Castillo de Jagua, Cienfuegos
Visit the majestic Castillo de Jagua in Cienfuegos, one of the most impressive fortresses in Cuba
Castillo de Jagua, Cienfuegos
© Davim Nefedoff
The spectacular Castillo de Nuestra Señora de los Angeles de Jagua, known simply as Castillo de Jagua, was one of the three most important 18th century fortresses in the country. It stands on top of Bahía de Jagua, in the south of the Cienfuegos province in Cuba. It is also considered a small museum.
Castillo de Jagua, Cienfuegos, Cuba
© Anton Zelenov
Built in 1745, the Castillo de Jagua has a Renaissance style that is splendidly displayed in all its architecture. The moat that surrounds it and the spectacular drawbridge that connects the main entrance with the interior, supported by large pillars, are outstanding. It was declared a National Monument in 1978.
Castillo de Jagua
© Tai Pan of HK
The area has a fascinating naval history where this magnificent fortress is the main attraction. It was originally used to spot pirate ships and keep them away. It was the scene of numerous battles, and came to be one of the strongest and most important fortresses in Cuba, after those of Havana and Santiago de Cuba.
Know the Cienfuegos naval history in this castle that is also conceived as a museum, and admire the extraordinary views of Bahía de Jagua that it offers you. You will be able to gaze at the extensive blue sea and even make out the furrow left by the ships that pass through the channel. Enjoy also a pleasant ferry ride, which will take you to Cienfuegos for only 1 CUC.
More Information
Location:
Bahía de Jagua, Cienfuegos, Cuba.
Opening hours:
From 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Ticket price:
3 CUC.
Interactive map:
Cienfuegos
What to see:
- José Martí Park
- Arco del Triunfo
- Palacio de Gobierno de Cienfuegos
- Catedral de la Purísima Concepción Cathedral
- Tomás Terry Theatre
- Benjamín Duarte Cultural Centre (Ferrer Palace)
- La Reina Cemetery
- Paseo del Prado
- Valle Palace
- Tomás Acea Necropolis
- Balneario de Ciego Montero
- Santa Isabel de Las Lajas
- Palmira
- Bahía de Jagua
- Castillo de Jagua
- Cienfuegos Botanical Garden
- El Nicho
- Parque Natural Guanayara
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