Laguna del Cura, Cienfuegos. Cuba

• Ave. 10 y 47, Cienfuegos. Cuba
• Daily
• (5343) 517452
• Destination: Cienfuegos

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It is situated in the Guaniguanico mountain range in the western part of Cuba. The lake is surrounded by dense forests and has a depth of around 50 meters. It is considered one of the most scenic and pristine lakes in Cuba, known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters. Laguna del Cura is a popular destination for hiking, swimming, and nature photography among both locals and tourists visiting Cuba. The lake and its surrounding area are part of a protected natural reserve, helping to preserve the unique biodiversity and ecosystems in the region. Access to the lake is primarily through hiking trails, as there are no major roads leading directly to it. The closest major town to Laguna del Cura is San Diego de los Baños, which is located about 25 km away.

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Laguna del Cura is located in Cienfuegos

 

French émigrés from Bordeaux and Louisiana founded the settlement of Fernandina de Jagua on a large, calm bay on the Caribbean Sea on April 22, 1819. In 1830, when it was upgraded to a town, its name was changed to Cienfuegos, in honor of José Cienfuegos, the Governor-General of Cuba. Fifty years later, it was proclaimed a city and, for its beauty, was called "the pearl of the south." By the end of the 19th century, it had become the fourth most important city in the country.,

Considered the crowning jewel of Cuban architectural in the 19th century, Cienfuegos stands out for the perfect design of its streets and for the refinement and good taste of the buildings in the historic center of the city, which has been declared a national monument. When visiting, stop by the Casa del Fundador (the Founder's House); Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) Cathedral; the Tomás Terry Theater; the Ferrer Palace; and the José Martí Park, which contains the only arch of triumph in Cuba.,

Other attractions include the Prado Promenade, the Valle Palace, the museums of Naval and Provincial History, and the Reina (Queen's) Cemetery.,

Farther out from the center of the city, tour the Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua (Jagua for short) Fortress, the Tomás Acea Cemetery and the Botanical Gardens.,

In addition to these cultural and historic attractions, Cienfuegos has excellent facilities for scuba diving and other water sports, nature tourism and thermal baths.