Cuba's Sugar History

18th century–1940

Sugar built colonial Cuba. The Valle de los Ingenios near Trinidad — a UNESCO World Heritage site — preserves the mills, plantation houses and the Manaca Iznaga tower from the island's sugar boom, while the great mills and railroads around Matanzas and Cárdenas shaped whole regions before 1940.

Havana

La Habana

Havana is a city in La Habana province, Cuba. It is known for historic old town, colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage site and live music.

Trinidad

Sancti Spíritus

Trinidad is a town in Sancti Spíritus province, Cuba. It is known for colonial architecture, UNESCO World Heritage site, historic old town and live music.

Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos is a city in Cienfuegos province, Cuba. It is known for colonial architecture, architecture, waterfront and UNESCO World Heritage site.

Matanzas

Matanzas is a city in Matanzas province, Cuba. It is known for local culture, architecture, history and waterfront.

Cárdenas

Matanzas

Cárdenas is a town in Matanzas province, Cuba. It is known for history, architecture and local culture.