punta gorda

Don't miss the extensive sculpture garden! Just explore and enjoy - lovely architecture, sea views, water access, and people watching (evening on the Malecon...).

It is walking distance along the malecon for avid walkers, two palaces to see, two parks and some interesting outdoor art.

If you like walking and exploring in non-touristy areas thisplace is a delight.....quiet.....on the water....and with some really lovely older, well maintained homes. At the very tip there is a restaurant....I believe privately owned which asindoor and out door seating, and specializes in sea food.

I always stay out on the Punta. Great views and clean, fresh air. Casas may be slightly more, but worth it as many have outdoor patios and views.

Punta Gorda is a peninsula running a long central Cienfuegos continuing from the Malécon. After a lovely walk and perhaps a stop at the Nautical Club ( 1 CUC admission) for a drink on the nice terrace ( music in the afternoon ) at the end of it is an amazing hotel which looks like it does not belong there, imported as is from Morocco. Beautifull sea views and sunset. Take that walk you will not regret it.

Punta Gorda was a lovely part of Cienfuego, especially after dark when the gorgeous colonial buildings look their best. It is a lovely area to walk around during the day (especially early morning or late afternoon when the sea views are beautiful) and there are a number of lovely buildings where you can get a drink or meal. These include the Sailing Club which is lovely for a drink overlooking the marina.

We saw Punta Gorda by day and we saw it by night as well but from the rooftop of Palacio e Valle and by night is much more interesting.

A lot of beautiful, stylish old buildings on the peninsula. At the point there is a nice public park with constant music. Nice place to hang out.

This is a thin bit of land with some beautiful old American (sorry!) houses looking out over the bay.

Some really beautiful houses along this stretch of land. Water on either side, although not very appealing water to swim in, I did see some locals swimming at sunset. Nice to be off the main streets and ended up being where my casa was, so a quiet retreat away from the town, but still able to walk to the main area of Cienfuegos.

Nothing special. I would not recommend to swim in the water, because it's dirty. Only Cubans swim there. I personally would not. You have a bar there where you can order drinks (alcoholic and non alcoholic) and seat benches for sitting. For swimming I would recommend Rancho Luna.

The area is nice, with some option to experience a real Cuban night out. At daytime its a nice walk with some amazing houses to look at. Some good restaurants and bars to choose from at the tip.

Lovely peninsula for a nice walk from the city center, beautiful buildings en route:) Marina, restaurants, supermarked, hotels, homestays.

Punta Gorda is without any doubt the best place in whole Cuba. Flat, surrounded by the sea (the bay), fitted with nice houses, many of them built before the revolution. Many of these houses are casa particulares; they rent for $ 25-35 per night. Most are quiet and have all comfort one can wish (air-condition, fridge etc.). The area is rather safe; if you do not dare to leave your car on the street, for $ 2.- per night you can hire a guard.The sunset is an attraction. The Cubanissimo, the disco there, is THE place to visit at night. They have every day a different program starting at 10 pm. The entrance fee is a joke ($1.-, except weekends: $ 2.-), so is the price for the drinks (Beer: $ 1.-). It is an outdoor place, near the sea. Ventilation is provided, smoking allowed. Make sure to get before 10 pm; otherwise you may have to wait until you get a seat.One of the main attractions there, like always in Cuba, the jineteras; many, most of them attractive, to say the least. But be aware that the bulk of them work for the police. If you are not happy, you may be able to see what a rogue state is able to do (with you).

Punta Gorda is beautiful. Nice to walk around, see the great buildings. Don't visit the club; it had nothing to do with Cuba.