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POPULATION 166,227 (2007) RESTAURANTS Covadonga, El Amanecer (37th), El Cochinito, El Criollito Pepe (33th), El Mandarin (37th y 60), El Pollito (37th), El Resplandor (37th), La Cueva del Camaron, 1819 (37th y 56), Palacio de Valle SERVICES Aeropuerto (c/o Cubana Tel. 5868 ou 7994), Clinica 70-08, Cubacel 45-82-22, Cubana 45-13-28, Havanautos 45-1211, Transautos 2-79-82, Transtur 7892, Viazul 81-14, 57-20 EVENINGS Café Artex on Punta Gorda with great live band shows : don't miss local group Ante Misto ! • Café Cantante Beny Moré • Casa de la Cultura Benjamin Duarte • Cinemas : Guanaroca, Luisa, Prado • Discoteca El Benny Moré • La Caribeña • Palacio de la Musica • Palacio de Turismo • Sala del centro Dramático • Teatro Tomás Terry • Teatro Guiñol • UNEAC |
 Club Cienfuegos on Punta Gorda : go anchor your own boat ! Best food in town (apart from your casa's home cooking), lovely views from its terrace. Was the site (up to the 1980's) of Formula 1 speedboat races, most from the USA, Canada, Europe © Wanda Bendik •|• The building next door, the 7-bedroom Hotel Palacio Azul as seen from its entrance on calle 37, continuation of the wide avenue crossing the town center, el Prado. The two carriages are caballo-powered taxis ; ) © sogestour  Blowin' in the wind at Jardin Botanico © asielgustavo, panoramio •|• Mini map of the bay © sogestour  Asemblea Provincial building and city hall [Ayuntamiento] on Parque Marti; its members are duly elected every 5 years. In Jan 08 election, 70% of elected candidates for the province were women — none had to belong to Communist Party © Ricardo, picasaweb •|• Palacio del Valle on Punta Gorda : music and meals in a so-so atmosphere © Blair Bessette  Ferry leaving the dock at El Perché below Castillo de Jagua — the antique fort recently restaured — and crossing to Pasacaballo © sogestour •|• Parque de la Punta with a tiny water access for dipping off a micro beach, steps from the last casas at the tip of Punta Gorda on calle 35 © sogestour  Teatro Tomas Terry, nicest in Cuba (?) entirely restored © Jorge Tutor •|• The ferry plies the bay waters and the sea-leading channel going from the port to Castillo de Jagua (El Perché), Pasacaballo (and its only building, the namesake hotel here in background). On the way back to town, it sometimes makes a stop at Cayo Carena © sogestour  Caballo (horse) on calle Lamar on the big point, Punta Gorda © asielgustavo, flickr •|• This yet-to-be-woman is already taking the stance by (seemingly) teaching (something) to seven yet-to-be-men © partwish, picasa — Enlarge TRANSPORTATION Bus Astro Camaguey (2x day 13cuc), La Habana (5x day 14), Santa Clara (2x day 3), Santiago (Daily 26), Trinidad (2x day 3) Bus Viazul La Habana (1 day/2 20), Trinidad (1/2 6) Trains La Habana (Every 2nd day from La Coubre station at 07h30, an 11-hour ride ! - Much better is — every 2nd day — the First Class #37 with reserved, reclining seats "Railbus" leaving at 18h45 arriving here at 23h45 via Matanzas) |
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| SEE.KNOW.DO From a UNESCO page on the city centre : "The most representative buildings include : the Government Palace (City Hall, current office of the Provincial Assembly of the Popular Power), San Lorenzo School, the Bishopric, the Ferrer Palace, the former lyceum building, and some residential buildings. "At present, in the historic centre, there are six buildings that remain from the first half of the 19th century, and 327 buildings from the second half. There are 1188 buildings from the 20th century, most of them from the first half. There are some 300 public buildings, and the rest are mainly residential." SEE.MORE • Teatro Tomás Terry : a national monument since 1982, inaugurated in 1890 has seen the likes of Sarah Bernhardt, Enrico Caruso, Nicolas Guillen and Federico Garcia Lorca • Fortaleza de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles (or Castillo de Jagua), work of French engineer Sebastien Le Pestre • Catedral de la Purísima Concepción • Cementero Tomás Acea • Fondo de Bienes Culturales • Jardin Botánico La Soledad • Los Jardines • Museo provincial • Museo de la Clandestinidad • Museo municipal • Museo Histórico Naval • Palacio del Valle • Palacio Ferrer • Parque Marti GUIDED TOURS Through hotel tour desks, you can choose from the following visits : City Tour, 11cuc; Las Montañas El Nicho, 27cuc; Hacienda La Vega, 17cuc; Botanical Garden, 10cuc; Yaguanabo Arriba, 19cuc; Singer Benny Moré's haunts, 17cuc; Trinidad, 17cuc; Playa Giron and Guama, 35cuc; Varadero, 27cuc; La Habana, 33cuc; Cayo Largo by boat, 89cuc EXCURSIONS + FRESHWATER BATHING Laguna Guanaroca (12km) : flora, large shrimp farm, manatees, ducks and pink flamingos; Pasacaballo and Milpas by ferry to Castillo de Jagua; jeep ride to Cascada El Nicho (49km) in large El Nicho Nature Park [photo here]; scuba diving at from Rancho Luna (30 dive sites including one of a huge coral trumpet; scuba diving at Guajimico (40km, on the way to Trinidad) PLAYAS The best long beach in the area is spread along the Rancho Luna hotel and resort some 20km from center (hotel shuttle busses from town); although not the finest sand beach (kinda grainy), it's the best you'll get near town; as elsewhere on the island, it is not limited to guests as all beaches are public in Cuba ; ) Some casas very near that beach can be found below, here. |
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| SUGGESTED CASAS V = suggested by travelers or owners but not verified by the webmaestro. • Try to reserve at least one week ahead; you must reconfirm by phone 24 hours before arrival. Otherwise, your reservation may be cancelled. • Children 16 and under may share parents' bedroom at no charge only if there is an additional bed available. Mention the age of your children when making the reservation. Comments and suggestions webmaster @cubacasas.net Usual Cienfuegos Punta Gorda rates are 20-25cuc per bedroom per night (2 adults max.) unless otherwise mentioned.  |
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| BOOK BY PHONE • from Canada and the USA : 011 53 (add phone # preceded by 43 for Cienfuegos). • from Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Mexico : 00 53 (add phone # preceded by 43 for Cienfuegos). |
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MIRIAM AGUILERA y JULIA ESTHER
Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 37, # 1006, entre 10 y 12, in Punta Gorda, across the road from Club Cienfuegos. Tel. (43) 51-80-85  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
CASA PIÑEIRO
Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 41, 1402, entre avenida 14 y avenida 16 on Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 51-38-08  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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ANGEL y ISABEL
Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 35, no 24, entre Zero y Litoral, at the dead-end of the Punta Gorda, past the Jagua Hotel Tel. (43) 51-15-19  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
MARIA ANTONIA y NAPOLES
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, No. 22 entre Zero y Litoral, Punta Gorda some 50m from Hotel Jagua. Tel. (43) 51-31-96  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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VILLA ANA MARIA
Two a-c bedrooms, one with private bathroom Calle 35, no 20, entre Zero y Litoral, on Punta del Medio, at the end of Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 51-32-69  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
LA CASITA DE OSHUN
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, no 16, entre Zero y Litoral, on Punta del Medio, at the end of Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 51-94-49  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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EDUARDO & ZUNILDA
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, no 14, entre Zero y Litoral on part called Punta del Medio, at the end of Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 52-33-30  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
VILLA LA ESTANCIA
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, no 10, entre Zero y Litoral, at the very end of Punta Gorda. Cellular (5) 274-2659  Rates : 25-35cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 10-12cuc. |
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LOS DELFINES
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, no 4, entre Zero y Litoral, at the very end of Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 52-04-58  Rates : 30-34cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
VILLA LAGARTO
Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 35 Apto 4B, entre Avenida Zero y Litoral, at the very end of Punta Gorda . Tel. (43) 51-99-66  Rates : 35-45cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc; book at least 60 days ahead. |
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HOSTAL MANDY y OLGA
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 35, no 4D, entre Zero y Litoral at the very end of Punta Gorda at the right of the deadend pedestrian alley which is left of the entry to Parque de la Punta. Tel. (43) 55-59-51  Rates : 30-35cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
LA CASONA DE CONDE
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Avenida 0 (Zero) No. 3502, entre 35 y 37, just behind Palacio del Valle on Punta Gorda. Tel. (43) 51-7039 Veranda with rockers, living and dining room on ground floor, upstairs bedroom with a view. Meals served.  Rates : 25-30cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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SUGGESTED CASAS IN TOWN CENTER
V = suggested by travelers or owners but not verified by the webmaestro. • Try to reserve at least one week ahead; you must reconfirm by phone 24 hours before arrival. Otherwise, your reservation may be cancelled. • Children 16 and under may share parents' bedroom at no charge only if there is an additional bed available. Mention the age of your children when making the reservation. Comments and suggestions webmaster @cubacasas.net |
BOOK BY PHONE • from Canada and the USA : 011 53 (add phone # preceded by 43 for Cienfuegos). • from Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Mexico : 00 53 (add phone # preceded by 43 for Cienfuegos). BOOK BY EMAIL : Click on above logo to open an email message addressed to that casa in your email application. Spanish words here. |
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| BELLA PERLA MARINA V Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 39, #5818, entre 58 y 60, 100m from calle principal and 5 mins to Parque Marti. Tel. (43) 51-89-91  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
BERTHA'S HOUSE Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 43 #3402, entre 34 y 36, in town center or reparto Pueblo Nuevo. Tel. (43) 51-99-26  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 3-4, dinners 7-10cuc. |
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| MARTHA PEÑA Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 39, 5807, entre 58 y 60, 5 minutes by foot from train station in town center or reparto Pueblo Nuevo. Tel. (43) 51-54-77  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
LA TERRAZA One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Avenida 58, 4706 entre 47 Y 49, 100m from busses and train in town center or reparto Pueblo Nuevo. Tel. (43) 51-68-14  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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| CARMEN ROSA CAPIRO Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 45, #3801, entre 38 y 40 in town center or reparto (burrough) Pueblo Nuevo. Tel. (43) 51-63-65  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
BERTA y CORTES V One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Avenida 60, # 4719, entre 47 y 49 in town center. Tel. (43) 51-32-60  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. Source : elba bruno, terresdumonde, March 2006 |
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| ADALBERTO y MAYRA V One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Calle 23 No. 5004, entre 50 y 52, some 200m from downtown and Parque Jose Marti. Tel. (43) 52-51-09  Rates : 20-25cuc for the bedroom (2 adults max.), 3cuc for breakfasts and 7-10cuc per person for dinner. |
SANTIAGO y LIDIA V Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Avenida 54, No 4923 entre calles 49 y 51, in city center, 150m from Viazul and 600m from Paseo del Prado and El Bulevar. Tel. (43) 51-9056  Rates : 20-25 cuc per bedroom per night. breakfasts 3-4cuc, lunch, 5-10cuc, dinners 5-10cuc |
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| JESUS FONTE V Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Calle 35, 4402-A entre 44 y 46 in city center or reparto Pueblo Nuevo. Tel. (43) 51-76-28 Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, fridge, stove and gas cooking. Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. Suggested by Benoit from Canada 02.02.04 |
CASA DE LA AMISTAD V Two air-conditioned bedrooms, private bathrooms Avenida 56 # 2927 altos (upstairs) facing the Hotel Union e/ calles 29 y 31, town centro. Tel. (43) 51-61-43  Rates : 20-25cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.), breakfasts 4-5, dinners 8-10cuc. |
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 You can drive around the bay to Rancho Luna (photo above, lonely road) or ... |
 ... you take the ferry across (above) to the Castillo de Jagua-Pasacaballo landing and walk to Milpas |
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| VILLA SERENA Two basic a/c bedrooms, private bathrooms On Cienfuegos bay. Carretera Pasacaballo, in Milpas. At the end of the road, passed the Rancho Luna Hotel and further, passed the Pasacaballo hotel. Dead-end of the road facing and leading to the large Cienfuegos bay. Tel. (43) 54-80-39  Rates : 25cuc per night per bedroom (2 adults max.) |
FINCA LOS COLORADOS V
One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Carretera Rancho Luna-Pasacaballo #18, about 100 meters passed Faro (lighthouse) Luna and 1km from Rancho Luna beach. Tel. (43) 51-3808  "It is still a very nice place to stay. The owner speaks very good English and the food is very good. The casa is near the lighthouse, it is a windy spot, so less mosquitoes and good temperatures." Jaap Willem Bakker and Yvon Smeets, the Netherlands 080509 |
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| VILLA SOL V One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Carretera Faro (lighthouse) Luna or 200 meters before reaching Hotel Club Amigo Faro Luna. Cell (5) 227-2448 Cute casa located in the shade with impressive views of the sea; Diana Gavio Caso rents one aircon bedroom with ensuite bath; meals served. Rates : 20-30cuc per night for bedroom (2 adults max.) |
CASA DE JULIO V One air-conditioned bedroom, private bathroom Carretera de Faro Luna or 1 km passed Rancho Luna resort. Tel. (43) 51-5744 Julio casa's is blue, same color as your heart will be when you'll have to leave it. The Rancho/Faro Luna beach is but steps away. Rates : 25cuc per night for the aircon bedroom with its ensuite bathroom. (2 adults max.) |
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