Gibara, Colonial port city in Holguín Province, Cuba
The coastal settlement spans across 630 square kilometers of northeastern Cuba, featuring colonial architecture and a natural harbor at 45 meters elevation.
Founded in 1817 as a sugar trading port, Gibara developed into a fortified maritime center with defensive structures still present along its coastline.
The International Cinema Festival, established in 2003, transforms the town each April with film screenings, artistic performances, and community gatherings.
Local restaurants near Parque Calixto García serve fresh seafood including lobster, crab, and red snapper caught daily by the fishing community.
The town contains one of only three Statues of Liberty in Cuba, carved from Carrara marble with the face of local resident Aurora Desdín.
Location: Holguín Province
Inception: 1817
Elevation above the sea: 45 m
GPS coordinates: 21.10722,-76.13667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:41
Cuban landscapes combine colonial buildings in Havana, beaches in Varadero, and tobacco fields in Valle de Viñales. The capital displays historic structures like the Capitol, Gran Teatro, and Morro fortress. The coastal regions present white sand beaches and clear waters.
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