Playa de Morales

Top choice in Holguín Province


One day in the not-too-distant future (after it's been Cancun-ized), we'll all wax nostalgic about this precious strip of sand situated 13km east of Banes along the paved continuation of Tráfico. For the time being, enjoy whiling away an afternoon in this fishing village, dining with locals and watching the men mend their nets. A few kilometers to the north is the even quieter Playa Puerto Rico.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Holguín Province attractions

1. Steam Locomotive 964

6.79 MILES

Railway enthusiasts shouldn't miss this old steamer built at the HK Porter Locomotive Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1888, now on display 400m east…

2. Museo Indocubano Bani

7.04 MILES

This museum's small but rich collection of indigenous artifacts is one of the best on the island. Don't miss the tiny golden fertility idol unearthed near…

4. Museo Chorro de Maita

17.18 MILES

This archaeological-site-based museum protects the remains of an excavated indigenous village and cemetery, including the well-preserved remains of 62…

5. Aldea Taína

17.19 MILES

The reconstructed Aldea Taína features life-size models of traditional dwellings and inhabitants in a replicated indigenous village with limited…

6. Farallones de Seboruco

19.76 MILES

Speleologists may want to ask about trips to these ghostly caves, designated a national monument, which contain aboriginal cave paintings.

7. Bioparque Rocazul

21.58 MILES

Located just off the link road that joins Playa Turquesa with the other Pesquero resorts, this protected park in Parque Natural Cristóbal Colón offers the…

8. Salto del Guayabo

23.9 MILES

At just over 100m in height, Guayabo (15km from the Villa Pinares del Mayarí) is considered the highest waterfall in Cuba. There's a spectacular overlook,…