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It is important to be acquainted with some Facts about Camaguey before visiting the city. Camaguey is the third largest in the country of Cuba. It was founded in 1514 as a coastal village. Over the centuries the city has undergone many changes and it is now one of the major cities of Cuba. Camaguey is an interesting blend of the traditional and the modern. One of the intriguing features of the city is its winding streets. One of the intriguing Facts about Camaguey is the roads that are designed like a maze so as to confuse the pirates and attackers.

Camaguey is a low lying area with no hills or mountains. There are many cays in the southern coasts while there is the Jardines del ray in the northern coast. An important feature of the city is the number of parks and squares scattered throughout the city. Most of the streets start or end in public squares. There are many places of interest in the city of Camaguey, like the Ignacio Agramonte museum, Amalia Simoni manor, Principal Theater, Puerto Principe cemetery. There are many churches, public squares, galleries of artistic value. All of these would remind you of the rich culture of the region. One of the interesting Facts about Camaguey is about the ballet of Camaguey. It is a reputed dance company which holds an international theater festival. There is a week of celebration which includes congas, street dancing and colorful parades.

One thing that you would find almost everywhere while on Camaguey travel is the clay pot called tinajon in local language. These are used to collect rain water and are a distinct feature of the city.

One of the important Facts about Camaguey is that some of the famous personalities of the city have taken birth in the city. For example: Ignacio Agramonte, who drafted the constitution of the country. The statue of him on a horse back is a prominent symbol in the city of Camaguey. Other famous personalities are Nicolas Guillen, the national poet of Cuba poet, and Mireya Luis, a famous volleyball player.

There are a large number of hotels where you can stay while on a tour to the city. These are well equipped with all the modern amenities which would ensure your comfortable stay. The restaurants and bars dotting the city provide a wide choice of dishes to the traveler who can sample excellent local as well as international cuisine.

The city is well connected by roads and railway. It has an international airport as well which is well serviced by a host of airlines.

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