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[//]:# (!worldmappin 23.14103 lat -82.34952 long d3scr) In a previous post, I told you about my visit to the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, but since the history of the castle and the legend of La Giraldilla took up so much space, I ended up saving the actual museum tour for another time. Now, I’ll share what I discovered inside this beautiful, ancient place. https://ecency.com/hive-163772/@gaviotawriter/visit-to-the-castillo-de --- The History of Seafaring in Cuba This is essentially what the museum is about. Right at the entrance, you’re greeted by a replica of a dugout canoe 🛶 carved from a single tree trunk. Now, this one is tiny compared to what the Indigenous peoples of the Caribbean actually used. These boats were essential for fishing, transportation, and trade between islands. The Taíno, Carib, and other Indigenous groups would hollow out massive logs (like mahogany or ceiba) using stone tools and fire. Some canoes were large enough to carry dozens of people and were even used f