Solo Travel in Cienfuegos
Cuba
About Cienfuegos for Solo Travelers
The Paris of Cuba — a UNESCO-listed city of French neoclassical architecture on a stunning bay, the most elegant promenade in the Caribbean, and excellent seafood.
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Casa Bella Perla Marina
Accommodation
A well-kept casa particular in a 1952 Art Deco house about 100m from the Paseo del Prado, run by a welcoming couple who speak English and Italian. Its three rooms have private bathrooms, and breakfast and dinner are served on the rooftop terrace, which looks out over the city and the bay. A comfortable, central base.
📍Near Paseo del Prado, Cienfuegos, Cuba
Parque José Martí
Culture
The main square of Cienfuegos, whose French-founded historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's ringed by neoclassical buildings, including the Teatro Tomás Terry, the cathedral and the domed Palacio Ferrer, whose rooftop tower offers views over the city. It's lively in the evenings and a good place to start a walk.
📍Parque José Martí, Cienfuegos, Cuba
Restaurante Villa Lagarto
Food & Drink
A popular paladar (private restaurant) on the waterfront at Punta Gorda, the peninsula at the southern end of the Prado, with tables beside the bay. It's known for generous portions of grilled meat, lobster and fish, and for its sunset views. Book ahead in high season, and walk the Malecón out to Punta Gorda to get there.
📍Punta Gorda, Cienfuegos, Cuba
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