Las Terrazas Explained

Official Name:Las Terrazas
Settlement Type:Village and nature reserve
Pushpin Map:Cuba
Pushpin Label Position:none
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Esperanza in Cuba
Pushpin Mapsize:280
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cuba
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Artemisa
Subdivision Type2:Municipality
Subdivision Name2:Candelaria
Population Total:1,000
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:-5
Coordinates:22.845°N -82.9431°W
Elevation M:200
Area Code:+53-82

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 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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sitio Oficial Comunidad las Terrazas . lasterrazas.cu .
  2. Book: Sainsbury, Brendan . Cuba: Country Guide . 2006 . Lonely Planet. 978-1-74059-746-3 . 217 . pop 1200.
  3. Web site: Excursiones en Las Terrazas . lasterrazas.cu .