Why go
- Municipality in Cuba.
- Known for Playa Esmeralda.
- Served by Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU).
History
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
Where to stay
VPMV+9G7, Holguín, Cuba · indicuba.com
23 Peralejo, Holguín, Cuba · refugiodereyes.com
Luz Caballero #21 e/ Cervantes y Fomento, Holguín, Cuba · expedia.com
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75 Frexes, Holguín, Cuba
Maceo 250 entre Cables y, Ángel Guerra, Holguín, Cuba
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VPQV+JG2, Cervantes, Holguín, Cuba
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Cervantes 16 e/ Ave Cajigal y, Colón, Holguín, Cuba
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VPPR+46R, Mártires, Holguín, Cuba
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3er piso, 148A Morales Lemus, Holguín 80100, Cuba
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Indoor
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Indoor
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Avenida Jorge Dimitrov esq. 9na, Holguín, Cuba
Restaurants & places to go
Cuban, International, Restaurant · Ven Holguín es un lugar especial que abre sus servicios de restaurant, hospedaje y una atractiva parrillada en las alturas… · ven-holguin.tleadsbolt.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cafetería de Nana y Jose, negocio Familiar, confección de Combos de Alimentos pagados en el exterior y entregados en la Ciudad de Holguín… · combitoshlg.com
Regional, Chicken, International, Cubana, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Avenida de los Libertadores, Holguín, 80100 · tormenudigital.com
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Burger, Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · SN Martires, Holguín · tormenudigital.com
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · Mártires · 1910restaurantebar.com
Sandwich, Pizza, Espaguetis, Cerveza, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 · 4 Primera, Holguín · tormenudigital.com
Cubana, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Holguín, 80100 · tormenudigital.com
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 91 Aricochea, 80100 · tormenudigital.com
Burger, Ice Cream, Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 09:00-12:00,13:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · facebook.com
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:00 · 178 Miró
Italian Pizza, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 148 Aguilera, 80100
Korean, Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:15,13:30-24:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed Features: takeaway
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Tu 17:00-23:00 · 94 Libertad
Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · Máximo Gómez
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · Avenida Jorge Dimitrov
Steak House, Barbecue, Italian, Seafood, Pasta, Fish, Chicken, Fine Dining, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Libertad
Friture, Pizza, Burger, Donut, Sausage, Sandwich, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-23:00 · Avenida Mariana de La…
Chicken, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-10:00 · Carretera Gibara
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · Máximo Gómez
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00 · Frexes, Holguin, 80100
Barbecue, Steak House, Caribbean, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00 · Luz Caballero, 80100
Fish, Pasta, Grill, Chicken, Barbecue, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:55 · Km. 5 Carretera a Mayarí · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · 32 Máximo Gómez, Holguín, 80100
Fast Food · fast food · 40 14 y A, 80100 · facebook.com
Diner, American, International, Italian, Hotdog, Fish And Chips, Fish, Pizza, Chicken, Sausage, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options · Luz Caballero
Pasta, Pizza, Cafe · Pasta/Pizza cafe
Food Court · food court
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Cafetería Urbana · Frexes
Regional, Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-18:00
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizzas, Refrescos, Cervezas.
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-23:00 · 10 Justo Aguilera, 10400
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · Martí
Burger, Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 · Maceo
Breakfast, Friture, Burger, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-17:00 · Luz Caballero, 80100
Italian Pizza, Mexican, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Mexican restaurant
Steak House, Barbecue, Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 190 Frexes
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Barbecue, International, Caribbean, Restaurant · Barbecue/International restaurant · Frexes, 80100
Restaurant · Wikipedia: es:Loma de la Cruz
Cafe · Opening hours: 24/7 · Cepero Bonilla, Holguín, 80100
Fast Food · Venta de Pizzas 🍕 por pedidos Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00 · José Martí
Food Court · food court
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-00:00
181 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Frank Pais International Airport (HOG) 13 km to the centre
Holguin, 11, CU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Air Canada, Air Transat, Condor Flugdienst, Cubana de Aviación…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Montreal, Toronto, Cancun, Frankfurt, Havana… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Air Canada AC (A319) · 2 routes: Montreal, Toronto
- Air Transat TS (330, 737-800) · 2 routes: Montreal, Toronto*
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 2 routes: Frankfurt, Montego Bay
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A320, A58) · 2 routes: Havana, Montreal
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 1 route: Cancun
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (767) · 1 route: Milano
- Thomas Cook Airlines MT (A330-200) · 1 route: Manchester
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Airport (BYM) 66 km to the centre
Bayamo, 12, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU) 71 km to the centre
Las Tunas, 10, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Manatí Agricultural Airfield 83 km to the centre
Manatí, 10, CU
Delicias South Airport 26 km to the centre
11, CU
Lora Airport 35 km to the centre
11, CU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hermanos Ameijeiras Airport (VTU); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HOG has direct flights to 8 destinations on 7 airlines (incl. Montreal, Toronto, Cancun, Frankfurt, Havana…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Holguin (Cuba). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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