What to see and do in Camagüey

What to visit in Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios

• Carmen Square
• San Juan de Dios Square
• Ignacio Agramonte Park

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios

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Carmen Square

The plaza and the façade of the Carmen church form one of the characteristic environments of Camagüey. Its streets allow you to combine architecture, neighborhood life and artists' workshops from the historic center.

Activities for your visit

• Take in the square and the façade of the church.
• Walk the nearby streets and consult the open workshops.

Tips for this place

• Respect the religious activity if you access the temple.
• Visits to nearby workshops and buildings are agreed with each space.

Check access ↗

Public square with free access. Church, workshops, galleries and organized activities maintain individual schedules and conditions.

Reference sources and location

• Cuba Travel · Plazas and parks of Camagüey

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, trail, meeting point, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 21.38388889, -77.91444444.

Wikidata · Church of Carmen de Camagüey

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San Juan de Dios Square

This square brings together a group of historic buildings around the old hospital and the church of San Juan de Dios. It is a stop to observe the urban fabric of Camagüey and its domestic-scale facades.

Activities for your visit

• Explore the public space of the square.
• Observe the set of facades and the surroundings of the old hospital.

Tips for this place

• The museum and the church are different visits from the public space.
• The center layout includes alleys: save your route before leaving.

Check access ↗

Public square with free access. Check separately for admission to the museum and religious spaces.

Reference sources and location

• UNESCO · Historic center of Camagüey

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, trail, meeting point, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 21.3761029, -77.9179666.

OpenStreetMap · Plaza San Juan de Dios · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

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Ignacio Agramonte Park

The park occupies a central space in the historic center of Camagüey, next to the Candelaria Cathedral. Its surroundings allow you to take a walk through the streets and squares that distinguish the city.

Activities for your visit

• Walk through the park and observe the central monument.
• Contemplate the historic buildings in the surroundings.

Tips for this place

• The Agramonte Birthplace and the Provincial Museum are different institutions.
• Consult separately the visiting conditions of the cathedral and its interior spaces.

Check access ↗

Free access public park. The cathedral, museums and other interiors are visited according to the conditions of each institution.

Reference sources and location

• Cuba Travel · Plazas and parks of Camagüey

indicative location of the place; it does not identify an entrance, trail, meeting point, or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 21.3790752, -77.9183849.

OpenStreetMap · Ignacio Agramonte Park · © OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-day itinerary in Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios

1. Day 1

   El Carmen and the historic center

   Take in the square and the façade of the church and walk the nearby streets at your own pace.

2. Day 2

   San Juan de Dios and Agramonte

   Stroll through the square and continue to the park; Consult separately the interior spaces you want to know.

Tips for visiting Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios

• Save a map for the walk through the downtown alleys.
• Religious buildings and workshops do not share a single entrance or schedule.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Camagüey · Plazas del Carmen and San Juan de Dios

Ropa vieja, arroz moro, tamales and dishes to share: six specialties of Cuban cuisine. The photos show actual dishes for reference; recipes and ingredient availability vary by location.

Cuba · Creole cuisine

Ropa vieja

Shredded beef, stewed with a sauce of tomato, onion and peppers. It is usually accompanied with rice and other garnishes; The photo shows a homemade preparation, still in the pan.

Reference: CiberCuba Cocina · Recipe by chef Iván

Cuba · Rice with beans

Moros y cristianos

Rice cooked with black beans and their broth, which colors the grain and concentrates the flavor. It is a common combination of the Cuban table; here it is served with pork ribs.

Reference: GOYA · Cuban recipe of moros y cristianos

Cuba · Celebration cuisine

Spit-roasted pork

The pig is slowly roasted on a spit that rotates over the fire. This preparation is associated with gatherings and celebrations; the photograph shows a street celebration in Santiago de Cuba.

Reference: Cuba Travel · Traditions of Pinar del Río

Cuba · Corn wrapped in leaves

Cuban tamales

Seasoned corn dough, wrapped in leaves and cooked until firm. You can have small pieces of pork mixed with the dough. The photo shows tamales open on their leaves in Havana.

Reference: Cuba Travel · Typical Cuban food

Cuba · Fried green plantain

Tostones or chatinos

Green banana slices that are fried, crushed and returned to the oil to become golden brown. They are eaten as a side; In Cuba they are also known as chatinos.

Reference: CiberCuba Cuisine · Chatinos or tostones

Cuba · Sopon to share

Cuban caldosa

Sopon of food, meats and condiments, associated with collective meals and celebrations. Recipes change between homes and regions; This Villa Clara variant incorporates corn and noodles.

Reference: Cuba Travel · The broth of Las Tunas