Escambray Mountains
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The Escambray Mountains (Spanish: Sierra del Escambray) are a mountain range in the central region of Cuba, at .
The Escambray Mountains are located in the south-central region of the island, extending about 50 miles from east to west, and another 50 miles from north to south. Their highest peak, Pico San Juan, rises more than 3,000 ft. above sea level. The Escambray range is divided into two sections by the Agabama River. The western part is called the Guamuhaya Mountains, and the eastern part is best known as Sierra de Sancti Spiritus. After Pico San Juan, the highest points are Caballete de Casas, Gavilanes, Loma de Banao, Caja de Agua, and Pico Tuerto.
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