To Santiago de Cuba on foot! [EN-ES]

Hello world travelers!

Have you ever heard the song that says: "To Santiago on foot?" Yes, we're walking to Santiago to get to know it a little bit on this trip!

I recently told you about the celebration of the first 510 years since the founding of Santiago de Cuba, one of the first cities founded on the island where I live, Cuba. How about we walk through its streets and mingle with some of the festivities that took place as part of the living legacy of its traditions?

Founded in 1515 by the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, Santiago de Cuba is known as the Hero City, the Hot Land, or the Capital of the Caribbean. The Hot Land, more than for its warm eastern climate, is the birthplace of Cuban Son, a land of iconic festivals such as the Festival del Caribe, the Fiesta del Fuego, and the famous carnivals that swept across the entire route known as La Trocha, where various cultural traditions enriching the nation's heritage are still preserved.

It boasts diverse natural and architectural beauties, ranging from the Sierra Maestra Mountains and La Gran Piedra, from where the Haitian coast can be seen; streets lined with perfectly preserved colonial buildings, including the birthplace of José María Heredia, one of the nation's foremost poets; the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, a site of worship dedicated to Cuba's patron saint and visited by the last three Popes of the Catholic Church; the first coffee plantations in southeastern Cuba; and even the San Pedro de la Roca del Morro Castle. These last two sites have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, along with the French Tomb "La Caridad de Oriente," a symbol of Franco-Haitian cultural heritage and Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Santiago de Cuba transcends its inhabitants, famous for being excellent hosts. Santiago is music, trova, son, conga, jazz; it is Pepe Sánchez, Ñico Saquito, Sindo Garay, and Compay Segundo; it is Cuban rum, coffee... Yes, but it is also the smile on the faces of its residents, it is open arms to those who visit, it is warmth and truly authentic human kindness.

With these photographs, with no other intention than to show its streets, different views of those who have walked its avenues, the bay, some everyday site, or part of the Solemn Eucharist and blessing of the city, which took place this week in the Cathedral of Santiago de Cuba and was presided over by Monsignor Dionisio García Ibáñez, as a still-present traditional element, may this trip serve as a gift to all the people of Santiago who live here, and especially to those beings of light who belong to the beautiful WhatsApp group Hive Santiago de Cuba who allowed me to discover #Hive and welcomed me with open arms to help me understand all its wonder. I won't mention names so I don't miss any. To all, congratulations!

Don't forget to smile!

To all, a hug of light!


Thank you very much for your visit!

Best regards @roswelborges


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¡Hola viajeros por el mundo!

Han escuchado alguna vez la canción que dice: Hasta Santiago a pie? Pues sí, caminando vamos a Santiago para conocerla un poquito en este viaje!

Recientemente les hablaba sobre la celebración de los primeros 510 años de fundada la Villa de Santiago de Cuba, una de las primeras ciudades fundadas en la isla donde resido, Cuba. ¿Qué les parece si caminamos por sus calles y nos mezclamos con alguna de esas festividades que se llevaron a cabo como parte del legado vivo de sus tradiciones?

Fundada en 1515 por el conquistador español Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, Santiago de Cuba es conocida como la Ciudad Héroe, La tierra caliente o La capital del Caribe. La Tierra caliente, más que por su cálido clima oriental, es la cuna del Son cubano, tierra de festivales icónicos como el Festival del Caribe, la Fiesta del Fuego o los famosos carnavales que conquistaban a toda esa carretera llamada La Trocha, donde aún se conservan diversas tradiciones culturales enriquecedoras del legado nacional.

Posee disímiles bellezas naturales y arquitectónicas que van desde las montañas de La Sierra Maestra, La Gran Piedra, desde donde se divisan las costas de Haití, las calles con sus construcciones coloniales perfectamente conservadas, entre ellas la casa natal de José María Heredia, uno de los principales poetas nacionales; el Santuario de la Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre, sitio de culto a la Santa Patrona de Cuba y que ha sido visitado por los últimos tres Papas de la Iglesia Católica; las primeras plantaciones de café del sudeste de Cuba o hasta el Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca del Morro, estas dos últimas, declaradas Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO al igual que la Tumba Francesa “La Caridad de Oriente”, símbolo de las herencias culturales franco-haitianas y Patrimonio Oral e Inmaterial de la Humanidad.

Es que Santiago de Cuba, trasciende más allá de sus habitantes famosos por ser excelentes anfitriones. Santiago es música, trova, son, conga, jazz; es Pepe Sánchez, Ñico Saquito, Sindo Garay o Compay Segundo; es ron cubano, café... Sí, pero también es sonrisa en los rostros de sus residentes, es brazos abiertos a quienes le visitan, es calor y calor humano verdaderamente auténtico.

Con estas fotografías, sin más pretensiones que mostrar sus calles, diferentes vistas de quien ha caminado por sus avenidas, la bahía, algún sitio cotidiano o parte de la Solemne Eucaristía y bendición de la ciudad, ocurrida esta semana en La Catedral de Santiago de Cuba y Presidida por el Monseñor Dionisio García Ibáñez, como elemento tradicional aún latente, sirva este viaje como regalo a todos los santiagueros que conviven acá y, en especial a esos seres de luz que pertenecen al hermoso grupo de WhatsApp Hive Santiago de Cuba que me permitieron descubrir #Hive y me recibieron con sus brazos abiertos para ayudarme a comprender toda su maravilla. No menciono nombres para que no se me quede ninguno fuera. A todos, ¡Felicidades!

¡No olviden sonreír!

A todos, ¡un abrazo de luz!


¡Muchas gracias por tu visita!

Saludos cordiales @roswelborges


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Such a great photo story – and Kuba is absolutely wonderful. I really enjoy following your articles and photo updates.

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Hello!
How is this Sunday going for the children and teenagers?
Have you and your husband been able to have fun too?

You've touched me with your words, and I truly appreciate it!
I'm glad you perceive this work this way and enjoy it this way!
Thank you so much!
A big Sunday hug!

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Hello dear Roswel! 😊

Thank you so much for your beautiful words — they truly warmed my heart this Sunday! 💛

The kids are having a great time (with just the right amount of chaos to keep things interesting 😄), and yes — my husband and I managed to relax a little too, which feels like a small miracle with four children! 😅

The teenagers are currently munching on fresh waffles under a tent, because we’ve had a bit of rain today — so we turned it into a cozy little sweet picnic under shelter. 🌧️🧇

It means a lot that my words touched you. Your journey through Cuba is truly inspiring — your photos and reflections bring a sense of peace and wonder.

Sending a big Sunday hug from all of us! 🌞💫
Take care and keep sharing your beautiful perspective with the world!

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It's fantastic that you're able to spend quality time with your husband and let the kids enjoy their little bit of necessary chaos!
Big hugs to everyone!

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Amazing article @roswelborges friend!!!!

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Hello!
How nice to receive this support from you, knowing that you enjoyed this work, even though I didn't focus on quality photography but rather on giving it a touch of everyday life.
Thank you so much!
A big hug!

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Very beautiful photography I like it very much

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Hello!
I'm so pleased and proud that you receive my work this way, even though I didn't focus on the quality of the photos. I wanted each photo to be imperfect to show an imperfectly perfect reality.
Please accept a big, grateful hug!

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Yes, but the photo you have shared also looks very beautiful of natural places

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Amé las fotos que tomas; transmiten con tanta sensibilidad la esencia de nuestro país y su rica cultura.
Cada imagen habla por sí sola, como un susurro lleno de historia, color y tradición.
Gracias por compartir belleza con tanto corazón 🌹🌷🌺🪻💮🌼🌸🌻💐🏵️🪷🥀🍀

I loved the photos you take; they convey with such sensitivity the essence of our country and its rich culture.
Each image speaks for itself, like a whisper full of history, color and tradition.
Thank you for sharing beauty with so much heart🌹🌷🌺🪻💮🌼🌸🌻💐🏵️🪷🥀🍀

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¡Hola @taniagonzalez!

¡No sabía que eres cubana! Es que soy despistado y tal vez lo olvidé...
¡Qué sorpresa tan grata!
Aprecio de veras percibas así este trabajo que quise mostrar desde la imperfección exprofeso de cada foto evidenciando una realidad singular de nuestra isla actualmente.
¡Recibe un gran abrazo!
¡Feliz domingo!

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Soy cubana, llevo mucho tiempo viviendo en Venezuela, pero mi esencia sigue viva como el primer día. Feliz domingo.🌸🌹🌷🪻💮🌼🌸🌻💐🏵️🪷🥀🍀

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Wow... ¡Qué alegría saberlo!
¡Recibe con más fuerza un abrazo de lunes!

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Hello @lauramica!
I don't really know what to say about this honor you've bestowed upon me!
I'm so excited about it and can only thank you with a big hug!
Happy Sunday!

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You are very welcome @roswelborges! it was well deserved. ☀️
We are already looking forward to reading more about your adventures!

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Las estructuras en Cuba se parecen mucho a las de Venezuela, me asombra la similitud con la ciudad de Barcelona en Anzoátegui. Aunque, las estructuras que muestras se ven mucho más altas que las de aquí.
Muy buenas fotos!

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¡Hola!
Es que tenemos las mismas influencias culturales a raíz de lo arraigado con los procesos de conquistas europeos en nuestras tierras.
¡Me alegra percibas este trabajo así!
¡Gracias por tus gentiles palabras!
¡Recibe un fuerte abrazo!

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Hello!
I really appreciate the work you do, and that's why I'm so happy to receive this support from you!
Thank you so much!
Happy Sunday!

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Although I didn't hear the title of the song as you said it's a journey on foot,Not being able to see your trip was really enjoyable and you captured pictures of the magnificent buildings.May your days be pleasant and your journey to your destination be enjoyable.

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Thank you for your kindness!
The song is part of this province's musical tradition.
You can listen to it here!

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Wow, what a beautiful picture my friend, I am very interested to see it, have a nice day 🤗

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Beautiful Cuba. The architecture looks so wonderful. You clicked some great pictures too.

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Thank you for your kind words!
Big hugs!

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Hello!
It's always a pleasure to receive this support!
Thank you!
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👏👏👏Great post ! I really liked those pictures, one cant tell you walked the whole city. Congrats! 🤗
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PS: I could give you some feedbacks with the translation 😅 but it's ok Great post!

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Hello!
If you want to comment in your language that's fine by me!
I appreciate your kind words so much!
A big Monday hug!

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Que lindo Santiago, espero poder visitarlo en algún momento.

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Ojalá puedas ir, verás que es una ciudad y una provincia muy hermosa.

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Hola @roswelborges, hermosas fotos las vistas son espectaculares, la iglesia tiene un lindo diseño.

Saludos!

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¡Hola!
Cuánto agradezco tu presencia por acá y recibas de este modo esta publicación.
¡Recibe un fuerte abrazo deseándote el mejor de los lunes!

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Hello!
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Ohhh, mi Santiago. Que buen recorrido nos has hecho. Gracias 😌

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