City
Pinar del Río, name that from the Spanish toponym alludes to the geographic space in which the first settlers settled, is one of the most privileged territories because of its variety of natural and cultural resources. This city presents itself modest, neoclassical, and eclectic, with a mixture of portals with columns, criollísimas red tiles, capitals, windows and doors with two leaves.
In 1859, it became a town and given the development it achieved, on September 10, 1867 was granted by Royal Decree of the Queen of Spain, Elizabeth II, the title of "City." On July 9, 1878, the province of Pinar del Río was formed.
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It stands out the
Park of Independence, old Plaza de Armas, surrounded by houses built in the last two centuries, such as the residence of the head of government advisor, today, one of the most important Art Gallery of the city; the
Tobacco Factory, dating from 1859 and illustrates the fine art of tobacco twisting in the hands of men and women engaged in production; the
Guayabita del Pinar Factory, a fruit drink from the land, exclusive to Pinar del Rio, since 1892 and the Botanical Garden founded in 1999, which today has 64 hectares with a wide variety of plants, representing the flora of the territory Backpacking and showing incredible aesthetic and cultural values;
The Guash Palace, built in eclectic style, was built in 1909 and was built by Guash himself. Today Museum of Natural History, allows you to explore the beautiful nature of the Cuban West and is a proud work of the current generations.
Cultural Programs and events:
- The "Jolgorio", cultural evening that takes place on November 27 of each year, at the Polo Montañés Cultural Center in Viñales, dedicated to the important singer-songwriter Polo Montañéz, one of the most authentic exponents of traditional local music.
- The Benito Hernández Cabrera Competition, in Viñales, dedicated to Cantor del Valle, which brings together amateurs and other fans.
- The Municipal Carnivals, weekly festive days that are celebrated in all the municipalities.
- The Salon October 20 that shows exhibitions of plastic arts, in the city of Pinar del Rio.
- The CHICUELO Contest convened by the Center for the Promotion and Development of Literature Loynaz Brothers, for all writers in the genre of children's story.
- The Hermanos Loynaz Contest, a prestigious literary prize in which Cuban writers participate, with unpublished books in the genres of children's literature, narrative and poetry.