The city of Cienfuegos completed its first 200 years of existence on April 22 with the particularity of being one of the most visited Cuban cities for its architectural attractions, its rich nature and the warmth of its inhabitants. It is known as the Pearl of the South and is the birthplace of one of the icons of Cuban music; Benny Moré
Two centuries have passed since the foundation in 1819 by the Frenchman, Don Luis De Clouet, who will be paid homage to the plant of the Jagua 200 tree, in the old urbanization Reina.
To celebrate the 200th birthday of the seafaring city, a program of restoration, repair, retouching and construction of 305 works was developed, many of which were ready for your enjoyment on the anniversary day; the rest must conclude in December of this year. Among the novelties are: two new blocks to the Paseo del Prado, the Plazuela de la Juventud in front of the old Royal Pier, the San Carlos Hotel, the Le Blanc Palace, the new José González Guerra Park, the Tomás Terry Theater, the Paulina Bar , Dulcinea candy store, as well as other works of a social nature.