Cienfuegos, Colonial port city in southern Cuba.
Cienfuegos extends along a natural bay with a grid pattern of streets, featuring French-inspired architecture and neoclassical buildings around Jose Marti Park.
French settlers established the city in 1819, initially naming it Fernandina de Jagua before it received its current name from Captain General José Cienfuegos Jovellanos.
The Teatro Tomás Terry, constructed in 1890, maintains its original decorative elements and continues to present performances of theater, music, and dance.
The city center contains numerous restaurants, accommodations, and shops within walking distance of the main square, making exploration convenient for visitors.
The Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos houses over 2,000 plant species, including rare tropical specimens, and maintains scientific connections with Harvard University since 1920.
Location: Cienfuegos Province
Inception: April 22, 1819
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
GPS coordinates: 22.14599,-80.45308
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:57
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
Che Guevara Mausoleum
56.5 km
Tren Blindado
58.6 km
Valle de los Ingenios
70.2 km
Castillo de Jagua
8.9 km
Palacio de Valle
2.7 km
El Mejunje
57.9 km
Teatro La Caridad
58 km
Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos
12.8 km
Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis
57.8 km
Estadio Augusto César Sandino
58.8 km
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Cienfuegos
126 m
Tomás Terry Theatre
79 m
Ciénaga de Zapata
118.1 km
Villa Clara Provincial Museum
57.8 km
Palacio Brunet
61.5 km
Lomas de Banao
94.2 km
Old town of Trinidad
61.5 km
Teatro Brunet
61.5 km
Punta de los Colorados Lighthouse
12.5 km
CCS Juan Francisco Aro
73.5 km
El Nicho Waterfall
35.7 km
Independence monument
730 m
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
61.5 km
Playa Colorado
94.7 km
Yayabo bridge
107 km
Convento de San Francisco de Assis
61.4 km
Iznaga Tower
69.3 km
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