A drive through the colorful historical downtown part of Santiago de Cuba. (Alejandro Ernesto / EPA)
People celebrate in Santiago de Cuba on July 25. July 26 marked the 55th anniversary of rebels’ attack on the Moncada army barracks in the eastern city of Santiago, widely considered the beginning of revolution led by Fidel Castro. (Javier Galeano / Associated Press)
Flags in Santiago, Cuba, commemorate the 55th anniversary of the assault that marked the start of the Cuban Revolution. (Alejandro Ernesto / EPA)
Vendors sell spices, fruit, flowers and more every Sunday at the farmers market across the street from the Capitolio Nacional in Havana. (Lianne Milton / For The Los Angeles Times)
Thousands gather in the streets of Havana for the Children’s Carnival parade in early August. (Alejandro Ernesto / EPA)
Old autos are prepared for July’s classic car rally in Havana. (Javier Galeano / Associated Press)
