Chicola, Port at north coast of Fallas, Cuba
Chicola is a port on the north coast of Fallas in Ciego de Ávila Province, located roughly 30 kilometers northwest of Morón. The facility sits on a bay facing Cayo Coco island and lies near the Laguna de Leche.
The Fallas-Gutiérrez sugar company built this port in 1932 to ship sugar from Central Patria and Central Adelaida factories to the United States. It became an important link in Cuba's sugar industry during the early decades of the twentieth century.
The name Chicola comes from the Spanish word 'chico' and refers to the modest scale of this maritime facility on Cuba's northern coast. Visitors can still observe the straightforward layout that reflects its former role as a small supply port.
The site is best reached via road routes from Morón, which pass through the surrounding landscape. Visitors should note that the area is remote and it is wise to check local conditions beforehand.
A 30-meter-high watchtower built by the Cuban coast guard stood at this location from 1962 to 1975 and marked the final period of the port's active use. The remains of this structure are still visible today and serve as a reminder of the facility's later years.
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