French émigrés from Bordeaux and Louisiana founded the settlement of Fernandina de Jagua on a large, calm bay on the Caribbean Sea on April 22, 1819. In 1830, when it was upgraded to a town, its name was changed to Cienfuegos, in honor of José Cienfuegos, the Governor-General of Cuba. Fifty years later, it was proclaimed a city and, for its beauty, was called "the pearl of the south." By the end of the 19th century, it had become the fourth most important city in the country.
Considered the crowning jewel of Cuban architectural in the 19th century, Cienfuegos stands out for the perfect design of its streets and for the refinement and good taste of the buildings in the historic center of the city, which has been declared a national monument. When visiting, stop by the Casa del Fundador (the Founder's House); Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) Cathedral; the Tomás Terry Theater; the Ferrer Palace; and the José Martí Park, which contains the only arch of triumph in Cuba.
Other attractions include the Prado Promenade, the Valle Palace, the museums of Naval and Provincial History, and the Reina (Queen's) Cemetery.
Farther out from the center of the city, tour the Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua (Jagua for short) Fortress, the Tomás Acea Cemetery and the Botanical Gardens.
In addition to these cultural and historic attractions, Cienfuegos has excellent facilities for scuba diving and other water sports, nature tourism and thermal baths.
Constructed in 1921, the Hotel Palacio Azul proudly represents the eclectic architecture and décor of that bygone era. The hotel, located close to the old town and pier of Cienfuegos, has seven comfortable rooms named after different flowers. The intimate atmosphere and personalized services offered by Hotel Palacio Azul complemented by the sheer beauty of Cienfuegos will make you want to come back, time after time.
Casa Verde, with eight comfortable rooms, opened in September 2009 and is part of a project aimed at restoring buildings of cultural and architectural significance and turning them into small boutique hotels. La Casa Verde is majestically decorated in a traditional colonial style with period furniture and décor, recreating the enchanting atmosphere of the era in which the building was original built. The city center with all its attractions is just a few minutes away.
Within a few steps of Parque José Martí in down town Cienfuegos stands Hotel La Union, one of the most charming boutique hotels in Cuba. The hotel, a colonial mansion built in 1869, features marble pillars, antique furniture, two inner patios, a pool, bar, restaurant and a great roof top terrace. Its 49 comfortable rooms with balconies are equipped with everything you can expect from a four star hotel.
Located 18 kilometers from the city of Cienfuegos – known also as the “southern pearl” because of its charm and the overwhelming beauty of its bay - the Faro de Luna Hotel offers the ideal spot for a sun and sand vacation – a place for scuba diving and ecotourism that combines the charms of the city’s history and architecture with the cultural appeal of its inhabitants.
Located 18 kilometers from the city of Cienfuegos – known also as the “southern pearl” because of its charm and the overwhelming beauty of its bay - the Club Amigo Rancho Luna Hotel offers the ideal spot for a sun and sand vacation – a place for scuba diving and ecotourism that combines the charms of the city’s history and architecture with the cultural appeal of its inhabitants.
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