The cathedral is a 19th century building built on the site of an 18th century predecessor which burnt down and it's 16th century predecessor which collapsed. Recent restoration work can do little to make this dull block with its squat tower appealing.

Out front is a beautiful little square that is planted with four royal palms, one in each of the square's corners. The palms were planted as a clandestine memorial to four revolutionary heroes who were executed by the Spanish on this square in 1826.

In the center of the square is a 1950s statue of local boy made good Ignacio Agrramonte who was one of the revolutionary leaders in the first war of independence against the Spanish and whose death on the battlefield in 1873 guaranteed his place in the heart of the people of Camaguey.

During the day the parque is a pleasant enough place to relax and during the night it makes an appealing site as the cathedral and the statue are lit up.