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A DAY IN CAMAGÜEY
LA TROCHA
A line of defence was built by the
Spanish during the 19th-century Wars Museo Ignacio
Agramonte
of Independence to block the advance
of Cuban nationalist forces, the Teatro
mambises. La Trocha stretched across Principal Catedral Nuestra
Cuba from Morón, north of Ciego Plaza de los Señora de la Merced
de Ávila, to Júcaro, on the Caribbean Trabajadores
coast, and featured fortified towers. Casa de Casa Natal
Ignacio Agramonte
la Trova
Parque
Agramonte
snorkeling, it is also frequented by Plaza del Plaza San Juan de Dios
Carmen
the locals. A dive center arranges La Campaña de Toledo
trips to Cayo Blanco to view the
fabulous black coral formations. MORNING
A marina rents out sailboats to
visitors prior to their arrival in Cuba. A day is barely enough to explore
this historically significant town.
Get an early start in the morning
in Parque Agramonte (see p27)
to see the equestrian statue, the
cathedral, and Casa de la Trova.
Exit the square by following Calle
Cisneros south. After two blocks,
turn right. The street brings you
to Plaza San Juan de Dios (see
p26), surrounded by 18th-century
houses. Explore the museum
Secluded Playa Santa Lucía inside the Iglesia y Hospital San
Playa Santa Lucía
9 Juan de Dios, then follow Calle
Matias west three blocks. Turn
MAP M3
right onto Calle 24 de Febrero.
Proclaimed a beach-lovers’ paradise After five blocks, cobbled Plaza
by the Cuban tourist board, this iso- del Carmen (see p26) opens to
lated resort has a lovely beach and the north west at the junction
fantastic opportunities for diving and with Calle Martí, and has life-
seeing bull sharks being hand fed. like sculptures scattered about.
Lunch on bolice mechado at La
Horse-drawn carriages visit nearby Campaña de Toledo (see p109).
Playa Los Cocos, an even lovelier
beach adjoining a ramshackle fishing AFTERNOON
village. Dining and entertainment are
limited to the all-inclusive hotels. Retrace your steps to Calle Martí
and follow it east to Parque
Las Tunas
0 Agramonte. Turn left onto Calle
Cisneros to reach Plaza de los
MAP M4 • Museo Histórico
Casa Natal Ignacio Agramonte
Provincial: Calle Francisco Varona and Trabajadores. On your right,
Colón; (31) 34 8201; open 9am–5pm (see p26) is worth a peek before
Tue–Sat, 8am–noon Sun; adm explor ing the Catedral Nuestra
Located between central and eastern Señora de la Merced (see p26).
Cuba, Las Tunas suffered during the Don’t miss its silver sepul chre.
Exit the square to the northwest
Wars of Independence (see p36), and walk one block to the Teatro
when it was razed by fire. Carretera Principal (see p27) on your right.
Central, the national highway, runs Then head north along Calle
through the heart of the city, and is Enrique José to the Museo
lined with charming houses. The Ignacio Agramonte (see p27).
main square features a museum Continue south along Calle
of provincial history, and the local República to return to the center.
tradition of ceramic art thrives here.
See map on pp102–3
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