Revolutionary leader who served as Cuba’s Prime Minister (1959–1976) and President (1976–2008), one of the most in... View More

Revolutionary leader who served as Cuba’s Prime Minister (1959–1976) and President (1976–2008), one of the most influential figures in modern Cuban history. View Less

Celebrated Greco-Roman wrestler—five-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time World Champion—considered among the gr... View More

Celebrated Greco-Roman wrestler—five-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time World Champion—considered among the greatest in his sport. View Less

Cuban singer known for her dynamic performances in bolero, guaracha, and Latin soul, who achieved fame in the 1960s and ... View More

Cuban singer known for her dynamic performances in bolero, guaracha, and Latin soul, who achieved fame in the 1960s and 70s. View Less

Internationally acclaimed novelist and journalist; recipient of Cuba’s National Prize for Literature (2012) and Spain�... View More

Internationally acclaimed novelist and journalist; recipient of Cuba’s National Prize for Literature (2012) and Spain’s Premio Princesa de Asturias de las Letras (2015) View Less

Argentine-born revolutionary, spy, and translator who joined Che Guevara and Cuban liberation movements; known as "Tania... View More

Argentine-born revolutionary, spy, and translator who joined Che Guevara and Cuban liberation movements; known as "Tania la Guerrillera" View Less

Cuba’s national poet, acclaimed for his work as a journalist, poet, and political activist

President of Cuba (1959–1976) and close ally of Fidel Castro

Biochemist, physician, and author; traveled with Che Guevara across Latin America in 1952 and co-founded the medical sch... View More

Biochemist, physician, and author; traveled with Che Guevara across Latin America in 1952 and co-founded the medical school in Santiago de Cuba. View Less

Prominent diplomat and politician – Cuba’s ambassador to the UN, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the N... View More

Prominent diplomat and politician – Cuba’s ambassador to the UN, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of the National Assembly (1993–2013); earned a doctorate at the University of Havana. View Less

Renowned historian who led the restoration of Old Havana and became the city's municipal historian, playing a critical r... View More

Renowned historian who led the restoration of Old Havana and became the city's municipal historian, playing a critical role in making it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. View Less