As a tireless explorer of Havana, I have lost myself countless times in its streets, letting myself be carried away by the charm of a city that reveals itself like an old book, full of stories whispered in every corner. I never set a destination every time I decide to take a walk through its streets, because each corner has its own magic and I like to be surprised. On this occasion, I was drawn to the oldest part of the city, hoping to find something new, as always happens.
I was close to Avenida del Puerto that runs alongside the Havana seafront and when I looked to my right I saw the large José de la Luz y Caballero park, an oasis that could be seen in the distance with a wide path that led to an imposing sculptural ensemble. It was my first time there, but from the first moment, the garden captivated me with its beauty and care. The gardens were extensive, adorned with flowering trees and bushes. The sky was quite cloudy but everything looked clear, so the clouds served as an adornment for my walk. Typical of the Cuban winter, they do not completely eclipse the vitality of Havana because it is not very intense.
Como incansable explorador de La Habana, me he perdido infinidad de veces por sus calles, dejándome llevar por el encanto de una ciudad que se revela como un libro viejo, lleno de historias susurradas en cada rincón. Nunca establezco un destino cada vez que decido dar un paseo por sus calles, porque cada rincón tiene su propia magia y me gusta sorprenderme. En esta ocasión, me sentí atraído por la parte más antigua de la ciudad, con la esperanza de encontrar algo nuevo, como siempre ocurre.
Estaba cerca de la Avenida del Puerto que corre junto al malecón habanero y cuando miré a mi derecha vi el gran parque José de la Luz y Caballero, un oasis que se divisaba a lo lejos con un amplio sendero que conducía a un imponente conjunto escultórico. Era mi primera vez allí, pero desde el primer momento, el jardín me cautivó por su belleza y cuidado. Los jardines eran extensos, adornados con árboles y arbustos floridos. El cielo estaba bastante nublado pero todo se veía despejado, por lo que las nubes sirvieron de adorno a mi paseo. Típicos del invierno cubano, no eclipsan por completo la vitalidad habanera porque no es muy intensa.
The park is very large, I really liked its spacious design with wide paths with fine gravel on the ground that makes the walk comfortable and makes them look clear, bordered by flowerbeds of flowering plants and trees, giving a beautiful view with plenty of space. The old street lamps and the strategically placed iron and wood benches evoke the atmosphere of times gone by. These benches invite you to sit and enjoy the shade, a welcome refuge on the hot Havana summer days. The exact location of the park is on Tacón Street, between Empedrado and Chacón.
El parque es muy grande me gustó mucho su diseño espacioso con amplios senderos con gravilla fina en el suelo que hace cómoda la caminata y los hace lucir despejados, bordeados por parterres de plantas floridas y árboles, dando una hermosa vista con mucho espacio. Las antiguas farolas que posee y los bancos de hierro y madera colocados estratégicamente evocan la atmósfera de tiempos pasados. Estos bancos invitan a sentarse y disfrutar de la sombra, un refugio bienvenido en los calurosos días de verano habanero. La ubicacioón exacta del paruque es en la calle Tacón, entre Empedrado y Chacón.
As I walked along the path, the sculpture became clearer, revealing in its center the monument to José de la Luz y Caballero, the distinguished Cuban pedagogue and philosopher. Considered a teacher par excellence and a shaper of consciences, who enhanced the meaning of Cuban nationality. His words engraved on the plaque, “Educating is not only giving a career to live, but tempering the soul for Life,” resonated deeply with me.
The park, which bears this name in honor of this transcendental figure, houses in its center a bronze statue on a granite pedestal, where the teacher sits comfortably with his legs crossed and an intelligent and serene expression on his face. This monument, which dates from 1926
A medida que caminaba por el sendero, la escultura se fue haciendo más clara, revelando en su centro el monumento a José de la Luz y Caballero, el insigne pedagogo y filósofo cubano. Considerado un maestro por excelencia y un formador de conciencias, que engrandeció el significado de la nacionalidad cubana. Sus palabras grabadas en la placa, “Educar no es solo dar una carrera para vivir, sino templar el alma para la Vida”, resonaron profundamente en mí.
El parque, que lleva ese nombre en honor a esta trascendental figura, alberga en su centro una estatua de bronce sobre un pedestal de granito, sonde el maestro se encuentra comodamente sentado con sus piernas crusadas y una expresion inteligente y serena en su rostro. Este monumento, que data de 1926.
On the sides of the park, in line with the main sculpture, are the busts of Félix Varela and José Antonio Saco, paying homage to these also great Cuban thinkers. Between these busts and the main sculpture there is a large esplanade covered with fine gravel from where you can observe the surrounding paths and the wide and colorful vegetation.
A los lados del parque, en línea con la escultura principal, se encuentran los bustos de Félix Varela y José Antonio Saco, rindiendo homenaje a estos también grandes pensadores cubanos. Entre estos bustos y la escultura principal hay una gran explanada cubierta de gravilla fina desde donde se pueden observar los senderos circundantes y la amplia y colorida vegetación.
I visited the park in the morning, when it was still quiet. I was told that in the afternoons it fills with children running around and hiding among the trees, enjoying a safe and spacious space to play and at the same time be in touch with the history that lies there.
Visité el parque en la mañana, cuando todavía estaba tranquilo. Me contaron que por las tardes se llena de niños que corretean y se esconden entre los árboles, disfrutando de un espacio seguro y amplio para jugar y asu vez estar en contacto con la historia que hay en él.
This is a place that invites reflection and an encounter with history. It is a space where you can breathe the essence of Havana and honor the memory of a man who dedicated his life to education and to highlighting the greatness of Cuba. It is a walk that takes us back in time, an opportunity to connect with the legacy of José de la Luz y Caballero and be inspired by his vision of a better world.
Este es un lugar que invita a la reflexión y al encuentro con la historia. Es un espacio donde se respira la esencia de La Habana y se honra la memoria de un hombre que dedicó su vida a la educación y a resaltar la grandeza de Cuba. Es un paseo que nos hace viajar en el tiempo, una oportunidad para conectar con el legado de José de la Luz y Caballero e inspirarse en su visión de un mundo mejor.
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Hermoso paseo hermana @lileisabel , que hermosas fotos , muy lindo tu recorrido e instructivo, que tengas un buen día 🌹🌷🏵️🌸🪷💐🪻🌻🌺💮🥀🌼🍀
Beautiful ride sister @lileisabel , what beautiful photos , very nice your tour and instructive, have a nice day 🌹🌷🏵️🌸🪷💐🪻🌻🌺💮🥀🌼🍀
Thank you sister, it was a very nice walk and I really liked finding that park dedicated to such an illustrious pedagogue. a hug👋🏾❤️😍
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What a beautiful park, I love it and the photos were fantastic, without a doubt, they enrich the urbanism of the area.
It is a large park with plenty of space for children to have a haven of peace in the middle of the city and for the vegetation so necessary for health. thanks for stopping by
The park is large and has very beautiful gardens, it really invites you to sit and enjoy a nice show.🤗
El Parque es grandey tiene muy bonitos jardines, de verdad que invita a sentarnos y disfrutar de un lindo espectáculo.Un abrazo enorme 🤗
Gracias amiga , es un gran parque, me gustó mucho conocerlo . Un abrazo 😘
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Es muy cierto que la Habana está llena de lugares hermosos y llenos de historia, este parque es un ejemplo que vincula la belleza con la historia. Preciosas fotos mi querida @lileisabel 🤗
Así es amiga , en cada rincón te sorprende con un pedacito de nuestra historia m un abrazo enorme y gracias por pasar ❤️🤗
This is quite a large park. If you visit this park you will not only get to know the history but you can also exercise indirectly @lileisabel
You're right, it's so good that we can exercise, as well as maintain a connection with the story.
Greetings friend, what a nice walk, a space that beautifies the city and provides rest and freshness to visitors.
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Yes, it is a very beautiful place that creates a cozy atmosphere connecting us with historical events and moments.
I agree. Sometimes it's best to just let life surprise us with unexpected places, landmarks, and buildings. It makes the journey more interesting, doesn't it? The José de la Luz y Caballero Park is beautifully spacious with lots of breathing spaces to enjoy the splendors of nature and the built environment. Awesome discovery @lileisabel! ☺️
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Hello @lileisabel. Havana is truly blessed to be the home of lots of incredible green environments. As vital lungs of places, they make this Cuban capital city more liveable, providing the necessary clean atmosphere for sustaining human life. Impressive park! ☺️
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This is an interesting place, I hope there is maintenance staff to clean that place from the leaves then growing and taking care the flowers..