Las Terrazas

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Las Terrazas
Village and nature reserve
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View of the village and surrounding forest
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Location of Esperanza in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°50′42″N82°56′35″W / 22.84500°N 82.94306°W / 22.84500; -82.94306
CountryFlag of Cuba.svg  Cuba
Province Artemisa
Municipality Candelaria
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Population
  Total1,000
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
Area code +53-82
Website Official 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.

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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]


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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.