Holguín, 743 km east of Havana, has cultural traditions that make it a distinguished and aristocratic lady, given its Hispanic roots, since it was founded as a hato in 1545 and owes its name to its founder, the Hispanic captain Francisco García Holguín.

   The city offers a wide range of tourist attractions, rich in history and culture to provide visitors with a pleasant stay, both for its landscapes and its hotel capacities and infrastructure for recreation.

   The city is among the most preserved in terms of public ornament and cleanliness of its streets, some wide others narrower, especially in the part of the historical helmet, where the Plaza de la Marqueta is located.

   To look at the city of Holguin constitutes an adventure for those who approach the eastern city, possessor of ancestral architectonic traditions, mixed with modern culture and natural wealth.

   It is not enough to walk through the main arteries of the former village of San Isidoro or rest in any of the more than 100 city parks that make up its system of squares, it is necessary to climb to the top to enjoy the geography of the populous settlement.

   The Loma de la Cruz, which has become a cultural symbol of the city, is a must-see for those who wish to unveil the mysteries of the unique valley between the Jigüe and Marañón rivers.

   At the top of the mountain, which rises more than 200 meters above sea level, there is a restaurant that offers tired walkers a variety of Cuban food and drinks.

   At the other end of the city, there is another viewpoint, Mayabe, located on the outskirts of the city and offering a different view. Located on top of a hill, this natural balcony breathes the fresh air of the Cuban countryside and the chirping and colorful sound of birds, revealing the permanence of native fauna in the area.. (ACN)

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