Cienfuegos is a city on the south coast of Cuba. It is known as the "Pearl of the South". The city is also the capital of Cienfuegos Province.
It was founded on 22 April 1819 by French settlers who were fleeing the Haitian Revolution. The port of Cienfuegos is one of the most important in Cuba. Its natural bay offers excellent protection for ships and it is also the terminus of a railway line that connects Havana with the rest of the country.
The city is a cultural and educational center. It has a population of 150,000. The city is home to the National Center of Cinematography and the Tomas Terry Theater.
Average temperatures during the day in Cienfuegos.