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“...entering an almost
impenetrable tropical jungle. The town has several
bathing establishments, and its water, known as Copey,
is recommended for disorders of the digestive organs.
Visitors—and especially those interested in the
fragrant weed—should not fail to visit the. famed Vuelta
Abajo (lower turn) district at the western end of the
province of Pinar del Rio, which is reached by the
Western Railway of Havana, or by motor-car along the
Carretara Central (see below). The Railway line passes
Rancho Boyeros and Santiago de las Vegas, where much
citrus fruit is cultivated. At Giiira (18 miles) tobacco
cultivation begins. The variety grown in this zone is
that known as “ partido ” which is valuable for its ■
“ wrapper ” qualities.
Artemisais the junction for Guanajay (9 miles distant),,
whence Havana can be reached by electric line. Besides ;
being in an important tobacco growing district, Artemisa .
is the chief pine-apple producing centre in the island.
Paso Real (84 miles from Havana) is...”
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