National Cuban Sandwich Day
The Cuban Sandwich is one of Miami’s most notable foods. Many come from all parts of the world to try an authentic Cuban sandwich. You can find these treats in most restaurants in these cities, but the best places to buy them are from the street corner cafes. A Small History of the Cuban Sandwich […]
Cuba, Home to One of the Worlds Smallest Frogs
The Monte Iberia Eleuth is a unique animal. In the entire world, the only frog that is relatively as small is the Brazilian Golden frog. Unlike other frog species, these frogs are never tadpoles. In fact, most females only producing one egg after reproduction, unlike other frogs that make a lot more. […]
Cuban Boxing in the Olympics
In Cuba, Boxing is a popular sport. There were about 16,000 boxers on the island in 1992. Throughout its Olympic history, Cuba has won 37 gold medals (73 overall) in Boxing, second in the all-time medal table. Cuba is the only country with two three-time Olympic Champions, Teofilo Stevenson and Félix Savón. Early Boxing The sport […]
Glorieta de Manzanillo
The City of Manzanillo Gazebo of Parque Céspedes in Manzanillo, Cuba. Manzanillo, also known as the Pearl of the Guacanayabo, was established in 1784. In 1792 the Cuban town was ravaged the French, a fort was built to protect it the following year. It obtained a council in 1833 and another in 1837 for its […]
Celebrating the 4th of July
July 4th is Independence Day. Dating back to July 4th, 1776, the United States of America proclaimed its independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence. Even though the signing of the Declaration itself was not finished until August, the holiday is seen as the official anniversary of U.S. independence. It was not […]