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Camaguey

Camagüey, one of the 7 original Spanish settlements in Cuba, was founded in 1514 by Diego Velázquez as Santa María Puerto del Principe. In 1903, the city changed its name to Camagüey.

It seems Camagüey was a pirate magnet – it was so besieged by buccaneers, the city moved twice in the 1500s from its original locations (near Nuevitas on the north coast and along the Caonao River), until finding permanent home at its current site. Still, navigating the oldest parts of Camagüey can be a challenge – the city’s layout was designed to torment and discourage pirates like Henry Morgan who invaded the city periodically. Getting lost in the winding streets here is like a traveler’s rite of passage and a great way to get in touch with Cuban daily life.

The symbol of Camagüey is the clay pot or "tinajón", used to collect rainwater and keep it fresh. You’ll see tinajónes everywhere, some of which are still in use.

Camagüey is also known for its twelve churches housing valuable art collections and religious artifacts from the colonial period. There are some lovely museums worth checking out too, including the Museo Provincial Ignacio Agramonte.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, large parts of Camagüey are currently being restored – only Havana Vieja rivals this city for colonial renovation. There are also plenty of new restaurants and bars around town.

If you feel like soaking up some sun, the excellent beaches of Santa Lucía del Norte are about a 90 minute drive away.

Hostal El Paso - Camaguey Vacation Rentals Camaguey - Camaguey City

10 Sleeps
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Minimum stay 1 Night

Hostal EL Paso, Camaguey Vacation Rentals - The house dates from the year 1820 with subsequent remodeling, the Lobby- Bar and the first two rooms retain their original roof in wood and clay tiles, purposely displaying the bricks of the time, architraves and columns in wood, in their patio conserves two Original tinajones of the place. The rest of the house is of plaque and has two levels, but all its rooms overlook the courtyard that enchants for its greenery and freshness. Each room is heated, has hot and cold water all day, mini bar service and TV. It has white linen and quality in both the bedroom and bathroom, with its whole game and daily change, in addition to the personal grooming supplies. All beds are soft and comfortable. The folder and the lobby bar work 24 hours with an exquisite breakfast and snack service. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed at the hostel or at the El Paso restaurant across the street with a 10% discount. We have single, double and triple room service.