Cojímar
Cojímar | |
|---|---|
Fishing village | |
| Etymology: Derived from the Taíno language, meaning "entrance of water into fertile land" | |
| Motto(s): "Cojímar, where the sea meets history" | |
| Coordinates: 23°08′06″N 82°23′38″W / 23.135°N 82.394°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | La Habana |
| Municipality | Havana del Este |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local government |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (est. 2006) | |
• Total | 20,390 |
| • Density | 4,900/km2 (13,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cojimareño/a |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (CDT) |
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Cojímar is a historic fishing village located in the municipality of Havana del Este, Cuba. Situated on the northern coast of the island, approximately 7 kilometers east of Havana, Cojímar is renowned for its cultural significance, history, and natural beauty. The town is famous for being the residence of the American author Ernest Hemingway, who lived there for a time and kept his fishing boat, the *Pilar*, in the town. Cojímar has deep historical roots, dating back to Cuba's colonial period, and has played an important role in the maritime and cultural history of Havana.