00:00And we continue in Cuba and in this beautiful country where we will visit the Viñales Valley,
00:04a place where history, culture and sustainability are intertwined.
00:16The Viñales Valley, located in the province of Pinal del Río, is a destination that captivates
00:21visitors. Its landscape, sculpted by the action of wind and water, is one of the most emblematic
00:27areas in Cuba. This territory, surrounded by mogotes, was originally inhabited by Tainos,
00:34the indigenous peoples who arrived in the Caribbean island long before the arrival of the colonizers.
00:40They inhabited and cultivated these lands, using their rich biodiversity to sustain their communities.
00:46The Tainos left their mark on the valley, not only through their agricultural practices,
00:52but also through their traditions which still resonate in the folklore and culture of the region.
00:58The mountains, which rise majestically, are not only a tourist attraction, but also a source of resources
01:04that have sustained local communities over these centuries. The families that inhabit this region
01:10have kept alive their agricultural traditions, especially in the cultivation of tobacco,
01:14a practice that dates back to the pre-Columbian times.
01:27The tobacco fields, carefully tended by local farmers, are a testimony to the rich agricultural
01:32tradition of the region. The architecture of the houses, many of them with water roofs and board worlds,
01:39reflect the adaptation to the environment and the use of local materials. The local festivals and
01:45celebrations where music and traditional dance takes center stage are an example of the lively idiosyncrasy
01:51of the valley's inhabitants. Local art, such as the paintings and sculptures that adorn the town square,
01:57highlight the creativity of the community and spirit of the viñaleros.
02:05Today, local communities are focusing on organic farming practices,
02:13such as social entrepreneurship and responsible production. Young people find these activities
02:19a way to prosper without abandoning their land. With educational projects that preserve ancestral
02:25knowledge and innovative archaeological techniques, the valley stands as an example of living in
02:30harmony with nature, demonstrating that sustainability is a daily practice. In 1999, the Viñales Valley
02:38was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site due to its cultural and natural value, standing out
02:45not only for its scenic beauty, but for his model of life it preserved and is exceptional biodiversity.
02:51Not just for its scenic, but not just for its scenic, but by its design, the
