Camaguey Attractions
The inland city of Camaguey is often overlooked by travelers but is a charming place, loaded with Colonial architecture and complete with an active cultural scene. Camaguey is home to one of Cuba's largest universities, the Universidad de Camaguey, giving the city a lively atmosphere. The town also has a number of attractions worth exploring with churches, old homes that have been turned into museums, and a number of historic sites.
The town was originally settled as Nuestra Senora de Santa Maria del Puerto Principe on the Bay of Nuevitas. However, attacks from Indians and pirates eventually drove the town to relocate to its present location inland, and it was renamed Camaguey.
The town was originally settled as Nuestra Senora de Santa Maria del Puerto Principe on the Bay of Nuevitas. However, attacks from Indians and pirates eventually drove the town to relocate to its present location inland, and it was renamed Camaguey.
Birthplace of Ignacio Agramonte
Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte was the birthplace of Camaguey's greatest hero. Ignacio Agramonte was born here in 1841 and was killed in battle at the age of 32. It is impossible to visit Camaguey without seeing reference to this man. Agramonte, a local farmer, led a revolt against the Spanish.
The Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte was built in the mid 1700s and is now a museum and tribute to this independence war hero. On display are some of Agramonte's personal items, including his pistol, as well as some possessions that belonged to his wife who was also a well-regarded citizen in Camaguey.
The Casa Natal de Ignacio Agramonte was built in the mid 1700s and is now a museum and tribute to this independence war hero. On display are some of Agramonte's personal items, including his pistol, as well as some possessions that belonged to his wife who was also a well-regarded citizen in Camaguey.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 12:00 |
Always closed on:
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Cuba - Commemoration of the Assualt on Moncada (July 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cuba - Commemoration of the Assualt on Moncada (July 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
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