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| Although Holguin is mostly used by tourists as a drop-off point — through its international airport — for beach resorts 55 km north-east, such as Cayo Saetia, Caletica, Esmeralda and the very popular Guardalavaca all-inclusive resorts, the "City of Parks" offers a lot to see : a fabulous view from its Mirador (Loma de la Cruz), a series of nice parks along the same avenue and fine nightlife and museums. Travellers should stay awhile in its great casas to visit its nearby national parks and the now famous Sitio Historico de Biran. A project in the center of town will soon transform an abandoned market into a large music centre with a hall, recording studio and bar. A perfect flat city for cyclists : ask your casa owner to find you one.
POPULATION 250,000 SEE.KNOW.DO The city parks : Parque Julio Grave de Peralta or Parque de las Flores, the renovated Plaza del Mercado or Plaza de la Marqueta, Parque San José or Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, Parque Calixto García (the old Plaza de Armas) and the large Parque Central. Historical sites : Catedral de San Isidoro, Fábrica de Muñecas, Iglesia de San Jose, La Loma de la Cruz, La Granjita, Mirador de Holguin, Mirador de Mayabe, Museo de Ciencias Naturales, Museo de Historia La Periquera, Museo de Historia Natural, Teatro Lírico. PALADARS & RESTAURANTS • Dimar, calle Martires 133 : fish and seafood 4 to 20cuc • La Ternura, calle cardet 293 : cuisine criolla, 7-8cuc • Pico Cristal, calle Manduley : fish and seafood, 4cuc and more • Salon 1720, calle Frexes 190 : in a large renovated colonial, one of the best in town with meat and seafood, 10-15cuc • Taberna Pancho, avenida Jorge Dimitrov, near Hotel Pernik : pork ribs, beef, sausage specialist, try the butifaras de Paneque, 4cuc and more. SERVICES Aeropuerto Frank País 43-93-40, Cubana bur 42-57-07, apo 46-25-12, Havanautos 48-18-95, Medical 42-53-02, Micar 48-16-52, Transautos 48-10-11, Transtur 48-10-11, Turistaxi 42-41-87 TRANSPORTATION Bus Astro Camaguey (2nd day, 9cuc), Ciego de Avila (2nd day, 13cuc), La Habana (Daily, 28), Santiago (2nd day 7.50) Bus Viazul (see link above) Bayamo 6, Ciego 17,La Habana 44, Las Tunas 6, Sancti Spiritus 21, Santa Clara 26, Santiago 11 Trains (via junction at Cacocum) Camaguey 9, Ciego de Avila 13, Guayos 17, La Habana (Daily 31), Las Tunas (Daily 4), Matanzas 24, Santiago (Daily 5), Santa Clara 20. CASAS RECOMMENDED V = suggested by webbies and travelers but not verified. Check in person or by phone. Children 16 and under may share parents' bedroom at no charge only if there is an additional bed available. Mention the age of your children when making the reservation. Comments and suggestions webmaster @cubacasas.net  |
EXCURSIONS • Parque Nacional La Mensura - Pilotos • Sitio Historico in Biran • Parque Nacional Pico Crystal • Parque Cayo Saetia in the Bay of Nipe. Photos of above parks on Gaviota site here |
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| EVENINGS • Casa de la Cultura, calle Maceo 72 : concerts, mostly classical, exhibitions • Casa de la Trova, calle Maceo 74 : son, boleros and musica local • Centro cultural Mona Lisa, calle Luz Caballero 120 : local singers and groups • Cabaret Nocturno, 4km off centre on the way to Las Tunas : Tropicana-style shows, local fauna, not as touristy as Havana's, entry fee 10cuc, Tue to Sunday, shows at 22h • Cabaret la Terraza, avenida Jorge Dimitov at Hotel Pernik : if you wanna see tourists • Club Siboney, calle Manduley 185 on Calixto Garcia park : hot, by the time it closes... • Disco Cristal, calle Manduley 199 : the local youngsters just beg to enter; 5cuc for tourists • La Bolera, calle Havana facing Parque Infantil : local fauna meets for bowling, billiards and karaoke; must-see • Cinemas : Baria, Encanto, Frexes, Martí • Theater : Teatro Comandante Eddy Sunol |
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| BOOK BY PHONE • From Canada and the USA : 011 53 (add phone # preceded by the town's area code, 24). • From Europe, Great Britain, Scandinavia and Mexico : 00 53 (add phone # preceded by the town's area code, 24). |
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MIRIAM GRAVE DE PERALTA BERMUDEZ Ave. de los Libertadores 22, corner of Roosevelt, reparto Peralta, on the street leading to Mayari. Tél. (24) 42-74-25 Miriam proposes one aircon bedroom with private bathroom in a once bourgeois burrough established by her grandfather, General Grave de Peralta, historic figure of Cuba's independence. Miriam, along with her discreet husband are fine hosts, she being a retired geography teacher. Meals served. Rates : 20-25cuc per night per bedroom (2 adults max.). |
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HOSTAL DANIEL y VIVIAN V Daniel Elias Rodriguez Calle 19, # 17, entre Luz y Rio, reparto Luz, 15 mins. walk from centre. Tel. (24) 42-2308 Two independent apartments with small entry hall, living with table and chairs, fridge. Each has a bedroom with its private bathroom. Terrace with two tables to enjoy grills from the barbecue out in the open, surrounded by tropical plants. |
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VILLA CRISTAL Jorge Martinez Gonzalez Calle Fomento # 63 (upstairs), entre Linea y Carretera de Gibara, in Reparto (burrough) Zayas, walking distance from the famous Mirador (observation point) and Loma de la Cruz. Tel. (24) 42-28-41 Two well-appointed air-conditioned bedrooms, each with private bathroom, tv, fridge, cd player. Kitchen, balcony, meals prepared, laundry service. Rates : 20-25cuc per night per bedroom (2 adults max.), low or high season. |
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VILLA LUCIA Roberto Ferrer Gonzalez Calle Luz #32, e/19 y Paz, reparto Luz Tel. (24) 42-57-30 Bungalow-style casa, well-appointed for the area. Once you've reached the back, you're in a mini resort with its vast patio with tables, recliners and even a small bathing pool. Two aircon superbly-appointed bedrooms, each with their modern full bathroom. Exceptionally varied cuisine. Once in show business, Roberto is a great source of regional tourist information. |
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ALBERTO R. GONZALEZ DIAZ Calle 14, no 5E, entre 5 et 7, reparto Lenin, three blocks from the Viazul & Astro bus terminal, behind the Hospital provincial and 2 blocks from restaurant Polinesio. Tel. (24) 47-31-53 or 42-32-72 or 42-33-38 In a very calmos part of town, a casa with its large patio, large enclosed parking for two cars, a ranchon with bar and even a small bathing pool. Two aircon bedrooms each with private bathrooms Rates : 20cuc per bedroom (2 adults max.). |
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VILLA LOS PALMITAS David Rodriguez Calle Fomento No. 182-F, entre Cuba y Garayalde in reparto Luz Tel. (24) 42-66-91 One independent floor (owners live on ground floor) with two aircon bedrooms each with double beds, shared bathroom, independent kitchen, balcony. Located in the back of the building, accessible by the carport and car parking for guests. |
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SRA. CARY Calle Aricochea No. 133, entre Pepe Torres y Jose A. Cardet Tel. (24) 42-37-74 Upstairs (on the roof), one independent bedroom with renovated large bathroom. Private little living room, rest of sunny roof for clients only. Entrance through the owners' quarters downstairs. |
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JUAN y SONIA V Juan C. Figueiras Pineda y Sonia Ricardo Fortes Calle Narciso Lopez 81, entre Agramonte y Garayalde. Tel. (24) 42-45-85 Located in a quiet area, this very confortable and cozy house contains one bedrom self-contained apartment with private entrance, A/C, kitchen dining room, living room with TV and VCR and telephone, modern bathroom with shower. |
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AIMÉE LEYVA GONZALES TORRES Calle Cuba 145, e/Fomento y Progreso. Four blocks from Parque Central. Tel. (24) 42-28-42 • One air-conditioned bedroom • Private bathroom • Private entrance • Kitchen with fridge • Garage |
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CASA LILITA V Edilda Antonia Torrez Gonzalez Agramonte 108, 2nd floor, e/ Fomento y Cervantes., 5 blocks from Parque Central Tel. (24) 42-26-49 Large living room with, tv, video, fridge and phone. Air con bedroom (double bed) with private bath, fan. Large closet, night lamp. Large and airy balcony with nice view. Kitchen, dining room, covered patio. Meal service available. Very comfortable casa, excellent security. |
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HOSPEDAJE LA PALMA V Enrique R. Interian Salermo Calle Maceo No. 52A entre 16 y 18 in reparto (burrough) Zayas, near the Loma de la Cruz. Tel. (24) 42-46-83 "It was a good place to stay. The family is very hospitable; Enrique speaks reasonable English. Private bathroom, hot water in the afternoons and evenings. "Large backyard with glider-swing, huge tamarind shade trees. Beautiful dining room, but we always ate in the kitchen with the family. Meals available." Rates : 25cuc per night per bedroom (2 adults max.) Suggested by Ken & Cecilia from Manitoba, March 2006 |
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VILLA CELIA V Dra. Celia Serret Chang Calle Pepe Torres No. 75 (Bajos), e/ Arias y Agremonte, 3 blocks north and one west of Parque Central or 5 mins walk from cultural and merchant centre. Tel. (24) 42 45-81 "The accommodations are quite nice and comfortable. One room with a double bed, air-conditioning, fan and fridge. The bathroom is private and has good hot water pressure. Although this casa is close to the center, it is located on a relatively quiet street. Also the room does not face directly onto the street but over to the back and side of the building." Suggested by Claude Major, 25.02.06 |
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LIZZETT BATISTA FREYRE V Calle Angel Guerra 109, entre Maceo y Martires, 4 blocks from Parque Marti Tel. (24) 42-31-54 One comfortable air-conditioned bedroom with private bath, hot water. |
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FRANCISCO F. RODRIGUEZ ALEA V Ave. Los Alamos No. 41, e/ Independencia y 20 de Mayo, 10 minutes from Parque Calixto Garcia, and 5 from Viazul bus terminal. Tel. (24) 46-21-06 One aircon bedroom with its private bathroom. Living and dining areas are available to guests in this very clean home. Owner's wife and daughter are very good cooks but do not serve meals anymore. Rates : 25cuc per day for bedroom (2 adults max.). Suggested by Claude Boisjoly 28.05.05 and Kim & Stéphane 31.08.05 |
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LUIS BORREGO MAS V Calle Cervantes 205, e/ Arias y Agramonte (in town center, 5 blocks behind Parque San José). Tel. (24) 42-20-62 . " I have stayed there frequently over the past 5 years. Private entrance, air-conditioned living room and bedroom. There is a kitchen, dining room, shower with hot water. Fine service and hosting from Luis and his mother Lola. " Suggested by Claude Rompré 24.04.03 |
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ANTONIO ANGULO V Calle Peralejo # 15, corner of (esquina) Fomento, in reparto (burrough) Peralta Tel. (24) 46-17-30 Antonio rents two aircon bedrooms each with a fan, fridge and its own private bathroom (hot water shower, of course), a security lock and night lights. Comfort and safety, cleanliness and hospitality are always a preoccupation of Antonio who suggested his own casa in July 06. |
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VILLA WILLY V William Rivera Ortega y Márgaret Gonzáles Glez Calle Garayalde 142-F-1, e/Fomento y Progreso Tel. (24) 42-51-10 In a family ambiance, Margaret rents one aircon bedroom with a double bed with a fan and its ensuite bathroom. A well-equiped kitchen — right by the bedroom — is reserved to Margaret's clientèle. Nice enclosed, luminous and shaded patio. 20-25cuc per night for the bedroom and amenities (2 adults max.); breakfasts per person 2,50-3cuc, dinners 5cuc Suggested by Maria Grath from Austria 29.09/29.12.08 |
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