Holguin Vacation Information:

Located on the North Eastern part of the Island along the Atlantic Ocean Coast, 60 km from the airport. Holguin is the first Cuban Town where Christopher Columbus landed in 1492. A green lush mountainous region with untouched tropical forests.

Holguin has three famous beaches: Playa Esmeralda, Playa Guardalavaca, and Playa Pesquero, here you will find a variety of all inclusive resorts with great beaches and scuba sites rich in underwater beauty.

Things to do in Holguin: Rent a Jeep and explore the surroundings, take a day trip aboard a day cruise enjoy snorkelling and fishing, go horseback riding, visit the Mayabe Lookout for great views of the Country side, or the Loma de la Cruz for excellent views of Holguin's downtown, take a City Tour or stroll along one of Holguin's many Parks, Swimm with the Dolphins, Enjoy a Hiking trip, take a Day trip to Santiago de Cuba.


Travel Tips when traveling to Holguin: You need a valid passport, Canadians do not need a visa, other nacionalities please verify with your consulate, a 90 day stay tourist visa is provided with your package, tourist card for children under 2 is provided at an extra cost. The Cuban Convertible Peso is the currency intended for tourists, is not available outside of cuba. Credit cards that are accepted as long as they have not been drawn by an American bank, travelers cheques may not be accepted at all hotels, ATM machines are not usually available. Electricity varies between 110v or 220v therefore to bring a converter is recommended. Long distance charges are very expensive in Holguin opt to buy a calling card instead, internet services are not readily available or is not reliable. Walkie talkies, GPS, and cordless phones are not allowed. Flying time to Cuba is 3 to 4 hours non stop. You are required to pay $25 convertible pesos in exact cash per person for the Cuban departure tax upon leaving Holguin. Bottled water is recommended. Travel Medical Insurance is mandatory for all visitors to Cuba.

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