"GIBARA, A GLIMPSE INTO OUR CULTURE" Tour
"GIBARA, A GLIMPSE INTO OUR CULTURE" Tour
Gibara: A Glimpse into Our Culture invites travelers to discover one of Cuba’s most authentic and charming coastal cities, where history, traditions, and everyday life blend seamlessly. Located in the province of Holguín, Gibara offers a unique cultural experience shaped by its maritime heritage, colonial architecture, and strong artistic identity. Walking through Gibara is like stepping into a living museum. The city’s white façades, wide streets, and elegant neoclassical buildings reflect its prosperous past as an important 19th-century port. Historic landmarks, traditional neighborhoods, and scenic viewpoints overlooking the bay reveal how the sea has influenced the city’s development, customs, and way of life for generations.
Culture in Gibara is deeply rooted in community traditions and artistic expression. The city is internationally recognized as the birthplace of the International Festival of Poor Cinema, an event that celebrates creativity, independent filmmaking, and cultural exchange. Throughout the year, music, visual arts, and local festivities animate the streets, offering visitors an intimate connection with Cuban cultural life beyond the usual tourist routes. Gibara’s charm also lies in its people. Warm, welcoming, and proud of their heritage, residents share their customs through daily interactions, local cuisine, and traditional music. Visitors can enjoy authentic flavors, learn about regional history, and experience the relaxed rhythm of life that defines this coastal town.
Gibara: A Glimpse into Our Culture is more than a visit—it is an immersion into Cuba’s identity. Ideal for travelers seeking meaningful cultural encounters, this experience reveals the soul of a city where history is preserved, creativity thrives, and traditions remain alive by the sea.
Tour Itinerary:
- City tour accompanied by a local guide to places of great interest such as: the Los Caneyes viewpoint, the Cuartelón and the Forts, offering unique views of the city and the bay;
- Visit to the Marlin Nautical Center with activities and services for all ages.
- A visit will also be made to the Hilda Torres Bacallao Export Tobacco Factory in Villa Blanca, where high-quality cigars are produced, renowned both domestically and internationally. Brands such as Romeo y Julieta, Partagás, Cohiba, and Montecristo are among their products. The factory is notable for employing a cigar factory reader, a profession declared an intangible cultural heritage of the nation.
- Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, hard tennis or hiking boots or sandals, other protective layers for seasons rain, solar protection and photographic camera.
- It is recommended to bring at least a bottle of water and light meals with sweet and protein.
More Information
- 0.45 hrs.
- 09.00 hrs - 11.00 hrs - 14.00 hrs - 16.00 hrs
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish and English
Options and Availability
Collective Tour
Collective tour with specialized guidePrivate tour
Private tour with specialized guide.Policies and Conditions
- Pick-ups may be delayed by a few minutes depending on the punctuality of the customers.
- This tour operates without a minimum number of passengers. Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours before the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, for reasons of force majeure or adverse weather conditions, Holiplus will offer an alternative tour or fully refund cost of your trip.
- In case of force majeure the reservation may be cancelled or postponed to another date subject to availability.
- Level of complexity: Easy.
- Once the reservation is made you will receive in your email address the voucher with the information you have chosen. If you can, print the voucher to present it to your tour guide.
- Pick-ups may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and the punctuality of the clients. The client must inform the sales office to avoid any inconvenience.
Cancellation and No Show Policy:
- In case of cancellation up to 96 hours before the start of the excursion, no penalty will be applied to the price of the tour.
- Regarding cancellations made between 72 and 24 hours before the departure time of the excursion, a penalty of 50% of the excursion fare will be applied.
- Cancellations reported within 24 hours before the departure time and No-Show (no presentation at departure time), a penalty of 100% of the excursion fare will be applied.
- Booking fees and credit card surcharges cannot be refunded in case of cancellation.
