Caverna de Panaderos, Gibara
Swing by the Caverna de Panaderos in Gibara, galleries housing some of the best-kept secrets in Cuba
The Caverna de Panaderos located in the city centre of Gibara, a city belonging to the Cuban province of Holguín, is one of the main archaeological finds in the area. This cave of 19 galleries was discovered in the 19th century and it was examined completely. In the second half of the 20th century its age of around 90 millions years was calculated, that is, the Mesozoic era.
In spite of documents calling the cave Cueva del Silencio (Cave of Silence), the name of “Los Panaderos” (“The Bakers”) was given to it by the explorer group led by Luis Pérez that started to visit it and mark every explored corner with this name.
The place is astonishing as well as imposing, the cave formations have particular figures that make them look like the famous Casper ghost as well as a mammoth. Apart from the stalactites and stalagmites, the galleries go down 32 metres till the sea level where the underground rivers end. In this ecosystem you can find local species, like bats, pseudoscorpions, crickets and maritime fauna.
A great option for hiking lovers is an eco-cave-archaeological Caverna de los Panaderos route in the area of Polja del Cementerio finishing in these caverns. A unique opportunity to enjoy the flora and fauna of the area whilst having a nice walk.
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Location:
At the end of Calle Independencia, Gibara
Entrance fee:
Free (guide recommended)
Interactive map:
Holguín
City of Holguín
What to see:
- Holguín Cathedral
- Parque Peralta
- Parque Calixto García
- Biblioteca Álex Urquiola
- Parque Céspedes
- Iglesia de San José
- Plaza de la Marqueta
- Plaza de la Revolución Calixto García
- La Loma de la Cruz
- Fábrica de Órganos
- Mirador de Mayabe
Museums:
Gíbara
What to see:
Museums:
- Museo de Historia Natural
- Museo de Historia Municipal
- Museo de Artes Decorativas
- Galería Cosme Proenza
Beaches:
Banes
What to see:
- Guardalavaca
- Parque Natural Cristóbal Colón
- Sitio Histórico de Birán
- Acuario de Cayo Naranjo
- Bioparque Rocazul
- Parque Nacional Monumento Bariay
- Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
- Locomotora a vapor 964
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