Holguin Province is Cuba's fourth largest. The mountains of the region are home to deposits of nickel and cobalt which have been, and still are being, extensively mined. These industries play an important role in the productivity and wealth of the area, the main nickel mines and processing plants are situated around the town of Moa on the north coast, east of the city of Holguin.
Sugar plantations and citrus orchards also play a prominent role in the local economy, and the fishing industry, although small, complements the province's impressive role as a key producer in the Cuban economy.
The north coast has been a substantial amount of development over the last 10 to 15 years and the beaches of Playa Guardalavaca are now firmly established with foreign tour operators.
Holguin City
This city, 760km/495 miles southeast of Havana, is busy and not particularly attractive. But if you pass through, look in on the main square for its Art-Deco theatre, art gallery, and eclectic display of historical exhibits inside the Museo Provincial. The fine Carlos de la Torre Natural History Museum, just south of the square on Calle Maceo, in another colonial mansion, has a large collection of indigenous snail shells in dazzling colours.
To the west of Holguin is a vantage point, Loma de la Cruz, which offers wonderful views over the city and across the province.
The elegant and luxurious Paradisus Río de Oro All Inclusive Resort is located right alongside Playa Esmeralda beach, in the privileged and exotic natural setting of Natural Park of Bahía Naranjo, 5 km from Guardalavaca in the province of Holguin in the north-east of Cuba. Paradisus Río de Oro is an adult only (18 and over) resort. Among its large array of water sports you’ll find scuba diving, which is included in price. For adults only (guests aged 18 and over)
Located on beautiful Playa Pesquero beach, Blau Costa Verde offers great all-inclusive value.
Blau Costa Verde Beach Resort is located in the Holguín province of Cuba, where Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World. He is believed to have called it "the most beautiful country human eyes had ever seen"
With a comprehensive array of all inclusive facilities at a very reasonable price, this resort makes an ideal base from which to explore the area or to simply relax and enjoy its many comforts.
A Paradise Resort between mountain and sea, located on Pesquero beach.
This hotel has recently been awarded for conservation and enviromental protection.
Conceived as a Natural Reserve, Cayo Saetía is kept as a wilderness area, little trodden upon by men. This status has protected its original flora and fauna up to this date, becoming in an enticing paradise for visitors because of its virgin beaches and its exotic flora and fauna
A friendly resort positioned just a few steps from the beautiful Guardalavaca beach, this hotel offers very good value with a wide range of different room types and recreational activities for the whole family.
Hotel Pinares de Mayarí, situated in La Mensura National Park, consists of 28 rustic cottages and log cabins with basic but comfortable rooms. Other facilities of Hotel Pinares de Mayarí include a bar-restaurant, a nice swimming pool, gym, tennis courts and mountain bike rental. The natural surroundings of the hotel with its enormous variety of (endemic) flora and fauna make this hotel a perfect choice for people who enjoy nature and outdoor activities.
