Cuba🇨🇺 | festivalsRomerías de MayoLoma de la Cruz climb, trova, peña nights, May week | things to do and best time to go

The best area for backpackers is the central colonial grid of Holguín around Parque Calixto García and Parque Céspedes. Casas particulares here are plentiful and run by families who know the festival program. You can walk to the plazas, the Casa de la Trova and the evening concerts, so you skip late-night taxi hassles and the streets stay lively and well lit.The blocks along Calle Libertad and Calle Maceo are the social heart. Solo travelers meet others at breakfast tables, on rooftop terraces and at the open-air stages that appear during the week. Hosts often arrange shared taxis to the hill … read more 👉

The best area for backpackers is the central colonial grid of Holguín around Parque Calixto García and Parque Céspedes. Casas particulares here are plentiful and run by families who know the festival program. You can walk to the plazas, the Casa de la Trova and the evening concerts, so you skip late-night taxi hassles and the streets stay lively and well lit.The blocks along Calle Libertad and Calle Maceo are the social heart. Solo travelers meet others at breakfast tables, on rooftop terraces and at the open-air stages that appear during the week. Hosts often arrange shared taxis to the hill and onward trips to Gibara or the beaches.The quieter streets near Plaza San José, a few minutes’ walk from the center, suit lighter sleepers. They keep you close to the parade routes without the loudest sound systems.The neighborhood at the foot of Loma de la Cruz is handy for the pilgrimage, though it has fewer rooms and less nightlife. For safety, stay central and keep valuables locked in your room.