EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 20 MIN
La Habana Cuba/The pearl of the Caribbean
from Cronicas al Sur del Rio Grande (Episodios de Historia Latino Americana) · host Un Podcast de Juan Carlos Navarrete
Step into the "Key to the New World." From its 1519 foundation under a ceiba tree to the neon-lit jazz clubs of the 1950s and the resilient spirit of today, we’re exploring the soul of Havana. We’ll cover the pirate raids that built its massive fortresses, the sugar boom that turned it into the "Paris of the Antilles," and the revolutionary waves that froze its streets in time. Grab a cafecito and join us for a journey through five centuries of Cuban history.
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Step into the "Key to the New World." From its 1519 foundation under a ceiba tree to the neon-lit jazz clubs of the 1950s and the resilient spirit of today, we’re exploring the soul of Havana. We’ll cover the pirate raids that built its massive fortresses, the sugar boom that turned it into the "Paris of the Antilles," and the revolutionary waves that froze its streets in time. Grab a cafecito and join us for a journey through five centuries of Cuban history.
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