neoclassical monuments, and a homogeneous ensemble of private houses with arcades, balconies, wrought-iron gates and internal courtyards.

I want to tell the story of their place, the home they built, and the incredible warmth that lived there.

​They lived completely isolated from the outside world inside the protected nature reservoir of Las Terrazas, in a mountainous area known as El Cusco. To get there, you had to brave incredibly harsh, rough roads hidden deep in the woods. It was so hidden and difficult to find that "El Bussy" actually put together a custom, little jeep-like vehicle which they affectionately called the rikenbilly to navigatr the terrain.

Once you arrived, it opened up into a landscape of towering palm trees right next to a pristine river where we used to bathe. It felt completely untouched by time.

​Their home was beautifully rustic and deeply tied to the nature around it. It was a wild house, we always used to laugh because the ceiling was constantly filled with spiders! Because they were so isolated in the wilderness, they lived off the grid, tending to a bustling farm filled with cows, sheep, goats, and many pigs. German scholars and scientists who visited them years ago were gifted them a single solar panel so the house could have its own power, they didnt need that much to survive.

​The heart of the home was their outdoor, improvised kitchen. His wife, who had originally moved there all the way from Oriente, ran that kitchen with absolute pride. There was nothing commercial or modern about it, but it was filled with life, stacked pots, and incredible energy.

​Every single time me or my sister visitied them, they immediately welcomed us with open arms. They would always cook for us, setting down a spread of super delicious food at their table beneath the wooden beams. Their son, Yaciel, was often right there helping them run the farm and sharing in that legendary hospitality. They truly gave everything they had to make sure you felt like family the moment you stepped onto their property.

​Tragically, because of the brutal murders in September 2025, this entire sanctuary has ceased to exist. The animals, the laughter around that green tablecloth, and the vibrant life that filled the woods are gone. His wife, Ophelia, has no phone, and we have lost all contact with her; my only hope is that she safely made it back to her roots and her family in Oriente.

​I am sharing these images because a place built on so much ingenuity, love, and radical hospitality deserves to be remembered. They built a beautiful life out of nothing in the heart of the Cuban woods. Rest in peace, "El Bussy" and Yaciel.

I read a comment somewhere from a guy from a Latin country saying he was expected at a certain age to stop wearing shorts due to them making him look childish and I wanted to elaborate on this.

Was this something your parents expected of you. Did they do it with force? Did they just one summer not buy you shorts anymore and said you will now wear pants regardless of how hot it was? Did you debate this with them?

Not saying it’s a bad thing just curious. I do see what seems to be this idea in place in this day and age. I have gone to Mexican markets and seen many guys of various ages keeping the legs covered in summer.

Saludos desde Costa Rica.

Desde hace muchos años he seguido la escena del rap de Cuba pero desde hace tiempo no se nada de lo que está pasando por allá. Murió la escena rapera? Ya no hacen el evento que siempre hacían en Alamar? Quienes están escupiendo fuego en el rap cubano actualmente para buscarlos en el YouTube?

Abrazos mi gente

I grew up hearing a lot of proverbs(?) from my grandmother like "quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta." Comment some other wise phrases you grew up hearing, I can't remember many more and finding them online is tough! I want to share with my friends :)

Hello! My step dad when I was growing up was Cuban. I've been craving a recipe he made for over 15 years, and I can't find it anywhere. All I remember is that he made it in a pressure cooker. It had cubed pork and potatoes and was orange in color. It was also served with rice if that helps at all. It was so tasty, and I miss it so much 😩

I’ve been trying to listen to more Cuban musicians. I know the popular ones like Orishas, Celia Cruz, Cimafunk, Los Aldeanos, El Funky, and Buena Vista Social Club. What should I check out next?

Cuando pensamos en José Antonio Primo de Rivera, pensamos en Madrid, en la política española del siglo XX. Pocos recuerdan que, por vía materna, llevaba sangre cubana.

Su abuela materna, Ángela Suárez Argudín y Ramírez de Arellano, nació en La Habana en 1839, en el seno de una familia vinculada al pujante negocio azucarero de la isla. En 1864 se casó allí mismo con el riojano Gregorio Sáenz de Heredia, quien años más tarde llegaría a ser el último alcalde español de La Habana, en 1898, justo antes de que la soberanía de Cuba pasara a manos de Estados Unidos.

Del matrimonio de ambos nació Casilda Sáenz de Heredia, ya en España, quien sería la madre de José Antonio. Casilda falleció cuando su hijo tenía apenas cinco años, por lo que el futuro fundador de Falange fue criado por su tía paterna.

Así, la huella cubana en su árbol genealógico llegó a través de dos generaciones: una abuela nacida en La Habana y un abuelo que gobernó la ciudad en sus últimos días como posesión española.

*Nota: esta entrada forma parte de una serie recurrente dedicada a explorar los vínculos de españoles célebres con Cuba. No busca abrir debate ideológico ni político, sino simplemente rastrear una conexión genealógica poco conocida.

Como tenemos mucha ascendencia Canaria me pareció muy interesante este artículo. Habla sobre las contribuciones de los canarios y cómo fueron recibidos en Cuba y otras partes de América.

Hoy 7 de septiembre es el día de La Virgen de Regla, conocida como Yemaya en la religión Yoruba. Mañana se celebra el día de La Caridad del Cobre.

Soy un curioso de su cultura y quería saber si algunos de los estereotipos que se dicen sobre Cuba son ciertos.

1- ¿Todavía producen buenos puros?

2- ¿Conocen a buenos boxeadores o el boxeo sigue siendo muy popular allí?

3 - ¿Toman ron? Si es así, ¿conocen el ron Bacardí? ¿Es común beberlo en Cuba?

4 - ¿Qué opinan de otros países de América, como Colombia, Haití y la República Dominicana? ¿Tienen alguna opinión en particular sobre ellos?

Solo soy una persona a la que le gusta el español y que encuentra muy interesante su cultura.

¡Un abrazo desde Brasil!

-El Manicero/The Peanut Vendor

Love old Cuban music, and loved buying cucuruchitos de maní from the street vendors when I was a kid. ❤️🇨🇺

Oh this game brings so much memories....

I used to play this for hourssss with my friends after having it tranaferred via zapya😂😂😂

Pure nostalgia

Toda vez que hoy es el aniversario 337 de Santa Oscura... perdón...Santa Clara, he aquí más detalles sobre su fundación:

#Historia

https://cubahistorias.wordpress.com/2025/07/15/la-fundacion-de-santa-clara/

RESUMEN: En Cuba y en el Caribe hispano, una persona se dedicaba a leer las noticias, discursos políticos y hasta novelas, mientras los obreros enrollaban tabaco a mano: así nació uno de los oficios más singulares y culturales del mundo laboral