Camagüey has always been characterized by a very broad cultural life, the representations of dance, theater and plastic arts are very strong and the ballet of this beautiful province stands out among them. Today we bring you these 8 curiosities that you probably didn't know about Camagüey, which we already told you is the largest and flattest in all of Cuba.
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In that land between 1604 and 1608, the first Cuban literary work was born: Mirror of patience. Its writer was the canary Silvestre de Balboa y Troya de Quesada.
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It has the oldest operating cemetery in Cuba , inaugurated in 1814 and is an open-air museum with historical, architectural, artistic, literary, and cultural values. Therefore, it is a mandatory point of reference to learn about the idiosyncrasy and identity of the people of Camagüey.
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It has typical architectural works of the Cuban Baroque. Among them the Catholic temples of “La Merced” and “La Soledad”.
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Only the cities of Camagüey, Florida, Vertientes and Nuevitas have a population density that exceeds 20 thousand inhabitants.
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It is the birthplace of prominent figures such as the poet Nicolás Guillén, the poetess Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda, the painter Fidelio Ponce de León, and the composer and flutist Luis Casas Romero.
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The asymmetrical design of its streets simulates a kind of labyrinth, and in certain places a spider's web. Because of this, any newbie in the city can become disoriented.
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The historic center of the city was declared a National Monument since 1980 and is the largest in the country. Later in 2008 it was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Its Santa Lucía beach has the second largest coral barrier on the planet, located just 200 meters from the shore. In addition, it is the natural habitat of more than 50 species of corals, 200 species of sponges and around 500 species of tropical fish.
What places to visit in Camagüey
Camagüey is one of the destinations that we recommend you visit on your trip to Cuba. It can be so interesting and surprising at the same time that you will not regret it, which is why here we bring you a complete list of must-see sites:
Where to stay during your visit to Camagüey
If you do not yet have accommodation in this destination, we recommend staying with the locals, so that you can further enrich the experience and make it a truly authentic trip. Here we bring you a lot of cool houses that you can reserve:
Discovering how special Camagüey is is a marvel. Getting lost in its irregular streets, alleys and squares is a unique experience. You will be able to observe the bell towers of its churches and the presence of large clay vessels known as tinajones, a symbol of the region. We invite you to delve a little deeper into Cuban culture and identity.
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