Placetas
Cuba · Provincia de Villa ClaraCU
Municipality in Villa Clara, Cuba
Placetas is a city in the Villa Clara Province in the center of Cuba; before the change in the country's government in 1959 the province was called Las Villas. The town is also known as La Villa de los Laureles because of its wild laurel trees. Placetas is also a municipio, one of 13 subdivisions of the Villa Clara Province. Cuba's geographical center, Guaracabulla, is located in this municipality.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 71,208
- Coordinates
- 22.312, -79.654
- Timezone
- America/Havana
- Elevation
- 205 m
Overview of Placetas
Placetas is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Provincia de Villa Clara, Cuba. It counts about 71,208 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Placetas
Sports in Placetas
(1)The sports shortlist for Placetas: Hunting. It is a direct read of Placetas's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Placetas is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Havana on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Placetas that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Placetas known for?
- Travellers associate Placetas with sports. It sits in Provincia de Villa Clara, Cuba and counts about 71,208 residents.
- What can you do in Placetas?
- Placetas is tagged with Hunting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Placetas located?
- Placetas belongs to Provincia de Villa Clara, Cuba, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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