Las Tunas covers 6 584 km2 of the
northeastern portion of the Island and has more
than 35 absolutely virgin beaches in its 265 kilometers
of irregular coasts.
The city of Las Tunas was founded in 1759 and
constitutes today a city that is considered the
capital of sculpting in Cuba, since there are
in its little more than 600 km2 of surface some
70 monumental and environmental works.
The production of sugar and the cattle raising
activity are the two main economic pillars of
this territory, of which there are historic references
since 1510. The region started to be slowly populated
only after the second half of the XVIII century.
Las Tunas province, in the eastern region of
Cuba, has become a fast-growing destination in
Cuba's tourism industry, comprising several options,
that include excellent beaches, nature, culture
and history.
Among the places that can be visited in Las Tunas,
Villa Covarrubias beach resort is found as well
as the historic Puerto Padre rich in natural attractions,
traditions and history, has enough options for
the development of the tourist industry, a key
sector in the future expansion of the cuban economy.
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