Weekend Guide · Cuba
Weekend in Camagüey
Camagüey — Cuba's third-largest city, a UNESCO World Heritage maze of winding colonial streets, hidden plazas, and giant clay pots (tinajones)..
2 days recommended Camagüey, Cuba Est. $370 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Camagüey
Historic Centre of Camagüey
A UNESCO-listed labyrinth of narrow, winding streets — designed to confuse pirates — lined with colonial churches and pastel houses
Plaza San Juan de Dios
Camagüey's best-preserved colonial square, ringed by single-story pastel houses and a restored 18th-century hospital
Tinajones (Giant Clay Pots)
Camagüey's iconic giant earthenware jars, once used to collect rainwater and now a symbol of the city displayed throughout its plazas
Local Tips
- 1Cuba runs on a largely cash, dual-track economy for tourists.
- 2Cuba is one of the safer Caribbean destinations for violent crime, with a heavy police presence in tourist areas.