Puerto Padre
The Cuban province of Las Tunas contains the municipality and town of Puerto Padre. It is situated in an estuary (Estero El Espaolito) that opens onto Puerto Padre Bay on the province's northern coast. Puerto Padre, also referred to as the City of Mills, has a long history that dates back to the sixteenth century. With the installation of its first sugarcane mill in the middle of the 19th century (1851), the city started its metamorphosis from a little hamlet into an industrial hub.
The village, now somewhat of a tourism hub, was significant in Cuba's independence fights. The founders were Catalan businessmen and Criollo (Creole) landowners of Castilian descent. The history of Puerto Padre dates back to the 1500s. With the establishment of the town's first sugarcane mill in 1851, it had already begun the process of becoming a significant industrial hub.
The town played a significant part in the nation's numerous independence struggles. It has now changed once more into a significant tourist destination. The Cabaret Nocturno and the Casa de La Musica Holguin are just two of its many attractions. Both visitors and residents enjoy the excellent live music that is performed here.
- Location: Las Tunas
