Camagüey City
Country
Cuba
Local Hour
4:13 PM
Temperature
29°C
Currency
Peso Cubano
Language
Español
Habitants
10500 Habitantes
General Information
Camagüey, located 535 km east of the city of Havana, also known as the "City of the Tinajones", since the colonial period has always been among the most important cities on the island, and without a doubt, also among the most beautiful . It has a cultural richness that surrounds the visitor, with its superb bell towers and the elegant longevity of the buildings, which were once the center of the town of Santa María del Puerto del Príncipe.As you walk through its streets, you can see true architectural marvels of refined Baroque style, mainly its churches, thus its historic center being a labyrinthine web of streets, alleys and squares unparalleled in the Caribbean. It - considered the largest and best preserved on the island - was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.The city of Camagüey is the birthplace of the National Poet of Cuba, Nicolás Guillén, and headquarters of the world famous Camagüey Ballet. There is also the birthplace of Ignacio Agramonte, hero of the first independence struggle; the eminent scientist Carlos J. Finlay, and the poets Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda and Aurelia Castillo.Important artists such as Marta Jiménez, Joel Jover and Ileana Sánchez with their homes, as reference points in the tours of the city, take their works to the street and their galleries are in the main squares of the historic center, where the visitor can reach , take photos and take with you a piece of the good art that is made in the Caribbean island, special features that cannot be easily found in another city.In it, national and international events such as the Fiesta del Tinajón, San Juan Camagüeyano, the Week of Culture, among others, are systematically developed.The city has the Santa Cecilia Convention Center, which offers a high quality service in the realization of any type of event: business, work meetings, symposiums, seminars, scientific events and any other type of meeting, with all guaranteed services, which provides each participant with a lasting experience in a cozy, safe and quiet environment, attended by a courteous, highly qualified and very professional staff. This center has 4 specialized and air-conditioned rooms, in which you can work with more than 300 participants. It has possibilities for photocopying, printing, exhibition spaces and modern equipment for the development of events.Less than 200 meters away are the 7 E hotels of the Cubanacan Group where accommodation can be made in 102 rooms, located in the Historic Center of the city of Camagüey. These hotels are conceptualized in a different way, highlighting the colonial, cultural and heritage features of the city. All are categorized as 4 stars and provide a high quality personalized service. They have wi-fi connection facilities from all areas and rooms, which allows the development of the new trend "Work from Cuba".
Hotels In Camagüey City
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Centro de Convenciones Santa Cecilia
Convention CenterIt has four air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern and excellent equipment, with a capacity of 154, 70, 50 and 32 pe
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Centro de Convenciones Santa Cecilia
Convention Center
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It has four air-conditioned rooms equipped with modern and excellent equipment, with a capacity of 154, 70, 50 and 32 people respectively. Each of the rooms has its price taking into account its capacity as well as the services that are included in it. The rental service is available to anyone interested in organizing their event.
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All Days: 06:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Iglesia de la Merced
ChurchThe Church of Our Lady of Mercy, built in 1748, is notable for its architecture. Its barrel vaults, of strong Romanesque
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Iglesia de la Merced
Church
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The Church of Our Lady of Mercy, built in 1748, is notable for its architecture. Its barrel vaults, of strong Romanesque heritage, were made of brick. It was a pride of the ancient inhabitants to say that only wood had been used in the doors and windows in the temple. Its slender and solid tower is one of the most beautiful in Cuba. Local legends frame its origin and reconstruction. One says that there, near a lake and a forest, superstitiously feared, in a few days a whitewashed hermitage appeared, by divine action, cared for by the corresponding religious. The second, that the current temple builder mysteriously disappeared upon completion. One version gives it as a heavenly punishment, because he used the plans destined for another sanctuary; another, that the Devil took him, because he sold his soul to be able to erect the magnificent work; and the third, that they were robbers, aware of the good payment that the Mercedarians had given him for his work. It appears as one of the models of the consolidation and constructive stability achieved during the 18th century in the religious and civil orders, a stage that was stylistically characterized by the influences of Baroque and Mudejar art, in combination with the Cuban construction tradition.
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All Days: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Playa Santa Lucía.
BeachThIn Santa Lucia the barrier and the coastline to the sea, reaches depths of up to 3 meters. Corals allow the preservati
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Playa Santa Lucía.
Beach
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ThIn Santa Lucia the barrier and the coastline to the sea, reaches depths of up to 3 meters. Corals allow the preservation of a great variety of fish and an enviable marine flora for underwater diving and surface fishing. Another of the virtues of Santa Lucía is to have conserved the largest population of pink flamingos in the Caribbean in its surroundings and nearby keys. One of the most coveted areas is La Boca, adjacent to the access channel to the Bay of Nuevitas, one of the largest in Cuba. Semi-isolated place, close to a picturesque fishing village.
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All Days: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Teatro Principal.
Theater / CinemaIts stage measures 12 meters wide by 15 deep, with two cameras, one black and the other blue, its mouth curtain is red;
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Teatro Principal.
Theater / Cinema
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Its stage measures 12 meters wide by 15 deep, with two cameras, one black and the other blue, its mouth curtain is red; in addition to a blue curtain that works as a jacket. It has 39 rods for the scenery and lights; it also has a pit for the orchestra. At the back of the stage there are 8 dressing rooms and a quick-change dressing room on one side; on the second floor there are two cabins for controlling the lights and sound.
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All Days: 07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aeropuerto Internacional Ignacio Agramonte
International AirportIt has a runway length of 3,000 meters and an elevation of 125 meters, with capacity for 300 passengers.
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Aeropuerto Internacional Ignacio Agramonte
International Airport
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It has a runway length of 3,000 meters and an elevation of 125 meters, with capacity for 300 passengers.
Hotel E La Avellaneda
ResortIts colonial architecture combines with the romanticism that encloses the works of art exhibited in it, inspired by the
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Hotel E La Avellaneda
Resort
(5332) 244953
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Its colonial architecture combines with the romanticism that encloses the works of art exhibited in it, inspired by the poems of the poet who gave it its name, Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, "La Tula". Only a few meters away are the main restaurants, theaters, museums, cinemas and art galleries of the city. With 9 rooms (7 with double beds and 2 doubles) air-conditioned, decorated with period furniture, with hair dryer, mini-cold, cable TV, safety boxes and informative guide of cultural events and places of interest.
Plaza del Carmen.
ArenaOne of the most important squares in the city. Its greatest charm is the life-size sculptural ensemble where the Camagüe
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Plaza del Carmen.
Arena
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One of the most important squares in the city. Its greatest charm is the life-size sculptural ensemble where the Camagüey artist Martha Jiménez, who also has her gallery in this square, recreated the life and customs of the community. Also noteworthy are the Iglesia del Carmen, an architectural jewel of Camagüey and the only one with 2 towers in the city, the original colonial style houses, galleries, different restaurants, etc. There are many reasons to visit this square, considered the second most conserved Colonial Complex of the fourth Cuban town, founded by the Spanish five centuries ago.
Plaza de San Juan de Dios.
ArenaThe wide Plaza San Juan de Dios, is one of the most characteristic corners of the City of Camagüey and the only square i
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Plaza de San Juan de Dios.
Arena
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The wide Plaza San Juan de Dios, is one of the most characteristic corners of the City of Camagüey and the only square in which the original layout and buildings have been preserved. His designation comes from the old San Juan de Dios Convent-Hospital, managed by Father José Olallo, who later became the first saint of Cuba. In it, there is also the Church of San Juan de Dios with its floor and roof still original, which has the humanized representation of the Holy Trinity of the father, the son and the holy spirit, unique in Cuba and Latin America.
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All Days: 12:00 AM - 12:00 PM