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   Pico Turquino in the Sierra Maestra, Cuba's highest mountain. The Sierra Maestra is a mountain range that runs westward across the south of the old Oriente Province in southeast Cuba, rising abruptly from the coast. The range falls mainly within the Santiago de Cuba and in Granma Provinces.

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   Sierra Maestra, mountain range, southeastern Cuba. The range extends eastward from Cape Cruz, at the southern shore of the Gulf of Guacanayabo, to the Guantánamo River valley. The heavily wooded mountains rise sharply from the Caribbean coast, culminating in Turquino Peak, Cuba’s highest peak, 6,476 feet (1,974 metres) above sea level. The ...

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   Explore the diverse wildlife, rich culture, and revolutionary heritage of Sierra Maestra, the largest mountain range in Cuba. Learn about its geography, flora, fauna, waterfalls, hiking trails, and more.

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   Jun 27, 2018 · Learn about the Sierra Maestra, the coastal mountain chain in Cuba's southeast that was the refuge of rebels and revolutionaries. Explore its geography, history, and significance in Cuban culture and politics.

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   What is the Sierra Maestra?

   • Sierra Maestra (syā´rä mäā´strä), rugged mountain range, SE Cuba, rising abruptly from the coast. Consisting of connecting ranges with local names, the Sierra Maestra is the highest system of Cuba. It is rich in minerals, especially copper, manganese, chromium, and iron.

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   What to do in Sierra Maestra?

   • Sierra Maestra is adorned with charming and dazzling beaches along its coast if you feel like taking a well-deserved rest from the arduous trek. So get your fins and goggles, or Mojito and a beach chair for a pleasant experience all around. Playa Juraguá (Baconao Region in Santiago de Cuba)

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   Why was Sierra Maestra important during the Cuban Revolution?

   • During the height of the Cuban Revolution, between 1957 - 1959, Sierra Maestra's mountainous landscape in the region of La Plata provided the Cuban rebel forces - led by Fidel Castro and Ernesto Ché Guevara - with the necessary cover and leverage in the battle for Cuba.

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   Why is the Sierra Maestra a good place to grow coffee?

   • The Sierra's wet-humid climate allows for a rich and fertile soil that's perfect for the cultivation of Cocoa and coffee beans - of which Sierra Maestra makes up 80% of the national production in Cuba. Other prominent regions for cultivation include Pinar del Rio and Sierra Escambray.

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6. lacgeo.com › sierra-maestra-turquino-national-parkSierra Maestra: Turquino National Park (Cuba) | LAC Geo

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   Dec 15, 2023 · Learn about the Sierra Maestra mountain range in southeastern Cuba, its geography, biodiversity, and historical significance. Discover Turquino National Park, the highest point in Cuba and a UNESCO site with coffee plantations and beaches.

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   The Sierra Maestra is a mountain range that runs westward across the south of the old Oriente Province in southeast Cuba, rising abruptly from the coast. The range falls mainly within the Santiago de Cuba and in Granma Provinces.

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   Oct 4, 2014 · The Sierra Maestra mountain range in Cuba is where Fidel Castro set up the command of the Cuban Revolution two years before seizing Havana in 1959. Today, the mountain has become one of the...

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