Hernandez is an elderly man who operates a bar along the Andalusian highway, holding deep affection for the Andalusia region. His bar serves as a community gathering spot, featuring jamones hanging on the walls with distinctive plastic cones underneath them, reflecting local authenticity. He interacts with the protagonist Pepe Benengeli, expressing criticism toward Pepe for leaving their hometown to pursue a global cycling career, reflecting Hernandez's strong connection to local roots. Despite this criticism, he supports Pepe's professional cycling ambitions. During the narrative, his bar becomes a focal point where wedding guests congregate to watch the Vuelta a España race on television, situating him within the community's social dynamics and the film's parallel events. His characterization includes specific cultural mannerisms, such as a distinctive style of performative laughing noted as authentic to older Spanish men.