Cienfuegos, sitting on the large inland bay known as Bahia de Cienfuegos, is the capital of the province of the same name. It was once nicknamed "the Pearl of the South" and although the historic city center is still well preserved and maintains a pleasant atmosphere, the industry that has developed around the bay has lessened the cities appeal
Cienfuegos was discovered by Columbus in 1494. A fortress was built here in the mid 1700s but the town was not founded until the early 1800s.
This is a mid sized city with an active arts and cultural scene. The architecture and layout of Cienfuegos make it a pleasant place to visit, and the area known as Punta Gorda has some beautiful old houses.
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