There are grand mansions facing the sea. The Palacio Azul was built in the 1920s and is a charming hotel with only 7 rooms.
Nearby is the Club Cienfuegos, a leisure complex featuring 2 restaurants, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a very low-key amusement park with go-karts and bumper carts.
There is a small beach at La Punta. There are reports of raw sewage being dumped directly in the water so I wouldn't go swimming there.
Cute little gazebo overlooking the water.
The highlight of the Punta is the historic Palacio de Valle. It was originally built as a private residence but nowadays is a restaurant. It costs 2 CUCs to tour the palacio but that includes a drink on its terrace.
The building is reminiscent of a Moorish palace.
Beautifully carved arches leading to grand marble staircases.
Elegant restaurant
but take a closer look and you'll see peeling paint.
Some of the mosaic tiles were gorgeous.
Rooftop terrace where you can sip your drink, included in the admission.
2017 03 09
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