Guidebook for Holguín
Sightseeing
Famous for being the place from where Pope Francis blessed the city in his pastoral visit. It is accessed by two ways, either up 458 steps or by road. At the top of the hill is a cross that dominates the city and a Spanish fort, and two local restaurants.
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La Loma De La Cruz
Famous for being the place from where Pope Francis blessed the city in his pastoral visit. It is accessed by two ways, either up 458 steps or by road. At the top of the hill is a cross that dominates the city and a Spanish fort, and two local restaurants.
Tourist zone of the city of Holguin, with a beautiful boardwalk and beach. Numerous gastronomic offers, attractions, historical and artistic places. Well known for celebrating the annual International Festival of Poor Cinema.
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Gibara
Tourist zone of the city of Holguin, with a beautiful boardwalk and beach. Numerous gastronomic offers, attractions, historical and artistic places. Well known for celebrating the annual International Festival of Poor Cinema.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the most popular outdoor nightclubs in Holguin where many local musicians have their spot every week. A really nice place to chill out and meet new people.
Salón Benny Moré
MaceoOne of the most popular outdoor nightclubs in Holguin where many local musicians have their spot every week. A really nice place to chill out and meet new people.
Cabaret Bariay
Bar restaurant offering Cuban food. Outdoor terrace to enjoy live music and budget-friendly drinks until 2:00 am.
Salón 1720
FrexesBar restaurant offering Cuban food. Outdoor terrace to enjoy live music and budget-friendly drinks until 2:00 am.
This place is one of its kind. Cozy and soft-lit small bar where you can't get enough of delicious bites and Cuban specialized drinks.
Shambalá Bar & Tapas
This place is one of its kind. Cozy and soft-lit small bar where you can't get enough of delicious bites and Cuban specialized drinks.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Natural History
MaceoProvincial Museum of History
MaceoParks & Nature
Nature, sun, sea and white sand all in one place, its turquoise blue water refreshes the view.
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Playa Esmeralda
Nature, sun, sea and white sand all in one place, its turquoise blue water refreshes the view.
It is the most emblematic beach and with more tourist options around Holguin. It has numerous nightclubs and restaurants on the beach. We offer round trips in collective taxis as well.
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Guardalavaca
It is the most emblematic beach and with more tourist options around Holguin. It has numerous nightclubs and restaurants on the beach. We offer round trips in collective taxis as well.
Excellent beach to share with family and friends. Several kilometers of white sand beaches and cristal waters. Excellent infrastructure and impeccable service.
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Playa Pesquero
Excellent beach to share with family and friends. Several kilometers of white sand beaches and cristal waters. Excellent infrastructure and impeccable service.
Food Scene
Unique theme nights every day of the week! Enjoy one of the best spots in the city for dinner and amazing drinks and cocktails.
Restaurante The Passion
LibertadUnique theme nights every day of the week! Enjoy one of the best spots in the city for dinner and amazing drinks and cocktails.
One of our best local bar-restaurants located very close to our hostel. Great for families and groups, available for walk-ins, reservations, and events.
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1910 Restaurante & Bar
143 MártiresOne of our best local bar-restaurants located very close to our hostel. Great for families and groups, available for walk-ins, reservations, and events.
Quiet bar-restaurant and nightclub in the same building. Budget-friendly and full of great offers.
Pico Cristal
BulevarQuiet bar-restaurant and nightclub in the same building. Budget-friendly and full of great offers.
Restaurant with live music, Creole food, and lots of drinks. One of the newest spots in the city.
La Bodeguita del Medio
MártiresRestaurant with live music, Creole food, and lots of drinks. One of the newest spots in the city.
Mmm, smell that? The aroma of our freshly brewed coffee that reaches the next corner... This place is a must when you are in Holguin. Go and chill, you will find inspiration, art, and friendly people.
Cafe Mi Ciudad
Mmm, smell that? The aroma of our freshly brewed coffee that reaches the next corner... This place is a must when you are in Holguin. Go and chill, you will find inspiration, art, and friendly people.
Entertainment & Activities
Here numerous concerts of the Symphonic Orchestra of the city take place, along with dance companies, activities for children and adults, and plays with national and international scenic groups.
Teatro Eddy Suñol
197 MartíHere numerous concerts of the Symphonic Orchestra of the city take place, along with dance companies, activities for children and adults, and plays with national and international scenic groups.
Essentials
CADECA
FrexesSpot for currency exchange and withdrawing cash.