Unforgettable places can be seen there, such as La Demajagua National Park where the ruins of a venerable sugar mill are located. The province is also characterized by the huge plain of the Cauto River the longest in Cuba and the Sierra Maestra mountain range, featuring Pico Turquino , the highest mountain in the country rising 1,974 kilometers above sea level. In this green territory, the warm climate of the low-lying areas contrasts sharply with the cool temperatures of the mountains. The vegetation is luxuriant and there are all sorts of springs. Marea del Portillo , a beach composed of dark sand, really stands out in this world of many extremes.
Roast pork is the traditional local dish.
The Mirror of Patience. At the southeastern end of the territory is the Cabo Cruz Lighthouse and an area called El Guafe , a major tourist attraction characterized by the presence of aboriginal vestiges and interesting archaeological sites.