Holguin

Holguin is surrounded by hills and the hills themselves are worthy of your interest. This city is quite the attractive tourist site thanks to its many squares, considered the most beautiful throughout Cuba.

In 1525 Spanish authorities gave the lands that surrounded the indigenous settlement of Cubanacan to Captain Garcia de Holguin. He founded in here the fourth largest city of the country (in Holguin currently live nearly 264.000 people). In the 19th century, during the Cuban War of Independence, many important battles were fought in this place.

It is quite nice to take a walk around the exquisite colonial sector and watch the beautiful houses. It is also of interest to listen to the mechanical organ, which preserves the atmosphere and spirit of past times.
The visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire city from the Loma de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross). A 458-step climb that starts at the end of Calle Maceo (Maceo Street) will lead you to the top of the hill. The hill was named Hill of the Cross because of the wooden cross that was placed at the top.

The most exclusive resorts in Cuba (Playa Guardalavaca, Playa Esmeralda and Playa Pesquero) are located 57 Km away from Holguin.