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Gibara, Cuba

Map of Cuba with Gibara

Gibara is a small seaside town in the North-Eastern part of Cuba. It has some 30 000 inhabitants. The town has a very relaxing atmosphere and the locals are super-friendly and accommodating. There are (fortunately!) no hotels in Gibara and just a handful or two of bed-and-breakfast places, casa particular in Spanish.

Gibara at night

Gibara at night

Fishing boats at dusk

Fishing boats at dusk

Gibara used to be an important port in the colonial era. The tasteful architecture reflects this beautifully. Unfortunately most of the magnificent buildings are almost run down; many don’t even have a roof.

Local guy

Local guy taking it easy...

Cigar rolling

Making cigars is an important industry in Gibara

Pig

This pig will become New Year Eve's dinner

This is the perfect place for a totally stress- and hassle-free “urban” holiday. You can just have a few (or many more!) beers with the locals and enjoy intelligent conversations or maybe go lie on the beach. There are no beach chairs or umbrellas, so make sure to bring your own towels, caps etc.

Carriage drawn by horses

A carriage drawn by a horse is an everyday means of getting around

The easiest way to get to Gibara is to take an (almost certainly illegal) taxi from Holguin. We paid 15 pesos convertibles for a 45 minute ride in a Lada that had seen better days, maybe twenty or so years ago.  

No ceiling

No ceiling

Old and older

Old graffiti and an even older car

Fidel Castro's slogan

Fidel's thoughts can be read on the walls of every Cuban town and city

Mural of Che

... likewise murals of Che Guevera

Statue Camilo Cienfuegos

A statue of the third most important revolutionary, Camilo Cienfuegos

State approved statue

This wood carving sure makes a statement

Gibara beach

Gibara beach

Playing in the ocean

Kids playing in the Caribbean Sea


You can find all our photos and stories on Cuba at Cuba photo series and travel stories.

Gibara town webpage (in Spanish)


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