Nueva Gerona, the capital of Isla de la Juventud special municipality and province in Cuba, was founded in 1830 by Francisco Dionisio Vives, boasting a population of 59,049 as of 2012. Nestled between the Sierra de Caballos and Sierra de Casas mountains, it enjoys proximity to the Río Las Casas, offering a navigable waterway to the Caribbean Sea. The city's bustling commercial and cultural hub, Calle Real Street (also known as Calle 39 Street), houses a diverse range of industries, from sugar mills to cigar factories, alongside various manufacturing and commercial enterprises. Visitors can explore numerous museums and historic sites, including the Museo de la Revolución and the Presidio Modelo, once a prison and now a museum, immersing themselves in the rich history and culture of the region.