Top Things to do in Holguin
Things to do in Holguin, Holguin Province: The Best Outdoor Activities
Set in rugged, mountainous territory in the east, Cuba's fourth largest city is known as the City of Parks. Columbus called the area "the most beautiful land eyes have ever seen" and much of the surrounding area hasn't changed. Officially called San Isidro de Holguin, the city's elegant plazas, scatter of colonial buildings and few museums make for a pleasant daytrip. More wonders lie offshore. Swim with dolphins in Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park. Dive to sites off Playa Esmeralda and Guardalavaca.
Restaurants in Holguin
1. Cubaguider
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Cubaguider offers the best quality tours for all the sights in Guardalavaca and the surrounding area at great prices. I will tailor-make your tour to suit your interests from factory tours to historic museums and Cuban landmarks. Relax and enjoy on your own schedule. I provide excellent English translation, and will negotiate the best arrangements and prices for tours and great Cuban dining.
2. Guardalavaca Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,343 reviews
Reviewed By willychel - Toronto, Canada
Took the $5 Guardelavaca Hop in Hop Off Bus for $5 cuc, went down at Guardelavaca Flea Market then took a Calesa going to the Beach. Warm water, white sand and Torquise water. You can walk till the end and take some pictures in a cave, rocks and coconut trees.
3. Playa Esmeralda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By 421AnnaM
We visited that beach on several occasions since 2015. Perfectly white sand and perfectly blue and warm ocean. Great for snorkeling. There are few places to get some food or buy some souvenirs.
4. Playa Pesquero
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,297 reviews
Reviewed By 306carlat
I went for a "girls only" trip with a couple of friends and we were all very happy with our stay at Playa Pesquero. As women travelling alone there is a worry about safety - we felt very safe at the resort. The room was large and clean, the beds (King size plus a single bed was added) were comfortable - the rooms were quiet so we all slept really well. The staff was very friendly and the grounds kept in excellent condition. Many of the staff are bilingual, and in some cases trilingual (Spanish, English and French) The beach was fantastic, all that powdery white sand and turquoise water - we were there every day! You DO need to get down there early if you want a spot with shade - no problem for me as I am an early riser. There are plenty of water activities too: we did some aqua fit/dancing in the ocean, took out a paddle boat and went kayaking. We also borrowed snorkeling gear and swam out to the reef - I wish I had an underwater camera because there were schools of fish that came quite close to us. We ate at 4 of the a la carte restaurants for dinner (Yareyal - grilled food; Caletones - seafood; La Gondola - Italian and the Trattoria - Mediterranean) we were quite happy with the quality of food served and the friendly staff. The fish was terrific and I think we ate lobster every day - quite a treat! We ate breakfast at La Pipa (24 hour beer garden) and were served by the lovely Ada (she is so sweet and friendly!) I am crazy about their little hot cakes and the sausage ???? People do need to realize that, except for the Romantic and Italian restaurants, it is all open air eating - there is a roof, but no walls. Same with the Lobby - which had a large bar and lots of seating for evening socializing. We took the Catamaran - Sun Cruise excursion from the hotel. Another great time! The Captain, Orlando and Alex were entertaining, took us to a reef for snorkeling then the dolphinarium to swim with dolphins. Amazing day! best 95 pesos we ever spent. The only negative thing I have to say is it would be nice if there were more hooks at the hotel- such as in the bathroom stalls or in the hotel rooms - so we can hang our purses/bags when using the facilities or hang our towels after use. But that is a minor inconvenience. I would happily recommend Playa Pesquero and hope to return for a family vacation.
