CUBA, MEETING HAVANA WITH A LOCAL

LOCAL GUIDE IN HAVANA

I have been a guide (independent) for quite some time now. I am a teacher.
When I am doing my Walking City tours my main goal is to give a clear image of Cuba to as many persons as possible. Much what is known about Cuba is rooted in the  politics  but  it is important to give a deeper knowledge about Cuba: its people, beauty and culture.

Walking Tour in Old Havana,  other parts of the city  that the official or usual tours never shows, not to mention those stories we keep in our heart and soul and never told in guide-books

Places

We will visit some of the most important and historical places in the Old City. We will also venture out to areas that are not frequently visited by tourists, but provide a glimpse into everyday life in Havana.

Highlights:

Parque Central

 It  marks the begging of Old Havana. It was the downtown during the first decades of XX century.

Calle Obispo

An important street built in 1519, only few years after the founding of Havana


Plaza Vieja o Plaza de Armas ( Arms Square.)

The first Plaza in the city. Built soon after the foundation of the city


Characters

We will discuss some of the most important people throughout Cuban history.

Highlights:

Christopher Columbus

It all started in 1492 when Columbus discovered Cuba. Early explorers initially thought they discovered Asia. AS we say in Latin America "The clash" of two cultures

Jose Marti

A national hero and a symbol of Cuban struggle for independence. He was a poet, revolutionary philosopher, professor, Freemason and political theorist

Fidel Castro

Revolutionary and a leader of the republic for over 50 years. Highly polarizing figure all across the world

Events

We will discuss number of historical events.

 Highlights:

Revolutionary Wars

Fight for independence. Political, sociological and guerrilla movements that led to struggle for independence

Cuban Independence

Fight for independence and overthrow of Batista's military regime. Hear the stories behind Che and Fidel


Post Revolution Period

Country went through significant transformation that resulted in fifty-five year embargo and how life is nowadays


Contact:

Humberto Linares

humbercuba@yahoo.es

phone: ++53 52646921