Holguin Day Trip

Learn about Cuban independence's most interesting historical facts with this Holguin Day Trip from Guardalavaca. Are you ready?

Description

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Guardalavaca and set off for Holguin. The trip will take one hour.

Upon arrival, we’ll start at the Mirador de Mayabe for views of the Cuban countryside, followed by the Orígenes Mural, constructed with 20 tonnes of concrete. Next, we'll visit the San Isidoro Cathedral to appreciate its colonial-style facade and Arab interior.

Afterward, we’ll arrive at the Plaza Calixto García Íñiguez, inaugurated in 1720, to discuss the Cuban War of Independence. We will then visit the La Periquera Museum to explore aboriginal remains and local identity.

We will also stop in front of the church of San José, which served as a fortress during the independence and is the city's oldest basilica.

Then, we’ll climb 458 steps to the Loma de la Cruz for a panoramic view of Holguín.

Finally, we'll return to Guardalavaca, completing the six-hour excursion.

Tour with lunch

For a more complete experience, you may opt for the tour with lunch included, featuring a combined dish of chicken with rice and a drink, ideal for enjoying Cuban cuisine.

Hotel pickup

This tour includes pickup at the following hotels in Guardalavaca: Brisas Guardalavaca, Atlántico Club Amigo, Playa Costa Verde, Playa Pesquero, Fiesta Americana, Sol Río de Lunas y Mares, Paradisus Río de Oro, and Memories Holguín.