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No wonder Benny More, a famous Cuban musician, whose statue is now in Cienfuegos city’s promenade, said in one of his songs 
that Cienfuegos was the city he liked the best.
Located in the center of Cuba, in the south coast of the island, bathed by the Caribbean, Cienfuegos province is south from Villa Clara, between Matanzas and Sancti Spíritus.
Cienfuegos city, the capital of this province, was originally inhabited by natives and it was called Cacicazgo de Jagua. In 1819 thew city was founded. It was originally settled by French immigrants, who called it Fernandina de Jagua; on behave of King Ferdinand VII, that’s why French influence is still present in Cienfuegos. Today, Cienfuegos is a World Heritage city situated right at the entrance of a huge bay that gives the city a feeling of a beautiful, spacious, quiet town. Visitors will be captivated by the city’s well preserved architecture and the display of styles (neoclassic, art noveau, art deco) that perfectly insert into the atmosphere to make of Cienfuegos a real Pearl of the South (La Perla del Sur) as many people call it. 
When you visit Cienfuegos on your next Cuba vacations, you will have the chance to enjoy the many sport, cultural and entertainment options available, just keep alert to what is happening around. Cienfuegos is now popular for the nautical events organized in the bay. Good music, great restaurants and though not fancy, but nice and comfortable hotels will make your stay in Cienfuegos more pleasant.
Enjoy the view to the bay from El Palacio de Valle, an elegant eclectic palace located at the end of Punta Gorda peninsula, which perfectly combines Mudejar, Byzantine, Venetian, Gothic and Baroque styles.
Discover the mysteries around the Castillo de Jagua fortress, a castle built under the Spanish king Philip V around 1745 to protect the entrance to the bay from pirates that 
at that time frequently visited the town.Finally, if you stay in Cienfuegos for a couple of days, don’t miss the chance to escape away from the city and explore the surroundings. A visit to El Nicho or Topes the Collantes will bring some excitement to your Cuba holidays and will make your vacations in Cuba unforgettable. You would also enjoy a quiet relaxing day at Cienfuegos Botanical Garden, where more than 1000 species are treasured. Some other things to see in Cienfuegos are the Arc of Triumph, which is the only one of its kind in Cuba, Tomás Terry Theater, Tomás Acea Necropolis and Reina Cemetery.
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