According to historical tradition, Havana was the last of the seven villages founded by order of Diego Velázquez. One of his deputies, Panfilo Narvaez, was founded July 25 final of 1514, known as San Cristobal de la Habana, for the saint who was being held that day. Some time later, apparently because it’s unhealthy place, some of the neighbors asked for permission to emigrate toward the north coast, where they settled Casiguaguas beside the river, now known as Almendares. (más…)