What to do and see in Holguin, Holguin Province: The Best Free Things to do

July 16, 2021 Karren Gelb

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. Guardalavaca Beach

(35 Miles) N Of Holguin 56km, Holguin 80100 Cuba
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 1,343 reviews

Guardalavaca Beach

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.

2. Plaza de La Marqueta

Plaza de la Marqueta Plaza de la Marqueta between Calle Marti and Calle Maximo Gomez, Holguin 80100 Cuba
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Plaza de La Marqueta

3. Hill of the Cross (Loma de la Cruz)

Holguin Cuba +53 5 4035564 http://www.ciudaddeholguin.org/en/geography/loma-de-la-cruz.html
Excellent
47%
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4.5 based on 731 reviews

Hill of the Cross (Loma de la Cruz)

Reviewed By CubaScot - Port Perry, Canada

Part of a day trip to Holguin, the view from the top is SPECTACULAR. If you have the opportunity to go up there, don't pass it up...Holguin is Cuba's third largest city and you get a prime view of Cuban-urban sprawl!!!

4. Playa Esmeralda

acces to beach via Rio de Luna y Mares resort, Holguin Cuba
Excellent
69%
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6%
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4.5 based on 461 reviews

Playa Esmeralda

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.

5. Parque Calixto Garcia

Holguin Cuba
Excellent
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4.0 based on 152 reviews

Parque Calixto Garcia

6. Cathedral of San Isidoro (La Catedral de San Isidro)

Calle Manduley, Holguin 80100 Cuba
Excellent
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4.0 based on 50 reviews

Cathedral of San Isidoro (La Catedral de San Isidro)

7. San Jose Church (Iglesia de San Jose)

Plaza Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Iglesia de San Jose;Parque San Jose between Arias and Agramonte, Holguin 80100 Cuba
Excellent
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4.0 based on 51 reviews

San Jose Church (Iglesia de San Jose)

8. Parque Peralta (Parque de las Flores)

Parque Peralta-Parque de las Flores, Holguin Cuba
Excellent
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4.0 based on 71 reviews

Parque Peralta (Parque de las Flores)

9. Parque Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

Holguin Cuba
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Parque Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

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