Guardalavaca

Guardalavaca is a beach resort town along turquoise waters with white sand in Holguín Province. A protective coral reef creates natural swimming areas and rocky sections that shelter fish and other marine life.

The archaeological site El Chorro de Maíta was discovered in 1986 and revealed ancient indigenous settlements and burial grounds. These findings established the region as Cuba's primary center for understanding pre-European indigenous life.

The Aldea Taina village displays daily scenes of indigenous life through reconstructed houses where artisans demonstrate traditional crafts and skills. Visitors can observe how people organized their daily routines and created objects from natural materials found nearby.

Several resorts line the beach and offer direct water access with full guest amenities for international visitors. The gently sloping shoreline makes it easy to enter the water safely, and rocky areas near the reef provide natural shade.

The Eagle Ray diving center operates from local beaches and offers access to multiple dive sites featuring underwater caves and coral walls. Divers regularly encounter large fish species and sea turtles in these protected underwater environments.

Location: Banes

Location: Holguín Province

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

GPS coordinates: 21.12500,-75.82889

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04