In the tourist town of Viñales, in Pinar del Río, Noel Díaz claims to have built one of the most unusual families on the island: he has 10 wives in a polyamorous relationship, over 30 children, and a living system that, he asserts, operates with discipline, respect, and organization.
The story was shared in an interview published on YouTube by content creator Rosy Wanderlust, who traveled to Viñales to meet Noel, the protagonist of this unusual case that has sparked curiosity both inside and outside of Cuba.
"Thirty children," he replies without hesitation when asked about his offspring, but shortly after, he even admits that the number continues to grow.
"One of the girls is pregnant... so we're now at 31," he comments.
Contrary to what many might imagine, Noel insists that his lifestyle does not solely revolve around intimate relationships.
"For me, sex is not the most fundamental aspect; it is secondary," she asserts, emphasizing that the foundation of her relationships lies in daily attention, affection, and communication.
"If the happiness and respect present in my home were found throughout the world, the world would be a paradise," he asserts, confident that he has managed to create a stable family environment.
According to his explanation, his wives do not all live in the same house. Each one has her own home, many of which are located just a few meters apart, allowing for an organized dynamic.
He divides his time between them in a way that, he asserts, has prevented conflicts.
"It's no joke," he insists.
"In my home, the smiles stretch from one end to the other. The spiritual peace that exists is great," she emphasizes.
It also rejects external criticisms and prejudices about its situation.
"People talk without knowing, without understanding. In my home, there is respect," she asserts, while emphasizing that her children are being raised in a disciplined environment, where they must even ask for permission for everyday activities.
The 52-year-old man also claims that his condition is due to personal and even genetic factors.
"Now I am more powerful than when I was a child," he comments, as he explains his perspective on relationships and his ability to maintain multiple connections.
Beyond his family life, Noel promotes a cultural project called “Las Raíces,” where he has built a lookout point with sculptures and is developing a community space alongside his partners and children, in the heart of Viñales.
There, it is said that they combine work, living together, and family activities.
"I am in love with my home, my project, my family, because we are united," he affirms.
The case is particularly striking in the Cuban context, where such family structures are not common and do not have legal recognition.
However, Noel insists that his model works and that he has achieved what many seek.
"The problem of one is the problem of all," summarizes.
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