Fun facts about Holguín
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Before Columbus, the Taino people settled in huts made from royal palm in the Holguin area.
Holguín
Cuba
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
From the “History” section
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One of the most famous landmarks of the city is the hill Loma de la Cruz, which can be ascended by climbing its +450 stairs.
Holguín
Cuba
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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Holguín is served by Frank País Airport, which has flights to Havana and several other world destinations.
Holguín
Cuba
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
From the “Infrastructure” section
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The main post-secondary education institution is the University of Holguín 'Oscar Lucero Moya'.
Holguín
Cuba
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
From the “Education” section
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Oscar Hijuelos, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, has parents who were born and raised in Holguín before immigrating to the USA.
Holguín
Cuba
Holguín is a municipality-city in Cuba. It is the fourth largest city in Cuba, after Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Camagüey.
From the “Notable people” section
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