Featured Destination: CUBA › HOLGUIN
Holguin offers the adventurous traveller both the beauty of nature and a living, vibrant culture that draws those who fall in love, back again and again.
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Hotels/Resorts in Holguin:
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Cayo Coco Cuba – Located in the eastern part of the country, Holguin is a place of virgin land, 60 km of fine sand and a quiet and beautiful sea. Guardalavaca is one the area’s most famous beaches, offering visitor’s amazing coral reefs, soaring cliffs and lush vegetation. Among Holguin’s other attractions, there are 34 rivers and six waterfalls, including Guayabo, the largest in the country, as well as 19 historical and cultural sites and much more. The most famous of Holguin’s cultural attractions is the ‘Loma de la Cruz’ or Hill of the Cross, which features a 450-step stairway that is replete with legends and site of an annual pilgrimage.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
» Flying Time from Toronto: Approximately 31/2 to 4 hours.
» Languages: Spanish
» Currency: Cuban Pesos. (more details)
» Credit Cards: Visa & MasterCard are accepted if drawn on Canadian banks. Regrettably American Express credit cards & traveller's cheques are not accepted.
» Electricity: 110V or 220V (converters required) depending on hotel.
» Documents: Valid passport & Tourist Card mandatory for all nationalities (check with your travel agent).
Air only passengers should contact The Cuban Consulate at (416) 234-8181 prior to booking flights to Cuba. Certain restrictions apply.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
The Cuba Tourist Board
55 Queen St. E., Suite 705,
Toronto, ON M5C 1R6
Phone: (416) 362-0700
NOTE: Some hotels may require a credit card imprint upon check-in for any incidental charges. Hotel check-in is typically between 3pm and 4pm – it is a good idea to pack essential items in your carry-on luggage (i.e. bathing suit, suntan lotion, medications, etc.), so you do not miss any valuable vacation time. |
