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Visiting Holguin, Cuba


Set in rugged, mountainous territory in the east, Cuba's fourth largest city is known as the City of Parks. Columbus called the area "the most beautiful land eyes have ever seen" and much of the surrounding area hasn't changed. Officially called San Isidro de Holguin, the city's elegant plazas, scatter of colonial buildings and few museums make for a pleasant daytrip. More wonders lie offshore. Swim with dolphins in Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park. Dive to sites off Playa Esmeralda and... more » Set in rugged, mountainous territory in the east, Cuba's fourth largest city is known as the City of Parks. Columbus called the area "the most beautiful land eyes have ever seen" and much of the surrounding area hasn't changed. Officially called San Isidro de Holguin, the city's elegant plazas, scatter of colonial buildings and few museums make for a pleasant daytrip. More wonders lie offshore. Swim with dolphins in Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park. Dive to sites off Playa Esmeralda and Guardalavaca. « less

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Hotel Playa Pesquero

5 of 5 stars
hertfordshire
Dec 4, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Well, I'm just glad that (finally) there are some sensible reviews on here! We stayed between 17th Nov and 2nd Dec and, yes it's fair to say some of the previous reviews did make me a little...more

Hotel Playa Pesquero

Dec 3, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

I went to Playa Pesquero on the 16th November 2009 for two weeks along with18 family and friends for my wedding. I can’t believe what some people have said about this hotel, all i can say is they...more

Hotel Playa Pesquero

Dec 3, 2009
0/4 found this review helpful

John Ann and Paul Dosanjh from Worksop Notts. We have spent 7 days from 23rd to 30th Nov 09. The quality of the food is definetly not 5 star even in the a la carte restaurants.We reccomend the...more

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