Sierra Maestra and the Cuban Revolution

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The mountains are located in in the southeastern portion of Cuba. The Sierra Maestra mountains served as a guerrilla military base under Fidel Castro durning the Cuban Revolution. After Castro was exiled to Mexico he returned to Cuba, seeking refuge in the mountains. The core leadership of the Cuban Revolution was based out of the mountains. The protection of the mountains provided the ideal stronghold for the rebels.