Camagüey (Camagüey) - the fourth largest city of Cuba, is the capital of the province of the same name. Camagüey was one of the first cities on the island, founded by Spanish conquistadors around 1515. In 2008, the historic center of the city was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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How to get to Camagüey
Camagüey has its own airport, Ignacio Agramonte, located 8 km from the city center, where charter international flights and regular domestic flights from Havana (90 minutes) are in operation.
The city is located in the middle between Havana and Santiago de Cuba - trains leave from Camagüey at night in both directions (traveling time to Havana about 10 h). In addition, there are day trains from Havana, Santa Clara and Santiago de Cuba and in the opposite direction.
Viazul buses provide regular connections to Havana, Sancti Spiritus, Santa Clara, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad and Varadero. Through Camagüey there passes the main high-speed highway of Cuba - Carretera Central.
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Climate
Partly cloudy, light rain +27 ° С in the afternoon +24 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +28 ° С in the afternoon +23 ° С at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain +27 ° С in the afternoon +23 ° С at night ° С water |
| Camaguey weather forecast for 10 days | ||
From May to October, the temperature fluctuates from 30 to 32 degrees, from November to April - from 17 to 20 degrees. The greatest amount of precipitation falls from May to October. The temperature of the pod does not drop below the 24 degree mark throughout the year.
Shopping
The local market is located on the banks of the Hatibonico River at the southern end of the historic city center.
Camagüey is famous for its tinajón products - large-sized clay pots that are found throughout the city. Originally tinajón were used to collect drinking water, and then for storage, now in pots in the courtyards you can see the plants.
Kitchen
In Camagüey it is worthwhile to try jerky, rolled into rolls and Pan Patato - a dish made from yucca, sweet potato, pumpkin and honey. And in the restaurant La Tinajita, located in the heart of the city, 34 varieties of traditional dishes are prepared.
The restaurant's specialties Restaurante Don Ronquilo, which is 2 steps from Iglesia de la Soledad church, are bistec mayoral - a steak prepared in wine sauce, served on toast, and pollo grillé al huerto - half grilled chicken with vegetables .
Beaches
The beaches of the Santa Lucia resort, located near the largest coral reef in the western hemisphere, stretch along the coast for 20 km, and the resort itself is known for its beautiful underwater world among diving enthusiasts. Santa Lucia is located 120 km from Camagüey and offers more than 30 dive sites, where you can see the sunken in the 19th century. ships, and at the mouth of the Nuevitas Bay there is a place where sharks live.
Not far from Camagüey is the island of Cayo Sabinal, part of the Jardines del Rey archipelago with thirty kilometers of wild beaches. The northern coast of the island is washed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. On the island there are ruins of Fort San Hilarion and Lighthouse Colon. The beach Punta Piedra, located on the island, is characterized by a rocky coast, mangroves and surrounded by coral reefs. Other beaches of the island are Playa Brava, Playa Los Pinos and Playa Bonita with a two-kilometer coastline.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Camagüey
The historical center of Camagüey is considered to be one of the largest in size and well preserved in Cuba. There are many beautiful squares in the city. Plaza San Juan de Dios with houses from the 18th century, the hospital and the church of San Juan de Dios. On the square of Trabajadores is the church of La Merced. Historical interest is also the Soledad Square with the same name temple and the Carmen Square with a church that has two towers.
Park Kasino-Kampestre is the largest city park in Cuba. In the park you can see many monuments. In the theater of Prinsipal, which was opened in 1850, performances and concerts of chamber and symphony orchestras regularly take place. In Camagüey in the early 20th century. Nicholas Guillen was born - the national poet of Cuba. Here his house is preserved, in which now there is a museum devoted to the poet's work.
The Cuban revolutionary Ignacio Agramonte was baptized and married in the church of Nuestra Señora de los Soledad (Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad), who played an important role in the 10-year war with the Spaniards .The architecture of the church resembles a multi-level wedding cake with a high tower, which is visible from anywhere in the city .From 1697 to .on this site was another church built of wood and guano, and the current structure dates back to 1758 .Although the exterior of the church has already fallen into disrepair, one can still admire the roof dome, painted with frescoes in the style of baroque .And in the city there is one of the oldest cemeteries in the country, operating since 1814 .