Free tour

"Cienfuegos: 205 years of History, Heritage and Identity"

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Cienfuegos

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Yoan Samir

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Registered on 05 November 2021

My name is Samir and I am a professor of History and Anthropology at the University of Cienfuegos. The history and culture of my country and my city are my great passion. I am also a simple person who likes to talk and share my knowledge with others. That is why this tour that I propose is a unique experience, which aims to take the visitor on a kind of journey through the 200-year history of the so-called Pearl of the South. It is also an opportunity to learn about the daily life of today's Cuban society, and to live and admire the spirit and identity of a city considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity. I must also tell you that in case I cannot attend the tour for any reason, my substitute will always be Vladimir González. An excellent guide who has a lot of experience and great knowledge, and who also works as a professor at the University of Cienfuegos.

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Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello everyone and welcome!

During the tour we will visit the places of greatest historical and cultural interest in Cienfuegos. We will walk along Paseo del Prado and San Fernando Boulevard, where we will come into contact with the daily life of Cienfuegos residents , and where the main shopping centers are located. Visitors will also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its buildings from the heights of the Hotel La Unión . In José Martí Park , the heart of the historic center of Cienfuegos, you will learn about the founding process of the city , the only one founded by French immigrants in Cuba at the beginning of the 19th century. This is a magical place where we can admire and learn about the heritage values and the majesty of the buildings, especially the Government Palace, the Tomas Terry Theater and the Cathedral, jewels of Cienfuegos colonial architecture.
Subsequently, we will visit the “Benny Moré” Cultural Arts Center and enjoy different art and photography exhibitions after visiting galleries and personal workshops of local artists. We will end the tour at the Muelle Real , a place bathed by the waters of the sea, and where the visitor will have the option to enjoy different traditional drinks and we will be able to talk about a topic of common interest.

Itinerary:

Paseo del Prado
San Fernando Boulevard
Artisans market
The terrace of the Hotel La Unión
José Martí Park
City Hall Palace
The Tomás Terry Theater
Cathedral
The Palatine Bar
The old Spanish Casino
The Arc de Triomphe
The monument to José Martí
The “Benny Moré” Cultural Arts Center
The Santa Isabel Corridor
The Royal Dock
Customs Park

Please, it is recommended that you reserve at least one day in advance and if you cannot attend for any reason, notify us in time.

Please note that part of the money from your remuneration for this GuruTour will be used to support the Office of the Conservator of the City of Cienfuegos in its Sociocultural projects and in the protection and conservation of Local Heritage.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

4HV2+XJH, Cienfuegos, Cuba

I will be in front of the Benny More Statue in the Prado of Cienfuegos and at the entrance to the Boulevard, San Fernando Street. I will always wear a cap and a black backpack

Outside visit

Paseo El Prado

Outside visit

Boulevard Cienfuegos

Outside visit

Estatua de Benny Moré

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).