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1. Plaza del Carmen
A narrow, pedestrian-only street of pastel-colored colonial row houses opens onto an irregularly shaped square. Renovations have revamped the 18th-century...
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2. Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de La Merced
The most significant structure on the rather plain Plaza de los Trabajadores is this massive, 18th-century brick church, Camagüey's most distinguished...
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3. Plaza San Juan de Dios
A national monument and one of the most remarkable colonial relics in Cuba, this elegant and serene square looks like a meticulously designed movie...
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5. Casa Natal del Mayor (Ignacio Agramonte)
Ignacio Agramonte y Loynaz, Camagüey's favorite son and the national hero of the independence struggle -- known to all as "El Mayor" -- was born...
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6. Casa Natal Nicolás Guillén
Camagüey's most important literary figure, considered Cuba's national poet, was born in this house, which stands as a simple tribute to his life...
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7. Museo Provincial General Ignacio Agramonte
Several blocks north of the historic center of the city, Camagüey's largest and most important museum houses the second-largest collection of paintings...
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The Best of NileGuide
- There’s never a reason to be bored in Camaguey. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.
