Río Mayabeque
| Río Mayabeque | ||
 Río Mayabeque |
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| location | Mayabeque Province , Cuba | |
| River system | Río Mayabeque | |
| muzzle | in Melena del Sur in the Caribbean Sea Coordinates: 22 ° 40 ′ 27 " N , 82 ° 8 ′ 49" W 22 ° 40 ′ 27 " N , 82 ° 8 ′ 49" W
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| length | 53 km | |
The mayabeque river is the largest and most important river of the province Mayabeque in Cuba , which runs from north to south. The historic town of Güines lies on its banks . Its water ends on the shores of Playa Mayabeque in Melena del Sur .
vegetation
Among the plants that grow on the banks of the river are many trees and shrubs of various species, including mangrove .
history
The earliest mention of it dates back to 1509, just 17 years after the first Europeans arrived in Cuba .
