World Heritage Vinales Valley Cuba
World Heritage Vinales Valley is an outstanding karst landscape, which traditional methods of agriculture tobacco have survived for several centuries. The village of Vinales was founded in 1875. The village of Vinales, strung out along its main street, has retained its original layout, and there are many interesting examples of colonial architecture. The valley is home to an original culture, a synthesis of contributions from indigenous peoples, Spanish conquerors and black slaves. The valley is surrounded by mountains. The entire plain is devoted to traditional agriculture. The valley's most people are engaged mainly in growing tobacco, a crop which gives the best yields. Country: Cuba Continent: North America Criterion: (IV) Category: Cultural Site Date of Inscription: 1999