Cayo Coco, Cuba
Moron, a town of approximately 50 000 people, about 40 kilometres from
Cayo Coco, was founded by Spanish settlers around 1750. The rooster
was chosen as a symbol for the community by its early settlers.
More modern history is commemorated by a sign visible above the main street
quoting the revolutionary hero of Che Guevara at the moment of the death of
his Lieutenant, Roberto Rodriquez, ('The Cowboy Kid') in the battle for Santa Clara.
''They've killed a hundred of my men. - Che''
Staple products, rationed by the government, are available at
low, government subsidized prices at stores such as these.
A wide variety of imported goods are available to those with American dollars
at this modern, air-conditioned department store just down the street.
Cars are relatively few and pedal power predominates on the streets of Moron.
Most of the cars that are seen are American cars dating back to before the revolution.
More Information and Pictures of Cuba
from Grose Educational Media
The background design is from a photograph taken while snorkelling off the beach at the Tryp Cayo Coco Hotel.
© Grose Educational Media, 2002