"Knowing Jagua Castle" Tour

"Knowing Jagua Castle Tour"

Description:

During the tour we will visit the places of greatest historical and cultural interest of Cienfuegos. Places of important heritage values, the legends that one of the unique places of Cienfuegos treasures: The Jagua Castle or The Castle of "Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Jagua", the oldest fortress in the central region of the Island, considered National Heritage. All this will allow the visitor to get in direct contact with the History of Cienfuegos and also learn about the characteristics of the maritime community where the best Jagua Castle is located.

Places to visit on the tour:

You will travel by car along the coast of Cienfueguero, passing through the Rancho Luna Beach, we will visit the El Perche community, where visitors can get in touch with a fishing community and appreciate their daily life. Later, the bay will be crossed by ferry to the castle. Once there, aspects about its construction and importance, its history, the legend of the Blue Lady will be known. You will visit the weapons room, the chapel, and the different collections that the place treasures.

Services included in the Tour:

• Pick up by car at the client's place of accommodation according to the agreed schedule.
• Cars available for all the time of the excursion.
• Entrance to the captivating and historic "Castillo de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Jagua" (Jagua Castle).
• Highly professional guide with great knowledge of the history and traditions of the city of Cienfuegos in Spanish and English.
• At the end of the excursion, return to the client's place of accommodation.
• End of the excursion.

Important note: Tickets to museums, other places of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, not described in the program are not included in the price of the tour and require An additional charge for customers' decision.

Duration of the excursion: 3 hours (the tour can be adapted to the time available to customers).

Car capacity: between 1 and up to 10 passengers.

• Tourism Guide: Mr. Yoan Samir Hernández Martínez: I am a lover of history, art and culture. I work as a professor of History and Anthropology at the University of Cienfuegos for four years. From my experience as a teacher, I realized the importance of knowledge of History and Culture to form values ​​in people and make them understand the current Cuban society. That is why this route that I propose is a unique opportunity to be able to know in depth the rich history, the patrimonial values, the legends that one of the unique places of Cienfuegos treasures: the Castle of Jagua, the oldest fortress in the central region of the Island, considered National Heritage. All this will allow the visitor to get in direct contact with the History of Cienfuegos and also know the characteristics of the maritime community where the Jagua Castle is located.