Campismo Silla de Gibara

Holguín Province


This campismo (cheap rustic accommodations) sits on sloping ground beneath Gibara's signature saddle-shaped hill. Reached via a rough road between Floro Pérez and Rafael Freyre, it's 35km southeast of Gibara itself and 1.5km off the main road. Come for the views, not the comfort. It's imperative that you book ahead via Campismo Popular in Holguín, as foreigners are sometimes turned away.

There's also a cave you can hike to, 1.5km up the hill, and horseback riding is available.


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