The carts of horses in Havana represent a historical tradition, at present they stroll on the streets of the city with majestic air that remember the pedestrians of colonial times when it was the only means of transportation in the Island. The first cart arrived in Cuba in the 14th century. Back then it had an exclusive use by the rich families, they were decorated with gold and silver ornaments in correspondence with the social position of the owners had and they constituted symbol of distinction and ancestry.">The carts of horses in Havana represent a historical tradition, at present they stroll on the streets of the city with majestic air that remember the pedestrians of colonial times when it was the only means of transportation in the Island. The first cart arrived in Cuba in the 14th century. Back then it had an exclusive use by the rich families, they were decorated with gold and silver ornaments in correspondence with the social position of the owners had and they constituted symbol of distinction and ancestry.">

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Carts of Horses in Havana

The carts of horses in Havana represent a historical tradition, at present they stroll on the streets of the city with majestic air that remember the pedestrians of colonial times when it was the only means of transportation in the Island.  

The first cart arrived in Cuba in the 14th century. Back then it had an exclusive use by the rich families, they were decorated with gold and silver ornaments in correspondence with the social position of the owners had and they constituted symbol of distinction and ancestry.

Today horse-drawn carts in the capital city are a tourist attraction, they follow certain routes that guide the visitor in the streets of Havana and provide a pleasant walk.

They can be found in The Capitol, in Marti Promenade, as well as in other places of this territory, with their black canvas tops and their seats lined with red velvet. They provide the visitor the chance to carry out an enriching tour through the heart of the former Villa of San Cristobal of Havana.

The warm tropical sun of the greatest of the Antilles, mixed with the breeze that raising from the leafy groves and city’s natural sound that opens its arms to embrace life and share its wealth, complete the magic of the trip in cart on the paved streets of Havana.  

This means of transportation can be drawn by one or two horses and has huge wheels that drive and stabilize it. It has long, sturdy, and flexible majagua bars and a box mounted on soft and comfortable leather; a welded bellows and spring or leather stirrups, attributes that make possible a comfortable and pleasant trip.

Today these carriages are built in a factory of the country that has already began to export different models, besides also producing them in miniature to market them as souvenirs.   

To know a little bit about the history of these traditional vehicles it’s advisable to go to the Museum of Colonial Art in the Cathedral Square.

By: Sailyn Salgado Martinez
Special of AIN  

Cubasi Translation Staff

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