| Once Fernandina de Jagua, Cienfuegos was | | | | those of the lions and the arbors, built in 1922. |
| awarded the title of "city" in 1880, and in July | | | | Near the historic center, you'll find the boulevard, |
| 2005, its Historic Center became a World Heritage | | | | with small businesses, libraries, banks, companies' |
| Site, an award of international acknowledgement | | | | offices, and a Casa del Habano (House of Habano |
| rewarding the splendor, preservation and particular | | | | Cuban cigar) of first class. La Unión Hotel, small, |
| architecture of an area stretching for 70 blocks. | | | | but cozy, is one of the architectural beauties |
| Among these blocks was the one serving as | | | | renovated a few years ago as part of the effort |
| starting point for the foundation of the village by | | | | to preserve its patrimonial value. A walk along the |
| French colonists on April 22nd, 1819. This was the | | | | Paseo del Prado, the longest in the Island, will help |
| only Cuban city established by representatives of | | | | you assess the history of Cienfuegos' |
| the gala nation. | | | | architecture, and a visit to the two cemeteries, La |
| Cienfuegos has also been known as the Pearl of | | | | Reina and the monumental Tomás de Acea, |
| the South, and others have called it la Ciudad de | | | | must not be skipped. |
| las Cúpulas (the City of Domes), for the amount | | | | The bay of Cienfuegos, stretching for 88 km2, is |
| of buildings whose towers end in domes. The | | | | perfect for fishing in all seasons. Lately, its calm |
| architecture of the city is one of its charms and it | | | | waters have been the location of many important |
| can be admired in the very José Martí Park, | | | | contests of motorboating and international |
| former Plaza de Armas, where a rosette indicates | | | | regattas. Palacio de Vale and Jagua Hotel in Punta |
| the exact place over which the blocks of the city | | | | Gorda, at the end of the bay, are the most |
| started to rise. | | | | visited and attractive spots for maritime tourism. |
| Perfectly preserved buildings define the | | | | Very close to this place, the Cienfuegos Club |
| environment of the Martí Park. Among them | | | | offers numerous nautical options. |
| we can find Tomás Terry Theater, where | | | | The nearby Guamuhaya Mountains is an ideal |
| figures of international prestige have performed | | | | place for hiking, taking baths in natural pools, |
| their art such as the Italian Enrico Carucco, Sara | | | | waterfalls, and rivers, and visiting Soledad Botanical |
| Bernhardt, and the Mexican movie star Jorge | | | | Garden, one of the biggest in Latin America, just |
| Negrete. There is also the Colegio San Lorenzo, | | | | 20 km from the city, featuring important |
| former School of Arts and Jobs; the Cathedral of | | | | collections of cactus and palms (more than 300 |
| Nuestra Señora de la Concepción, with its | | | | types) Cienfuegos is a cosmopolitan and very |
| stunning stained glasses; the Palacio de Gobierno; | | | | lively city; boleros, ballads, trova and son do not |
| and the Casa del Fundador (The Founder's House), | | | | stop playing at night. One of the cleanest cities in |
| residence of Luis D' Clouet, founder of the village. | | | | Cuba and with people so kind and welcoming, the |
| The Arc of the Republic enriches the | | | | Pearl of the South, Cienfuegos, is an excellent |
| environment, the only of its type in Cuba, along | | | | option to stay for a few days during your Cuba |
| with a bunch of marvelous sculptures such as | | | | vacation. |