The Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz Park has become symbolic since Camagüey was called Puerto Príncipe, as a public space to which at the time its inhabitants visited to talk and have fun.
The buildings that are found in their surroundings suggest the power and hierarchy of this old main square where took place the most important activities of the town.

In its center stands the monument to Major General Ignacio Agramonte Loynaz, unveiled in 1912 by his wife Amalia Simoni Argilagos when the square was already taking the name of Ignacio Agramonte Park in honor of the pro-independence from Camaguey.

In the square, there are also four palms secretly planted in honor of the pro-independence Joaquín de Agüero, Tomás Betancourt, Miguel Benavides and Fernando de Zayas, executed on August 12th, 1851 in the old savannah of Méndez today Joaquín de Agüero Square.

In 2000, the Office of the Historian carried out a restoration process in it, with the objective of rescuing, highlighting and preserving the values ​​that for centuries have identified the most central square of Camagüey, being reopened on February 2nd, 2001.

In 2009, it was the scene of the official proclamation of a part of the Historic Center of our city as World Heritage Site.

After centuries of history, the Ignacio Agramonte Park still welcomes hundreds of city dwellers and passersby, hence the need to promote the care of its structure and setting, regardless of the necessary repairs that the Office of the Historian may carry out in its desire to preserve the patrimonial values. It is the responsibility of the people of Camagüey that the passage of time does not make disappear its charms, on the contrary, to make it more interesting and attractive.

Skating, riding bicycles, walking on the grass or incorrectly using its benches, totally go against that idiosyncrasy that for years has characterized the people of Camagüey.

Far from these facts, let’s preserve the tradition of a cultured people proud of their city.

Translated by: Aileen Álvarez García