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Holguín

Holguín is the capital city of Holguín Province in eastern Cuba. Located in a valley along the Miel River and surrounded by gentle hills, it is the province’s largest urban center and a regional administrative and commercial hub. The city has a long history dating to the colonial era and preserves streets and buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries alongside modern neighborhoods. Holguín is commonly known as the City of Parks for its numerous green spaces and plazas that play a central role in local life.

The city serves as a gateway to Holguín Province’s tourist assets, including coastal resorts and beaches such

Culturally, Holguín hosts museums, theaters, and markets, and is known for its lively public spaces such as

as
Guardalavaca
and
Esmeralda,
as
well
as
inland
natural
areas.
Holguín
International
Airport
(HOG)
connects
the
city
with
national
and
international
destinations,
and
road
links
provide
access
to
other
Cuban
cities.
The
economy
is
anchored
in
services,
trade,
public
administration,
and
tourism,
with
the
surrounding
province
offering
agricultural
activity
and
eco-tourism.
the
main
square
and
Loma
de
la
Cruz,
a
hill
crowned
by
a
cross
that
offers
sweeping
views
of
the
city.
The
region
emphasizes
cultural
events,
music,
and
traditional
crafts
as
part
of
daily
life.