Bavaro
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Caribbean
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Cuba
- Jibacoa
Jibacoa Holidays
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Unlike Cuba's party hubs, holidays in Jibacoa are lazy and beachy – with crystal-clear water and palm trees to boot.
Away from it all
Drive an hour east of Havana, and you'll stumble on the small fishing village of Jibacoa. There's a tiny strip of hotels and beach bars, but really the place's all about the shoreline. It's powder-soft beneath the feet and lined with coconut palms – basically the definition of Caribbean bliss.
Glorious gardens
Gardens are in the name of the Jardines de Hershey – visit for an afternoon of literally stopping to smell the roses. A half-hour drive east, Puente de Bacunayagua bridge is the highest in Cuba and an epic spot for selfies. Oh, and the bar there serves piña coladas.
Aqua activities
The water off Jibacoa's beach is calm and clear, so wade right in with your snorkel. You don't have to paddle far to get to the coral reef – sea turtles and rays are some of the biggest hits here. Sign up with a local dive shop to swim over fascinating shipwrecks.
At a glance
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Spend an afternoon exploring the Hershey gardens
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Relax on the beach at Playa Arroyo Bermejo
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Take in the views from Bacunayagua bridge
