This "Garden of the Northeast" was founded on May 21, 1819 and named in honor of Isabel, Queen of Spain. It is a coastal city with very beautiful beaches visited by locals and visitors abroad. Other attractions of this city include rain forests, submarine rivers, mountains, and caves. It is also known as the "Town of Cheese" because of its abundant production of fresh white cheese wrapped in banana leaves. Cockfighting is a popular "sport" and tourism is the primary economic activity.
