Cuba to celebrate anniversary of its oldest city

Next year, Cuba will celebrate the 500 anniversary of the founding of the city of Baracoa (Baracoa), which is translated from the language of the Taino Indians means "high land" - is a mountain near El Yunke (El Yunque). And its founder, the conquistador Diego Velazquez, called the city of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion de Baracoa. Nowadays, Baracoa is perhaps the only place in the Caribbean, home to descendants of Taino Indians. A grand celebration in honor of the old Cuban city is preparing seriously, reports BuenoLatina.ru. In addition to the many activities that take place in the Jubilee Year in Baracoa, is planning to issue commemorative postage stamps, as well as traditional drinks and dishes for special recipes. Baracoa is situated on the Atlantic coast in the province of Guantanamo. According to one version, a decade before Velazquez, visited by Christopher Columbus. This version says the wooden cross, now located in the city's cathedral, whose age (end of XV century) was recently confirmed by examination. Most scientists agree that it is Baracoa is the first city on the island. Now Baracoa - the main focus chocolate production in Cuba is also actively developing tourism, and in addition to historical monuments, among its attractions - the National Park named after Alexander von Humboldt, made a UNESCO World Heritage List.