Holguin

At this destination you can enjoy beach related activities like diving and swimming with dolphins and also visit the capital of the province and Gibara, know aspects of the native origin in Banes, get deep in some of its old forests and discover the charms of the Naranjo Bay parks, the natural exhuberance of Cayo Saetía or practice trekking in Pinares de Mayari.

There are many places that have a great historical, cultural, and anthropologic, tourist and landscape interest in the region. All of them gave such an impression in Christopher Columbus that at his arrival to Cuban shores he said "…this is the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen".

In over 25 miles (40 kilometers), the northern coastline of Holguín has 41 beaches. Guardalavaca and Esmeralda are the most popular beaches among foreign tourists. Pesquero Beach has scores of fascinating natural sites, both under and above water; Don Lino Beach combines open areas, architecture and the natural surroundings; and Blanca Beach is very close to Cayo Bariay, where Admiral Christopher Columbus first set foot on Cuban soil, during his first voyage to the New World. Cayo Saetía is northeast of Holguín. This natural spot has 12 virgin beaches.