Playa Pesquero is an all-inclusive resort on the northeastern shore of Cuba, on the Atlantic Ocean. Vacationers typically fly into Holguin and endure the one to one and a half hour bus ride.
The resort was opened by Fidel Castro in 2003 and is considered a 5-star resort (by Cuban standards). The closest town is Guardalavaca, which is centered around several resorts.
The resort is quite large and a considerable amount of walking is necessary. However, there are regular shuttles throughout the resort and even the gardeners are always willing to give customers a ride.
The greatest feature of Playa Pesquero is the snorkeling opportunities right off the beach. There is reef within an easy swimming distance and the area is teeming with tropical fish. Beware the Barracuda! They’re harmless but quite the sight when you’re out in the water.
The front entrance to Playa Pesquero is one of the more beautifully decorated and landscaped of the Cuban resorts.
The theme around the resort celebrates the areas history.
Looking into the main lobby of Playa Perquero. The lobby is quite spacious with plenty of room to relax with protection from the elements. Along with the main checkin area, the lobby houses a 24-hour bar and is connected to the main theatre and night club area.
Taken from the bridge between the two main sections of the resort’s extremely large pool. This path runs directly from the front entrance, through the ‘street mall’ area to the ocean.
A typical roadway within the resort.
The western portion of the pool area is the quiet area. Here, the water is quite shallow and meanders through channels and around islands. The loud activities and swim up bar are almost out of sight and mind from here. Close by is a snack bar and a cold drink is never far away.
The eastern section of the pool, taken from the bridge that goes from the entrance to the beach. The swim up bar is at the back in the centre. After five, the pool bar is closed and the urine of all its daily patrons starts to get filtered out for the next day. Think I’m kidding? Just watch and see how many times people actually leave the water during the day!
Looking west from the bridge to more serene waters.
The western portion of the beach area ends at a channel going inland a short distance. Across the channel is a typical impoverished Cuban village. It would seem that everyone in that village is a cigar salesman. Although not allowed on resort property, the towns folk will hastily cross the shallow, crystal clear water to meet a prospective client if you stray down the beach too far.
Looking east, the white gazebo is home to numerous wedding ceremonies. Beyond this rocky coral outcrop is another lengthy stretch of fine sand beach, shared with other resorts.
