What is minas de matahambre?

Minas de Matahambre is a municipality located in the westernmost province of Cuba, Pinar del Rio. It was founded on July 2, 1861, and is known for its rich deposits of copper and other minerals. The mining industry is the primary economic activity in the area, with some agriculture and tourism also present.

The population of Minas de Matahambre is approximately 25,000 people, with most residents living in the main town of Minas de Matahambre. The municipality covers an area of 320 km² and is surrounded by the Sierra del Rosario and the Sierra de los Órganos mountain ranges.

There are several tourist attractions in Minas de Matahambre, including the Monument of the Fallen in the El Recreo Park, which honors soldiers who died in the Battle of Tercera Piedra during the Cuban War of Independence. The municipality is also home to the Iglesia de San José, a Catholic church built in the 19th century, and the local history museum, Museo del Ferrocarril, which showcases the area's mining and railway history.