"One Day in Cienfuegos" Bike Tour

• Duration: 8 hrs
• Departure time: 10.00 hrs (Show up 15 min before)
• Tour guide: Yes
• Children are allowed: Yes
• Languages spoken: Spanish, English and German
• Location: Cienfuegos Marine (in front of the white building)

"One Day in Cienfuegos" Bike Tour

Description

Cienfuegos, known in Cuba as the Pearl of the South, the only city founded in 1819 by the French in Latin America under the Spanish crown, a city of parks, theaters, churches, a beautiful Paseo del Prado and a flourishing culture will also enjoy the beauty of the sea and nature surrounding the city.

We will explore one of the youngest colonial cities in Cuba, located in the third largest bay in the country; Cienfuegos had the largest sugar export port in the world and the only nuclear plant in Cuba, whose construction was never completed.

Details of the tour

• Departure to tour the beautiful city of Cienfuegos.
• We start the tour by the gigantic bay, guarded by the Cienfuegueguero boardwalk, one of the most beautiful in Cuba.
• We will pass by the Marina and continue towards La Punta, from there we will be able to admire the extension of the bay and enjoy our first refreshing drink.
• On the way we will pass through the alleys on the outskirts of the city, where we will come into contact with the simple way of life of the Cuban people in this magnificent city.
• We will visit the "Cementerio La Reina", one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Cuba.
• We continue in the direction of the old Plaza de Armas. Here we will see the only triumphal arch erected in Cuba, built in 1902 by the Spanish, in honor of the Independence.
• Touring Marti Park, this is one of the greatest symbols of culture and identity of the Cienfuegos. It was proclaimed National Monument on November 20, 1982 and declared by UNESCO, Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is considered a must visit place in the city. Around it there are several impressive buildings that reflect ancient times of a very rich metropolis.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• At the end we will visit the National Naval Historical Museum, where the maritime history of Cuba awaits us, and the Park of the Locomotives, used during the sugar cane boom.
• We return to our starting point by visiting some residential areas, typical of this city.
• Time to taste a beer, a cocktail or a soft drink, while we exchange our impressions and experiences.

The tour includes

• Guide (English, German or Spanish - other languages on request)
• E-bike
• Padlock and Helmet
• 1 bottle of water (500 ml).
• Lunch with 2 drinks included.
• Entrance fees to the mentioned places
• Technical assistance during the whole tour as well as trained personnel to attend to any eventuality that may occur during the course.

Sites of Interest

La Punta, Cienfuegos Marina, La Reina Cemetery, Martí Park, Arc de Triomphe, Tomás Terry Theater, Purísima Concepción Cathedral, Prado, Malecón, Ferrer Palace, National Naval History Museum, Locomotive Park, etc.

If you wish we can arrange accommodation in Cienfuegos the night before the tour starts (extra charge).

• Accommodation in double room (includes breakfast): 40 USD/Pax
• Accommodation in single room (includes breakfast): 60 USD/Pax

Degree of difficulty: Easy to Medium

Group size: from 1 to 10 pax.

Planned meeting point: Marina Cienfuegos, white colonial building (Another meeting point can be organized for private groups).

Important Notes:

• You should arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.
• At the meeting point, we will give a brief introduction to the electric bicycles, the settings of the clients' bicycles at each individual height and some general information about the roads and traffic regulations in Cuba.
• All participants must travel with their own personal insurance.
• The program is subject to change. Visits to museums depend on opening hours. Modifications/changes possible, depending on the opening hours of the museums.
• The guest should have a good experience in urban cycling. There are no bicycle lanes in Cuba.
• Guests should be able to ride a bicycle comfortably up to 20 kilometers.
• There is no minimum age for children, only a minimum height of 1.40 m
• For the bikers of the future we have trailer seats/trolleys. Maximum weight: 25 kg. The number of seats/trolleys is limited and will always be "on request".
• Sex of the person: female/male (including information, if any, about any special characteristics regarding the person's height, weight, or any disabilities)

TIPS: - It is recommended to wear light clothing, sneakers, closed shoes or tennis shoes, comfortable and appropriate for walking outdoors, sun protection, sunglasses, insect repellent. Rain can be expected at any time.