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20/09/2026

Most people know Havana, Varadero and Viñales…

But there is another Cuban island with a fascinating history and beaches that look like they belong in a completely different part of the Caribbean. 🇨🇺🌴

This is Isla de la Juventud.

Before 1978, it was known as Isla de Pinos — the Isle of Pines.

And its history is surprisingly complicated.

After Spain lost control of Cuba in 1898, the United States claimed the Isle of Pines. For years, its sovereignty was disputed between Cuba and the United States.

The issue was finally settled in 1925, when the United States ratified the Hay–Quesada Treaty and formally recognized Cuban sovereignty over the island.

Today, the island is known less for its political history and more for its nature: forests, caves, crystal-clear Caribbean waters and beautiful beaches.

One of them is Arenas Negras, famous for its striking dark sand contrasting with the blue Caribbean sea. 🖤🌊

It feels very different from the Cuba most tourists know.

An island with a fascinating past… and beaches that are still relatively far from the crowds.

Have you ever heard of Isla de la Juventud before?



Jose Angel Salgado
HISTORY
Royal Caribbean

19/09/2026

One of Havana’s most famous bars has a very special guest who has been sitting there for more than 20 years… and he never orders a drink. 😄

This is El Floridita, one of Havana’s legendary bars.

Founded in 1817, El Floridita became internationally famous for its daiquiris — but its connection with Ernest Hemingway made it truly iconic.

Hemingway spent a lot of time in Havana and became a regular at El Floridita. He was known for drinking his own version of the daiquiri, the famous “Papa Doble”, made with plenty of rum and less sugar.

And then there’s the statue.

At the end of the bar, you can see a life-size bronze Hemingway leaning against the counter. Created by Cuban sculptor José Villa Soberón, the statue was installed in 2003, at the very spot where Hemingway used to sit.

So today, you can order a daiquiri, stand next to Hemingway and, for a moment, feel like you’ve stepped back into old Havana.

If you could have one drink in Havana, would you choose Hemingway’s daiquiri at El Floridita or a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio? 🍸🇨🇺

18/09/2026

Welcome to the wild side of Cuba. 🐊🇨🇺

In the heart of the Ciénaga de Zapata, at Guamá, you can encounter one of Cuba’s most fascinating animals: the crocodile.

The Ciénaga de Zapata is one of the Caribbean’s most important wetland ecosystems, home to an incredible variety of wildlife.

And then there are the crocodiles…

They look almost prehistoric as they move slowly through the water, reminding you that Cuba’s natural world is much more than beaches and palm trees.

For many visitors, seeing these animals up close is an unforgettable part of discovering another side of the island.

But here’s the question:

Would you actually want to get this close to a crocodile? 🐊

Or is this one animal you’d rather admire from a safe distance? 😂

👇 Tell us what you would do.

Follow Friendly Cuba Voyage for more wildlife, history and unexpected moments from Cuba. 🇨🇺🌴



Jose Angel Salgado

17/09/2026

You go to Cuba expecting turquoise water and paradise…

…and then THIS appears. 🦈🇨🇺

Sharks do live in Cuban waters, and while seeing one this close to a beach is uncommon, it can happen.

For a moment, that beautiful Caribbean beach suddenly looks very different. 😳

But sharks aren’t simply “monsters of the ocean”. They play an important role in marine ecosystems and are a natural part of the Caribbean.

Still…

If you were swimming at a Cuban beach and saw this shark nearby, would you stay in the water?

Be honest. 😉

👇 What would you do?

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Shark Home

15/09/2026

There’s much more behind this Cuban song than meets the ear. 🇨🇺🎶

“¿Y qué tú quieres que te den?” by Adalberto Álvarez became one of those songs that almost every Cuban recognizes.

But behind the rhythm is a connection to one of the most important African influences on Cuban culture: the Yoruba religious tradition.

Yoruba beliefs arrived in Cuba with enslaved Africans, particularly from West Africa. Over time, these traditions evolved on the island and blended with Catholic elements, giving rise to practices commonly associated with Santería, also known as Regla de Ocha.

The Orishas — including Changó, Yemayá, Ochún and Eleguá — are an essential part of this spiritual tradition.

And their influence goes far beyond religion. You can hear it in Cuban percussion, dance, popular expressions and countless songs.

That’s one of the things that makes Cuban music so special: sometimes the rhythm is carrying centuries of history.

Did you know the meaning and cultural background behind this song? 🇨🇺

And what Cuban song would you say best represents the influence of African and Yoruba culture?

👇 Let’s talk about it.



Jose Angel Salgado

15/09/2026

Havana or Miami before 1959? 🇨🇺🇺🇸

Looking at Havana in the 1950s, it’s hard not to imagine what the city could have become.

Havana was already a major Caribbean capital, known for its architecture, hotels, entertainment, nightlife and international visitors.

At the same time, Miami was growing rapidly and beginning the transformation that would eventually make it one of the most important cities in the United States.

Then came 1959.

The political and economic paths of Cuba and the United States separated dramatically — and so did the futures of Havana and Miami.

More than six decades later, there’s an interesting question to ask:

If Cuba had followed a similar path to Miami after 1959, what would Havana look like today?

Would Havana have become a larger and more important international city than Miami?

Or would Miami still have overtaken it?

This is where I really want to hear from Cubans on both sides of the Florida Straits. 🇨🇺

Havana or Miami? And what do you think Havana could have become?

👇 Let the debate begin.



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13/09/2026

There’s something almost magical about seeing pink flamingos in Cuba. 🦩🇨🇺

Their unmistakable color, elegant movements and wild beauty make them one of those animals you can watch without getting tired of it.

Flamingos are found in several parts of the Caribbean, but seeing them in the Cuban landscape is a particularly beautiful experience.

Now I want to know what you think:

Are flamingos one of the most beautiful birds on Earth?

Or is there another bird that deserves the crown?

Drop your answer below — let’s see which bird wins this debate. 👇

Follow Friendly Cuba Voyage for more beautiful and unexpected moments from Cuba. 🇨🇺🌴



Jose Angel Salgado

12/09/2026

🏝️🇨🇺 Cuba has some incredible beaches… but is this one actually the best in the Caribbean?

This is Cayo Guillermo, a small island surrounded by some of Cuba's clearest waters and finest white-sand beaches.

And then there's Playa Pilar — famous for its almost unreal turquoise water, shallow sandy shores and spectacular scenery.

It's easy to understand why people put Cuba among the Caribbean's top beach destinations.

But let's make this interesting…

🌎 Every country has that one beach people swear is the most beautiful.

So forget Cuba for a moment.

👉 What's the most beautiful beach in YOUR country?

Drop the name in the comments. Let's see if Cayo Guillermo really has a chance against the rest of the Caribbean and the world. 😏🏝️

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11/09/2026

🍹🇨🇺 A little bar in Old Havana became part of Cuban history.

If you've ever heard of the Mojito, you've probably heard of La Bodeguita del Medio.

Located in the heart of Old Havana, this famous spot began in the 1940s as a small grocery store before gradually becoming a meeting place for artists, writers, musicians and travelers.

Its signature Mojito helped make the bar famous: rum, lime, sugar, mint and sparkling water — simple ingredients that became one of Cuba's most recognizable cocktails.

And then came Ernest Hemingway.

The American writer lived in Cuba for many years and became deeply associated with Havana's legendary bars and restaurants. La Bodeguita del Medio became one of the places connected to his Havana story, while the nearby El Floridita became famous for its Daiquiris.

Whether every Hemingway story surrounding these bars is true or not, one thing is certain: his name helped make Havana's drinking culture legendary around the world. 🇨🇺

Today, La Bodeguita remains one of those places where history, music, rum and Cuban atmosphere meet under one roof.

🍹 Would you have a Mojito here if you visited Havana?

👉 Follow Friendly Cuba Voyage for more authentic stories, places and experiences from Cuba.



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