Cuban woman amazed by a paradise-like place in the U.S.: "I never thought I would find beaches like this in this city."

A Cuban resident in the U.S. went viral on TikTok after discovering Lake Michigan, highlighting its natural beauty and amenities, which sparked nostalgia for her native beaches.

Cuban in the USAPhoto © @la.bebe0780 / TikTok

A Cuban living in the United States went viral on TikTok after sharing her amazement upon discovering a paradisiacal spot in Michigan, which sparked a wave of nostalgia and emotion in her.

"I'm at a beach in Michigan and, my Cubans, this is divine. Hello, hello, my Cubans here in Michigan, as you know I'm at a beach... it's really not a beach, it's Lake Michigan, but you have to see how beautiful this is," expressed the user @la.bebe0780 while showcasing images of the natural landscape.

The video, available on TikTok, showcases a vast shoreline with light sand, calm waters, mountains in the background, and amenities such as spacious parking, shops, and food trucks.

“I have felt the sand on my feet, and it has given me so much nostalgia and so many sensations that I can’t summarize it in a video… what you see there is an immense mountain to climb. I didn’t dare to climb it because I’m with a little girl, but look how beautiful it is,” she exclaimed excitedly.

The Cuban woman did not hide her surprise at seeing such a beautiful place in a northern state of the U.S. "I am left speechless because I never thought I would find a place like this here in Michigan," she commented.

“There are huge parking lots, food trucks, a beach shop, and this beach that is actually a lake… but look at this beautiful place. I love it. So come and enjoy it too,” she recommended to her followers.

Frequently asked questions about the discovery of beaches in Michigan by a Cuban woman

Why did the video of the Cuban in Michigan go viral?

The video went viral because the Cuban expressed her surprise at discovering a paradise-like place in Michigan, featuring images of a natural landscape that resembles a beach, although it is Lake Michigan. Her emotion and nostalgia resonated with many TikTok users.

What features of the beach at Lake Michigan surprised the Cuban?

The beach at Lake Michigan features an extensive shoreline with light sand, calm waters, mountains on the horizon, and amenities such as ample parking, shops, and food trucks, which the Cuban never expected to find in Michigan.

How did the Cuban community react to the discovery of this beach in Michigan?

The reaction of the Cuban community was one of surprise and admiration, following the recommendation of the Cuban to visit and enjoy the paradisiacal place in Michigan. The video also evoked a sense of nostalgia among Cubans living in the United States.

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Yare Grau

Originally from Cuba, but living in Spain. I studied Social Communication at the University of Havana and later graduated in Audiovisual Communication from the University of Valencia. I am currently part of the CiberCuba team as an editor in the Entertainment section.