Cienfuegos Vacations

Important Travel Information for Cienfuegos

• ATMNone
• Bars and Night LifeLimited to Hotels
• Car RentalsRight-hand drive - available
• CasinosNone
• Credit CardsGenerally accepted in tourist areas - American Express NOT accep
• DivingGood
• GolfNone
• Hurricane SeasionJune to October
• Rainy SeasonMay - November
• RestaurantsStrictly limited to hotels
• Sight SeeingHistorical & cultural aspects of Cienfuegos
• Time ZoneEastern
• VegetationFertile, pine & mahogany forest
• WaterBottled water recommended for drinking and brushing teeth
• Water SportsLimited to Hotel

Cienfuegos Vacations: Package Holidays Offering Great History and Architecture in a Relaxed Environment

General Information About Cienfuegos Vacations

All-inclusive Cienfuegos vacations offer tourists a unique opportunity to see another side of Cuba in the only city in the country founded by French settlers. Originally settled by the Spanish, Cienfuegos features Both French and Spanish architecture, with some well preserved buildings in the downtown area dating back to 1819.  Remarkable Neoclassical structures mixed with Creole architecture, unlike anything that can be found in any other Caribbean destination, make all-inclusive Cienfuegos vacations a great option for the architecture enthusiast. The Thomás Terry Theatre, where prestigious international performers have shared their art, is not to be missed, along with La Reian Cemetery and Paseo del Prado.

The nearby Bahia de Cienfuegos features the Castillo de Jagua, a castle that stands at the entrance to the bay, designed to defend against pirates in the mid 18th century. The castle can be accessed by ferry from the east shore, and is a popular attraction with most all-inclusive Cienfuegos package holiday tourists. Cienfuegos, one of the main seaports in Cuba, is a major hub supporting Cuba's sugar, coffee and tobacco trade. Named the Southern Pearl by French settlers due to its situation on the shores of Jagua Bay, like a pearl on an oyster shell, Cienfuegos also features beautiful beaches that may also have inspired the name.

Things to See and Do on Your Cienfuegos Package Vacation

Arguably the greatest attraction of an all-inclusive Cienfuegos package holiday is the relaxed pace that allows tourists to absorb all of the wonderful scenery and sunshine in this relatively quiet Cuban destination. As well as the many fine examples of neoclassical architecture, the views out over the bay inspire a quiet serenity that is unique for a Cuban city. Beautiful local parks and scenery inspire long walks on an all-inclusive Cienfuegos vacation, allowing tourists the opportunity to escape the hectic pace of most urban living. However, there are more discoveries to be made beneath the coastal waters on an all-inclusive Cienfuegos package vacation – this is an excellent destination for scuba divers and snorkelers. Over 50 excellent diving sites are accessible from Cienfuegos, including Notre Dame, a well-known coral formation that towers to 11 feet in height, resembling the towers of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Although there are other attractions worth exploring on an all-inclusive Cienfuegos vacation, options for dining, shopping, and nightlife are limited. Cienfuegos vacations offer great value for those who can appreciate the great history, architecture, and relaxed environment of this unique Cuban destination.