In the city of Camaguey

 

Camagüey is situated in the centre of Cuba and one of the older cities. In 2014 Camgüey will celebrate 500 years of fundation. It disposes of an extraordinarily large and well conserved historic centre, but also of a large modern part. Interesting churches, but above all nicely restored rows of houses and squares make the old town of Camagüey a real attraction. Inviting restaurants, bars, and cafés offer you to take a seat and watch the daily life in the street shown by this populous city. It should also be mentioned that the streets - partly constructed like a labyrinth in order to minimise plundering by pirates – are easy to explore by foot thanks to a for Cuba unique and very exemplary directory system.

 

 

 

 

 

In the city

Main attraction of the town is without doubt the spacious historic centre and especially the restored places, churches and museums. The old town is crowded, therefore the sidewalk cafés, restaurants and bars are a good opportunity to enjoy the local ambience and to watch Cuban outdoor life. Don't forget to visit the "Plaza San Juan de Dios" and "Plaza de Carmen". In front of the Plaza Ignacio Agramonte you will find the Café Ciudad. A good place to enjoy one of the many tipes of coffee and to observe the local city life.

It is also worth to visit the farmer's market of Camagüey, which is one of the biggest in Cuba and therefore offers a wide range of seasonal products. Food stalls also invite you, all prices are of course in CUP. So you have te opportunity to eat something small at a very well price. The market is situated a long the Carretera Central, opposite of the softdrink-factory (fabria de refrescos). You will walk about 15 to 20 minutes from the town centre. Maybe you catch a bicitaxi to get there.

If the day is getting very hot, the swimming pool of the hotel “Gran Hotel” offers an opportunity to chill. The entrance fee is 6 CUC including 4 CUC for food and drinks. Another place to enter in a swimming place is called “Oxa”. You will find it a the street Républica in the city-center.

In the evening the local "Casa de la Trova" is recommended, where live bands play every night. The entrance fee is 3 CUC per person including 2 CUC for consumption. The Casa de la Trova is situated at the corner of Martí and Cristo street, in front of the Parque Agramonte.

If you prefer disco-music instead of the traditional, then I suggest you the discotec "El Caribe". A famous place since years. The entry costs 6 CUC, including 4 CUC for consumption. The discotec is located nearby the biggest park of the city, the "Casino Campestre". From the city centre you can get there also walking. Maybe you catch easier a bicitaxi to get there.

The theatre offers further cultural activities, you should not only consider it as an object for a photo, but search its agenda.