first coffee plantations
states: [cuba]
category: cultural
year: 2000
location: Santiago and Guantanamo Provinces, South-Eastern Region
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 20.0300000000, -75.3913888900
unesco id: 1008
world heritage site: 1008
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The First Coffee Plantations, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cuba, are 19th-century ruins of estates that pioneered coffee production in the Americas. Nestled in lush hills, these sites feature remnants of manor houses, drying platforms, and slave quarters, reflecting the industry’s economic and social history. This landscape preserves a unique blend of agricultural heritage and natural beauty.