Home
Directory
Destinations
Maps
DTCNews
Bookings
Español Español
  You are from:  Estados Unidos de America(select your country)
        My account   
Search
Bookings
+1 (833) 685-0373
Toll-Free

Lodging
Cars
Flights
Transfers
Packages
Open Voucher
Directory
Accommodation
Top list
Attractions
Where to shop
Embassies
General information
Marinas
Where to dine
Health
Transportation
Nightlife
TOOLS
Distancies calculator
Travelers' Tips
SUBSCRIPTIONS
DTCNews Subscription


We accept
We accept VISA and MasterCard credit cards.
Approved Site
Site powered by 3Milenio Reservation System

Weekly report on Cuba's tourism industry
Search in DTCNews 
  ReportsAttractions |  Services |  Destinations |  Culture |  Health |  General
  NewsTourism |  Business |  Health |  Sports |  Culture
Tourist Treasures in Central Cuba

The central Cuban province of Cienfuegos combines its natural, cultural and historic wealth with the infrastructure necessary for leisure and recreation.

The capital city, also called the Pearl of the South, is an essential part of that tourist treasure that includes first-class hotels, ecotourism options and traditions.

A score of libraries, 11 museums, more than 30 movie halls and five theaters, in addition to houses of culture, art galleries and monuments, are visited by both national and foreign tourists every year.

Among the city's many attractions is the José Martí Park, built on the site where the village of Fernandina de Sagua was founded in April 1819. In the park, there are bronze and stone busts of the most relevant personalities of the city.

Surrounding the park are the only Arc of Triumph in Cuba, built in 1902, and the Tomás Terry Theater, one of Cuba's three major theaters in the 19th century, where prominent artists such as Enrico Caruso performed.

The most emblematic building in Cienfuegos is Palacio de Valle, which was designed by an Italian engineer and whose construction was funded by a rich Spanish businessman. The building combines several architectural styles, including gothic, romantic, Byzantine and baroque, with a strong influence from the Mudejar style.

Guajimico
.
.

Cienfuegos is also famous for its singular nature. The centennial Botanic Gardens (built in 1901) covers an area of 97 hectares and holds the most complete collection of palms in the world.

The Botanic Gardens hold some 2,000 plant species, 70 percent of which are exotic, 23 varieties of bamboos, 65 of jagüey and 280 of cork and big-bellied palms.

Nature lovers can visit El Nicho, which is accessed through a road that runs up the Guamuaya Mountain Range and goes through the Yaguanabo Valley, where tourists can enjoy a unique view of the waterfall of the El Negro stream.

The over-30-meter waterfall makes whirlpools of foam when hitting the rocks at the bottom, thus creating a persistent fog.

Beach goers can have a great time at Rancho Luna, where there is a three-star hotel, and there exist excellent conditions for scuba diving and snorkeling, thanks to the breathtaking beauty of the sea bottom.

Young people prefer to stay at Villa Guajimico, which offers excellent conditions for nature tourism, nautical sports and diving.

The Pearl of the South is also a good place for congress tourism, as it has excellent facilities to host business and working meetings, among other social events, taking advantage of the city's infrastructure, including roads, an airport and transportation services.

Vacationers can take excursions to the Yaguanabo Valley, where trails, lookouts, caves, forests and exuberant nature will be awaiting them to uncover the natural wealth of the region.

RELATED SERVICES
Attractions  Accommodation  Marinas  
ATTRACTIONS
“Jose Marti” Park
Parks

Calles 54, 56, 25 y 29, Antigua Plaza de Armas

Cienfuegos
“Tomas Acea” Cemetery
Places of Interest

Ave. 5 de Septiembre No. 8302 e/ 83 y 85

Cienfuegos
“Tomas Terry” Theater
Theaters

Ave. 56 No. 2703 esq. a 27

Cienfuegos
Blanco Palace
Monuments

Ave. 54 No. 3305-07-03 e/ 33 y 35, Reparto Mercado

Cienfuegos
Botanic Garden of Cienfuegos
Places of Interest

Ciudad de Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos
Cemetery of Reina
Places of Interest

Calle 7ma. e/ Ave. 50 y Ave. 52, Reparto La Reina

Cienfuegos
Centro Histórico Urbano de Cienfuegos
Urban Historic Centers

Ciudad de Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos
Goitozolo Palace
Monuments

Ave. 60 No. 2917 al 23 e/ 31 y 29, Reparto Mercado

Cienfuegos
Historical Naval Museum
Museums

Calle 21 No. 6001 e/ 60 y 62, Reparto Paradero

Cienfuegos
Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Churches-Places of Cult

Ave. 56 No. 2902 esq. a 29

Cienfuegos
Jagua Castle
Museums

A la entrada de la bahía de Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos
Martin Infierno Cave
Caverns

Macizo montañoso de Trinidad

Cienfuegos
Old Carolina Sugar Cane Mill
Monuments

Carretera de la refinería de petróleo

Cienfuegos
Palacio Ferrer
Places of Interest

Ave. 54 esq. a 25

Cienfuegos
Provincial Museum
Museums

Ave. 54 No. 2702 esq. a 27

Cienfuegos
Valle's Palace
Places of Interest

Calle 0 No. 3501, Punta Gorda

Cienfuegos
ACCOMMODATION All services
Faro Luna
Beach

Carretera Pasacaballo Km 18, Playa Faro Luna

Cienfuegos
Guajimico
Nature

Carretera a Trinidad Km. 42

Cienfuegos
Jagua Managed by Meliá Hotels International
City

Calle 37 No. 1, Punta Gorda

Cienfuegos
La Unión Managed by Meliá Hotels International
City

Calle 31 esq. a 54

Cienfuegos
Punta La Cueva
Beach

Carretera a Rancho Luna Km 3.5 y Circunvalación

Cienfuegos
Rancho Luna
Beach

Carretera de Rancho Luna km. 18

Cienfuegos
MARINAS All services
Guajimico
Diving centers

Carretera de Trinidad km. 42

Cienfuegos
Marina Cienfuegos
Marinas

Calle 35 s/n e/ 6 y 8, Punta Gorda, Bahía de Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos
SCUBA CUBA Faro Luna
Diving centers

Hotel Faro Luna

Cienfuegos
Whale Shark
Diving centers

Calle 35 s/n e/ 6 y 8, Punta Gorda

Cienfuegos
Home |  Directory | Destinations |  DTCNews | Flights | Lodging | Cars | Transfers | Open Voucher | Packages
About us | Terms and Conditions | Insurance Policy | Privacy Policy
(c) 1997-2024 Vacacionar Travel, SA. All rights reserved.