Juan Suarez Archives - Page 8 of 9

The United States’ Influence in Cuba

Our culture is heavily influenced by the United States. Even though we haven’t had close relations for many years, American culture continues to throb in our society. A bit of history may help illustrate why this is the case. (39 photos)

The Weekly March of the Ladies in White

Each Sunday members of the Cuban opposition group known as the Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White) march along Fifth Avenue in the more affluent Miramar District of Havana. Last Sunday, December 11, HT was on hand to capture a few pictures of the women and some of their followers. (7 photos)

Cuba’s Varadero Marina Complex

These pictures belong to the Varadero Marina complex where many yachts are docked at the end of the Hicacos peninsula. There are shops, restaurants, cafes, bowling and a disco. The only activity that is banned for Cubans are the water tours. (10 photos)

Tabacco Factory Fire in Centro Habana

A fire broke out at 3:45 on Wednesday afternoon at the Picadura de Cigarros Segundo Quincosa tobacco factory in Centro Habana. Havana Times photographer Juan Suarez was on hand to take some pictures. (9 photos)

A Look at the Havana Crafts Fair

The annual Havana International Crafts Fair (FIART) is taking place at the Pabexpo facility on the west side of the capital through December 21st. The fair is open to the public daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (27 photos)

Havana Film Festival by Night

The Havana Film Festival is in full swing with the films being shown from 10:00 am to the early morning hours. We take a nighttime look outside some of the most popular venues at the Riviera, Chaplin, Yara, Rampa and Multicine theaters.(24 photos)

A Visit to Guama, Matanzas

Last weekend, my family and I decided to visit the Cienaga de Zapata, a large wetland located in southern Matanzas. We got a good breath of fresh air and saw many beautiful landscapes during the two-hour trip to the Guama tourist complex. (34 photos)

Homes in Miramar, Havana

While the sad state of buildings in many areas of the city stands out to any visitor or resident, there are those people in today’s Cuba who have the financial resources to keep up their homes. Today we bring you a small sample. (14 photos)

Havana’s Fading Colors

Walking around the streets of my Centro Habana and Cerro, I have captured homes of different styles and colors, sorry-looking buildings, sad facades and rubble accumulated at street corners. Less and less of a once colorful city remains. I wonder what this city will look like in 20 years? (47 photos)

Summer at the Beach in Guanabo, Havana

While not as upscale or pristine as neighboring Santa Maria del Mar the beaches around the town of Guanabo in Habana del Este are a highly popular place for Havana residents looking for a bit of relief and recreation during the hot summer months in the Cuban capital. (22 photos)