Las Terrazas

Village and nature reserve in Artemisa, Cuba
22°50′42″N 82°56′35″W / 22.84500°N 82.94306°W / 22.84500; -82.94306Country CubaProvinceArtemisaMunicipalityCandelariaElevation
200 m (700 ft)Population
 • Total1,000Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)Area code+53-82WebsiteOfficial website

Las Terrazas is a small community and nature reserve in the municipality of Candelaria, Artemisa Province, Cuba. It is located in the Sierra del Rosario mountains (part of Guaniguanico range), which was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1984.

Overview

The village has a population of about 1,000 and a number[citation needed] of hotels and restaurants catering for tourists. The nature reserve includes 5000 ha of secondary forest[1] which was planted on the surrounding (deforested) hills by building terraces to avoid erosion; hence the name (in Spanish, terrazas means terraces).[2]

The reserve is rich in flora and fauna, and includes lakes, rivers, and waterfalls. Organised excursions on the many footpaths and trails can be booked at the local tourist office.[3]


References

  1. ^ "Sitio Oficial Comunidad las Terrazas". lasterrazas.cu.
  2. ^ Sainsbury, Brendan (2006). Cuba: Country Guide. Lonely Planet. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-74059-746-3. pop 1200
  3. ^ "Excursiones en Las Terrazas". lasterrazas.cu.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Las Terrazas, Cuba.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Las Terrazas.
  • (in Spanish) Las Terrazas official site


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