The Rio Yumurí is a river in Cuba

Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...

, located in the proximity of the city of Matanzas

Matanzas

Matanzas is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas. It is famed for its poets, culture, and Afro-Cuban folklore.It is located on the northern shore of the island of Cuba, on the Bay of Matanzas , east of the capital Havana and west of the resort town of Varadero.Matanzas is called the...

. The Yumurí valley is claimed to be one of the most scenic of the island. The Yumuri Valley is fringed by a 150 m high mountain ridge. These elevations are excellent natural lookout points to view the valley. An important site in the Yumuri Valley is the Monserrat Hermitage