CubaPLUS Magazine

One of the most emblematic landscapes of Cuba, the Viñales Valley and its famous mogotes, located between the mountains of the western Sierra de los Órganos, province of Pinar del Río, is much more than a beautiful and delightful vision of Cuban nature.

Cuban experts are advising a regional project of the Island Global Environment Facility (GEF) to prevent waste generation from electrical and electronic equipment, and reuse it, and recycle it.

Located on a flat surface in the province of Santiago de Cuba, lavish in mountains, hills and valleys of the Sierra Maestra, Baconao Lagoon extends its water mirror with serenity and beauty, inviting contemplation and solace.

Near the warrior mountains of eastern Cuba, about 13 km from the southern city of Manzanillo is home to the National Park Demajagua, also close to a small rural community of the same name, site where the first cry for independence was given and the first libertarian campaign began in 1868.

The beaches are, perhaps, one of the places that most attract vacationers in the summer because, in addition to allowing contact with nature, it makes it possible to cool off In very hot times, sunbathe, make sand castles and practice various sports.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Saturday positively valued the attendance of CARICOM leaders at the G77+China Summit.

The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday urged the Group of 77 and China (G77+China) to fight for the right to development as a way to participate in the scientific-technical revolution of the world under conditions of equality.

The 2nd Gran Retto Open Water Crossing event, to be held in Varadero beach resort on September 16 and 17, will increase the number of attendees in competition compared to the 2022 edition, according to Director Luis Mario Villareal. Nearly 400 swimmers from Mexico, the United States, Peru, Spain, and Cuba will compete in different modalities ranging from 750m to 10km. It will include young athletes up to the Master’s category, Villareal stated. Villareal stressed that 90% of participants who took part in the 1st edition are repeating this year. This shows the level of acceptance of a competition that aims to grow even more and expects to have more than 500 participants next year. (With information from Prensa Latina)

The Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) announced on Wednesday the 4th International Symposium on Cancer 2023.

A beautiful property identified with the picturesque name of Jones ´ Jungle extends its about 15 hectares about 17 kilometers from Nueva Gerona, the capital of the southern Isle of Youth.

Cuban MSMEs, Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, which are dedicated to wine production will participate for the first time in the International Festival of that drink, to be held at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, from October 4 to 6.

The 13th Varadero Gourmet International Festival to take place from September 20th to the 23rd in Plaza América will have an extensive program of activities, including Cuban rum tasting contests, presentation of pairings, competitions cooking, conferences, as well as a demonstration of the process of making the casabe and its tasting.

About 28 kilometers from the legendary city of Baracoa, in the far east of Cuba, is the fascinating Yumurí River Canyon, born in the mountains of Imías, and located in a protected area where it has been declared Outstanding Natural Element of the national territory.

Of course, in the central eastern province of Camagüey, a region of vast plains, heritage and warm urban environment spas, there are more than 5 places to spend a great stay within the Cuban geography, but for reasons of space, today we will only talk about that figure, with the promise of expanding into another chance.

More than 40 Cuban and foreign specialists will attend the 3rd Havana International Meeting “Preservation of Documentary Heritage: experiences and challenges”, to be held between the 18th and 22nd of this month, it was officially reported.

Cienfuegos, known as the Pearl of the South, is preparing to welcome the first edition of the EXPOSUR-2023 International Fair, which will take place from the 14th to the 17th of this year month at the Hotel Pasacaballos.

Throughout all times, journalism has been and is a fundamental profession for the world, since its purpose is to make citizens aware of truthful and timely information to assert their rights before society and, of course, it is the main way of keep everyone informed of the events of each country and the world in general. Throughout all times, journalism has been and is a fundamental profession for the world, since its purpose is to make citizens aware of truthful and timely information to assert their rights before society and, of course, it is the main way of keep everyone informed of the events of each country and the world in general. That is why the work of the journalist becomes essential and it is not possible to live without those men and women who, on a daily basis, even risk their lives to bring to the world everything that happens. Wars, pandemics and many other events are known through the media press: written, television and radio and for a few years, social networks are also media. Today, September 8, it is important to remember and celebrate these professionals, because on this day, eight decades ago, Czechoslovak journalist and writer Julius Fucik was executed by the Nazis. Fucik, whose famous work “Report at the foot of the gallows” testifies to the barbarity of Nazism. Throughout his entire existence, even in hiding, he was a fervent fighter against German fascism. In honor of this outstanding fighter, in 1958, during the 4th Congress of the World Organization of Journalists (WOJ), held in Bucharest, Romania, September 8 was established as International Journalist's Day in honor and commemoration of his legacy. Congratulations to all Cuban and world journalists on this day, which serves as a tribute also to those who do not spare hours of sleep and rest to send the news to all corners of the planet.

Havanatur, the Cuban tour operator par excellence, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year with complete success.

Converted into a Botanical Garden of national importance, the Soroa Orquideario, located in the municipality of Candelaria, in the western province of Artemisa, in addition to being a fascinating Eden, is an efficient science irradiation center, subordinated to the University of Pinar del Río.

Cuban first dancer Carlos Acosta opened the Acosta Dance Centre (ADC) in southeast London, an institution that stands as an international reference place for practitioners and creative professionals of dance.