Granma

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Basic Information
Area: 8,327 sq. km
Capital: Bayamo
Population: 819,500

This province takes its name from the yacht, Granma, which landed near its southwestern tip bearing Castro, Che, and their supporters. It limits to the north with Las Tunas and Holguín; to the west with Guacanayabo Gulf, to the south with the Caribbean Sea and to the east with Santiago de Cuba.

The majestic mountains of the Sierra Maestra, main mountain range in Cuba, the intense blue Caribbean Sea and the fertile plains bathed by the Cauto River make of Granma a fan of contrasts. This along with its more than 40 archeological sites, its more than 60 km of explorable caves can caverns and many other aspects of this region made UNESCO declared the Desembarco del Granma National Park a World Cultural Site.

Granma province is known as the cradle of nationality, it holds a rich historical and patrimonial value, evident through traditions as the rides in stage coaches, mainly in Bayamo, the provincial capital.

Among its customs are celebrating the day of the National Culture on October 20, as a way of paying tribute to the first time the hymn was sang in Bayamo.

As to hotels we recommend in Granma Marea del Portillo, as to beaches, you will see the dark colors of its sands. You will discover the enchantments of Cayo Blanco, place with awesome sea bottoms, get into the impressive system of sea terraces or see the natural reserve of El Guafe. The excursions to its mountain ranges are one of the most appealing options.