Hostal Doña Elisa

Camagüey is located halfway between Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. The city was founded in 1514 as Santa María del Puerto Príncipe by Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar on the north coast near the natural port of Nuevitas, but was relocated twice towards the inland due to frequent pirate attacks until 1528. However, in 1668 it was still burned down by pirates under Henry Morgan. Camagüey has been named after an indigenous leader since 1923. The old town of Camagüey is the largest preserved after Havana. Many of the colonial houses have been lovingly restored and exude the charm of past times. The landmark of Camagüey are countless large clay jars on the streets and squares, which are witnesses of the city's former water shortage. Compared to Havana, Trinidad or Santiago, Camagüey is rather quiet.