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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.
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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Journey through hidden trails and relish wildlife in the Sierra Maestra mountains of Cuba. No other region on the island of Cuba harbors more geographical, historical, and diverse biological significance than the impressive mountainous peaks of Sierra Maestra. An environmental dream to explore.
Jun 27, 2018 · views updated Jun 27 2018. Sierra Maestra, the coastal mountain chain in Cuba's southeast Oriente Province. Coastal swampland gives way to an inaccessible, rugged spine dividing the island. The Sierra Maestra is the highest Cuban range, with such local branches as Sierra Norte and Sierra Trinidad.
Jun 23, 2023 · by Rufina Kaloyanova. Destination, Guides, Photography. Friday, June 23, 2023. Gran Parque Nacional Pico Turquino, also known as Sierra Maestra National Park or Turquino National Park, is one of Cuba’s most spectacular natural wonders.
October 2016. Today Santiago de Cuba, which lies at the foot of the Sierra Maestra, is a bustling cultural capital. João Pina. It’s not hard to see why Fidel Castro’s guerrilla headquarters...
Dec 15, 2023 · Sierra Maestra, situated in southeastern Cuba, is an awe-inspiring mountain range extending approximately 240 km along the southeast coast, from Cape Cruz to the Guantánamo River valley. Renowned for its densely forested slopes and breathtaking vistas, Sierra Maestra encompasses the natural wonders of its geography and a rich tapestry of ...
