Puerto Padre, Cuba

Q: What are the best places to see in Puerto Padre, Cuba?

A tour of Puerto Padre should begin with a leisurely stroll through the streets of its perfectly preserved historic centre . Begin your visit to the city by following the path of Avenida Libertad ( Liberty Avenue ), a palm-lined avenue that crosses the entire urban centre and ends at the boardwalk . On this avenue, you can also see several sculptures , such as one dedicated to Don Quixote . To delve into the history of the town, go to the Fuerte de La Loma ( Fort of La Loma ), an admirable fortress built by the Spaniards during the 19th century to defend the city. This castle today houses an interesting museum of weapons and documents of the time, and also offers spectacular views of the ocean and the historic centre that you can see from the top. Nor should you miss the Museo Municipal Fernando García Grave de Peralta ( Municipal Museum ), located in a beautiful eclectic style building. This museum is worth a visit, not only for its beautiful setting but also for its interesting rooms of archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts and its temporary exhibition hall.

Q: What are the best plans to make in Puerto Padre?

The best things to do in Puerto Padre take place in its paradisiacal and solitary beaches . Kilometres upon kilometres of fine white sand, uncrowded beaches, and an immense blue sea that invites you to swim and enjoy a multitude of activities and water sports . The beaches stand out: La Boca , 10 km from the urban center of Puerto Padre , La Herradura , La Llanita and Punta de Tomate stand out. All of them have excellent conditions for windsurfing , snorkelling , diving and kayaking ; activities that will give an exciting note to your vacation on the island and that you can not miss. In addition, you can hire a tour in which, on the same day, you will have the opportunity to visit all these beaches aboard a small boat with a local guide , who will make intermediate stops at the best places for swimming.

Q: How to get to Puerto Padre?

Puerto Padre is found in the province of Las Tunas , three hours by car from Santiago de Cuba and two hours from Holguín , making it a convenient excursion to do if you wish to make a trip to one of these two jewels of Cuban east. The best way to arrive in Puerto Padre is to fly to the international airports of Santiago de Cuba or Holguín and previously contract one of our private transfers : we are in charge of getting you in a comfortable vehicle until you arrive here so that you can come to enjoy the enchanting locality and its unequalled beaches.

Q: What are the living accommodations in Puerto Padre?

The best way to spend the night in Puerto Padre is to spend it in some of its paradisiacal and nearby beaches: La Llanita , La Boca , La Herradura y Punta de Tomate . Here the hotel chains haven’t dared to modify the terrain of the privileged environment, that remains virgin and unaltered, for which the best options for guests are found in the Casas particulares ( particular houses ). By living in them you will know Cuba through the eyes of the locals and you will enjoy good treatment while at the same time you will get to know these paradisiacal beaches of the eastern part of the island.

Q: Are there trips organized to Cuba with Puerto Padre?

Fill out our form so that you can allow us to organize your ideal trip to Cuba if you want us to be able to include the Cuban east and of course the enchanting Puerto Padre and its magnificent waters. Without a doubt, your journey to this hidden treasure that is Puerto Padre will surprise and show you an enchanting side of the island, still marvellously unexplored, that abounds in culture and virgin beaches .

Discover Puerto Padre, a coastal city where the colour blue is the protagonist and where pure tranquillity breaths

Puerto Padre, Cuba
© Las Tunas Travel

Puerto Padre (Father Port) is a maritime town located in the north of the eastern part of the island of Cuba, in the province of Las Tunas. It is known by the nickname "La Villa Azul de los Molinos" (The Blue Village of Mills) because of the large number of mills and the vivid blue tones that the sky and the sea give it.

Puerto Padre
© Sol de Cuba

Puerto Padre has great historical importance since it was here where in 1492 Christopher Columbus first disembarked, who, on the voyage that would lead him to discover the New World, ended up spending his first night in America between the beaches of Punta Tomate and La Herradura.

In this town, you will find most of the beaches of Las Tunas, with some of the most beautiful in the province such as La Llanita, Playa la Herradura, Playa La Boca and Punta de Tomate, four almost unexplored paradises that you should not miss the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing dip and perform exciting water activities.

Come to Puerto Padre and discover the tranquillity of eastern Cuba by strolling through its historic streets, admiring the sea from its boardwalk or relaxing on its pristine beaches.

Index:

What are the best places to see in Puerto Padre, Cuba?
What are the best plans to make?
When is the best time to go?
How to get to Puerto Padre?
What are the living accommodations?
Are there trips organized to Cuba with Puerto Padre?

What are the best places to see in Puerto Padre, Cuba?

Sculpture to Don Quixote, Puerto Padre
© Sol de Cuba

A tour of Puerto Padre should begin with a leisurely stroll through the streets of its perfectly preserved historic centre. Begin your visit to the city by following the path of Avenida Libertad (Liberty Avenue), a palm-lined avenue that crosses the entire urban centre and ends at the boardwalk. On this avenue, you can also see several sculptures, such as one dedicated to Don Quixote.

To delve into the history of the town, go to the Fuerte de La Loma (Fort of La Loma), an admirable fortress built by the Spaniards during the 19th century to defend the city. This castle today houses an interesting museum of weapons and documents of the time, and also offers spectacular views of the ocean and the historic centre that you can see from the top.

Nor should you miss the Museo Municipal Fernando García Grave de Peralta (Municipal Museum), located in a beautiful eclectic style building. This museum is worth a visit, not only for its beautiful setting but also for its interesting rooms of archaeology, history, natural sciences, decorative arts and its temporary exhibition hall.

What are the best plans to make in Puerto Padre?

The best things to do in Puerto Padre take place in its paradisiacal and solitary beaches. Kilometres upon kilometres of fine white sand, uncrowded beaches, and an immense blue sea that invites you to swim and enjoy a multitude of activities and water sports.

The beaches stand out: La Boca, 10 km from the urban center of Puerto Padre, La Herradura, La Llanita and Punta de Tomate stand out. All of them have excellent conditions for windsurfing, snorkelling, diving and kayaking; activities that will give an exciting note to your vacation on the island and that you can not miss.

In addition, you can hire a tour in which, on the same day, you will have the opportunity to visit all these beaches aboard a small boat with a local guide, who will make intermediate stops at the best places for swimming.

When is the best time to go to Puerto Padre, Cuba?

It is worth it to wait until the months of the dry season in Cuba, that is to say, from November to May, in order to visit this beautiful locality and its paradisiacal beaches. The gentle and dry climate of these months will guarantee you the perfect weather that you need in order to enjoy the multiple activities that you can do in its waters.

How to get to Puerto Padre?

Puerto Padre is found in the province of Las Tunas, three hours by car from Santiago de Cuba and two hours from Holguín, making it a convenient excursion to do if you wish to make a trip to one of these two jewels of Cuban east.

The best way to arrive in Puerto Padre is to fly to the international airports of Santiago de Cuba or Holguín and previously contract one of our private transfers: we are in charge of getting you in a comfortable vehicle until you arrive here so that you can come to enjoy the enchanting locality and its unequalled beaches.

What are the living accommodations in Puerto Padre?

The best way to spend the night in Puerto Padre is to spend it in some of its paradisiacal and nearby beaches: La Llanita, La Boca, La Herradura y Punta de Tomate.

Here the hotel chains haven’t dared to modify the terrain of the privileged environment, that remains virgin and unaltered, for which the best options for guests are found in the Casas particulares (particular houses). By living in them you will know Cuba through the eyes of the locals and you will enjoy good treatment while at the same time you will get to know these paradisiacal beaches of the eastern part of the island.

Are there trips organized to Cuba with Puerto Padre?

Fill out our form so that you can allow us to organize your ideal trip to Cuba if you want us to be able to include the Cuban east and of course the enchanting Puerto Padre and its magnificent waters.

Without a doubt, your journey to this hidden treasure that is Puerto Padre will surprise and show you an enchanting side of the island, still marvellously unexplored, that abounds in culture and virgin beaches.

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