viñales valley
states: [cuba]
category: cultural
year: 1999
location: Province of Pinar del Rio
region: Latin America and the Caribbean
latitude/longitude: 22.6166700000, -83.7166700000
unesco id: 840
world heritage site: 840
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Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Cuba, is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and cultural significance. This lush, fertile region features dramatic limestone karsts, traditional tobacco farms, and vibrant rural communities that preserve time-honored agricultural practices. Visitors can explore its unique landscape, dotted with mogotes—steep, rounded hills—and underground caves, while experiencing the authentic charm of Cuban countryside life. Its blend of geological wonders and living heritage makes it a globally celebrated destination.