Las Terrazas
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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{{cn|date = March 2021}} of hotels and restaurants catering for tourists. The nature reserve includes 5000 ha of secondary forest{{cite web |url=http://www.lasterrazas.cu |title=Sitio Oficial Comunidad las Terrazas |publisher=lasterrazas.cu }} which was planted on the surrounding (deforested) hills by building terraces to avoid erosion; hence the name (in Spanish, terrazas means terraces).{{cite book
|author=Sainsbury, Brendan |title=Cuba: Country Guide |year=2006 |publisher=Lonely Planet
|isbn=978-1-74059-746-3 |pages=217 |quote=pop 1200}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://www.lasterrazas.cu/Excusiones.html |title=Excursiones en Las Terrazas |publisher=lasterrazas.cu }}
File:Vido el la Domo-muzeo de Polo Montañez 08.jpg|Polo Montañez house-museum
File:Vido el la Domo-muzeo de Polo Montañez (Las Terrazas) 02.jpg|View from Polo Montañez house-museum
File:Vido el la Domo-muzeo de Polo Montañez 09.jpg|View from Polo Montañez house-museum
File:Las Terrazas, Cuba - panoramio (1).jpg
File:Las Terrazas, Sierra del Rosario, Kuba 02.jpg
File:Las Terrazas, Sierra del Rosario, Kuba 08.jpg
File:Las Terrazas, Sierra del Rosario, Kuba 04.jpg
File:Las Terrazas, Sierra del Rosario, Kuba 05.jpg
References
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External links
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- {{in lang|es}} [http://www.lasterrazas.cu/ Las Terrazas official site]
Category:Populated places in Artemisa Province
Category:Nature reserves in Cuba
Category:Tourist attractions in Artemisa Province
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