trinidad and the valley de los ingenios


states: [cuba]

category: cultural

year: 1988

location: Province of Sancti Spiritus

region: Latin America and the Caribbean

latitude/longitude: 21.8030555600, -79.9844444400

unesco id: 460

world heritage site: 460

Trinidad And The Valley De Los Ingenios

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Trinidad and the Valley de los Ingenios, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cuba, is a well-preserved colonial city and surrounding sugar-producing valley that showcase the island's historical and cultural legacy. Founded in the early 16th century, Trinidad features cobblestone streets, pastel-colored buildings, and Spanish colonial architecture, reflecting its prosperity from the sugar trade. The nearby Valley de los Ingenios, with its ancient sugar mills, plantations, and archaeological remains, highlights the region's pivotal role in the 18th- and 19th-century sugar industry, offering a glimpse into Cuba’s economic and social past.

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