Cuba

Granma

The intense blue of the Caribbean Sea, the majesty of the mountains of the East of Cuba, and the fertile valleys bathed by waterfalls and rivers make Granma a panorama full of contrasts. It is the combination of a portion of the Sierra Maestra, the most important mountain range in the country, with the vast lowlands along the Cauto River what colors the landscape with different shades of green. It is precisely this aspect of its geography the first attraction the visitor finds. The transparent waters of the Caribbean Sea wash its beaches and cays. It is also the site of the National Park "Granma Disembark" declared Biosphere World Reservoir by UNESCO. In the province, the high temperatures of the lowlands mix with the low temperatures of the cold mountains with exuberant vegetation and abundant water springs, the hunting spots Viramas is also an outstanding attraction, so is Mare del Portillo a peculiar black sand beach and main tourist resort of the region. Other highly recommended spots are La Demajagua Park, El Guafe and Cabo Cruz Beacon. Manzanillo is another attraction of the region. A marine city, showing to the Guacanayabo Gulf, legendary land of pirates and corsairs, who the first Cuban literary monument, "Mirror of Patience", refer to. The city of Bayamo, provincial capital and National Monument is honored to be one of the first villas in the island. Founded in the 16th century, burnt by its inhabitants in 1869 to prevent its occupation by the colonial troops, site of the National Anthem, it is one of the beginners of the Cuban culture.

Tips

Lime juice from fruit grown on Dominica was given to British sailors to prevent scurvy.