About Playa Giron Cuba
Playa Giron or Giron beach is a white sand beach and village on the east bank of the Bahia de Cochinos or Bay of Pigs. This previously unknown sleepy village shot to notoriety in 1961 because of the failed Bay of Pigs Invasion. Today life at Playa Giron is laid back, with little recollection of the ill-fated battle that took place. However, a museum was erected to remember Cuba’s fallen heroes and is extremely popular with both United States and international citizens who can remember the news reports and battle first-hand.
Beyond the infamy of the battle site, Playa Giron is a beautiful beach resort offering numerous nautical activities such as; diving, snorkeling and catamaran sailing. The laid back Giron village is one of Cuba’s most authentic little towns. The townsfolk have been at the center of attention since 1961, whether in the news or receiving visitors, the people of Giron are both hospitable and helpful.
Since the liberation of Cuba’s self employment sector in 2012 there have been a number of excellent paladar restaurants opening in the area. It makes Playa Giron either a nice place to stopover for lunch on the beach or a place to stay without a hotel meal plan. Quite literally, the restaurant options available here since early 2013 mean that you could eat-out each night, and at a different paladar, without too much problem. Eating freshly caught lobster or a Cuban Shrimp Enchilada is as easy as sitting down at one of the amazing beach front private restaurants and perusing the menu.
Staying at Playa Giron also got much easier. Now with over 20 Casa Particulares in Playa Giron, many right on the beach, finding an authentic place to stay is extremely easy. Or, why not check out our selection of all Hotels in the Playa Giron area.
We hope that you decide to visit Playa Giron this year!
Hotel Playa Giron Cuba
Hotel Playa Giron is located right on the oceanfront, guaranteeing its guests the most prime beach resort location. Due to its unique location, Hotel Playa Giron is an ideal spot for snorkeling, diving or those who enjoy the beach and pristine white sands of Cuba.
Situated in the Zapata peninsula just 2 hours from Varadero, the hotel Playa Giron is a popular destination for divers, with crystal clear waters and colorful coral reefs along with several explored shipwrecks.
The Hotel Cubanacan Playa Giron hotel consists of separate single storey chalets which provide a comfortable place for guests to relax and unwind. The bars & restaurants at the Hotel Playa Giron offer all-inclusive food & drink with ample fresh fish & meat. Guests can also eat & drink for free at Caleta Buena, a short bus ride away, which provides fabulous snorkeling & diving areas.
The Hotel Playa Giron complex provides good evening entertainment, delivered with enthusiasm & a big smile by the dedicated staff. The daytime activities are generally based around water sports with sea-cycles available, while equipment for diving & snorkeling can be inexpensively hired. There is also is plenty to do nearby, including the Bay of Pigs museum & the ruins of a military installation.
When you click “check availability at Playa Giron Hotel” you will be comparing rates and availability from all three possible sources:
- All major international suppliers of Hotel Playa Giron Matanzas
- The Cuban tourism ministry
- Direct with Hotel Playa Giron itself
Our booking process is unique because it shows the best rate from all of these for Playa Giron hotel in Matanzas and the types of rooms available. Our Playa Giron Matanzas rate comparison is an industry first for Cuban Hotels.
Once you’ve compared the rates, finalizing the booking at Playa Giron Hotel takes just seconds and an immediate confirmation is provided in real-time.
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Car Rental Playa Giron Cuba | Car Hire Playa Giron Cuba
Take control of your trip to Cuba and visit Playa Giron in Matanzas with your own Cuban rent a car. We have some incredible Playa Giron Car rental offers, right from economic cars to the latest 7 seat family minivan models. We also offer luxury cars to visit Playa Giron Cuba, especially for those searching for a classy drive. Booking your Cuba Car Hire in advance is crucial to your trip and, by checking our rates and availability you’ll be able to find the car to suit your budget and ensure it is ready and waiting on the exact day and time you choose.
Book your car in Playa Giron with Havanautos, CubaCAR, REX or Via Rent a Car now to avoid setbacks or unnecessary unplanned costs while you’re in Cuba.
Our exclusive Cuba-One-Way® program also caters for those of you who wish to collect your Cuban rent a car in say Playa Giron and return it in another city, ensuring that your exact itinerary starting from Playa Giron is organized in advance.
If you’d prefer a “one-price” offer, we have our FlexiDrive® Road Trip program. It includes both a rental car and hotel voucher to visit any hotel across Cuba within the program, drive at your own pace, without making forward bookings of more than 24 hours in advance and ensuring absolute freedom to discover our beautiful country. The FlexiDrive® package is available from 7 to 30 days, you decide the duration!
Flights to Cuba | Havana Flights
Are you looking for cheap flights to Cuba? Immediate confirmation of your flight to visit Playa Giron Cuba is just 2 clicks away. We also offer a price comparison of all available airlines to Cuba and Playa Giron to allow you to get the best flight deals to Cuba right now. Our Cuba flight checker is free and can help you plan your vacation budget.
Once you have booked your flight to Playa Giron Cuba, you can conveniently book your hotel, car rental or any other service on this one website, we are also available on our chat system should you need any personal help with your travel to Cuba or to coordinate your whole trip to Playa Giron. We also offer VIP arrival services, airport transfers and much more, just ask us on our chat system and well coordinate your whole trip for you!
Playa Giron Viazul Bus Service Cuba | Prices Offices Timetables
Viazul Cuba Bus Service is the perfect option to visit Playa Giron. For those of you who don’t wish to Rent a Car in Cuba to visit Playa Giron the Viazul bus service will take you across Cuba and to just a short distance from Playa Giron in comfort. Once at Cienfuegos, a taxi to Playa Giron will cost just 20 CUC. Buses are new air-conditioned models with onboard WC, central TV and lower suitcase compartment. Unless you intend to take the bus the moment you arrive, in most cases there is no need to book in advance as extra buses are added to routes when a particular route becomes overbooked. Simply visit the offices listed below, buy your ticket and travel either that day or any day in the future. The Viazul ticketing service is quick and efficient so usually you can collect a ticket in minutes. Departure times are clearly shown outside each booth.
There is another bus service called Astro bus which visits Cienfuegos near Playa Giron, however although cheaper because it’s charged in Cuban pesos (approx 24 pesos to 1$), the buses are less comfortable and are used by Cubans so they tend to be full on most journeys.
It’s worth noting that if the Viazul bus service does not take you to your exact location, there are a plethora of Cuban peso and normal CUC taxis waiting at the bus stations to take you to your final destination in Playa Giron. For example:
Viazul Cienfuegos Station
Viazul Cienfuegos : Calle 47 s/n e/ 56 y 58 – Viazul Phone 53 (043) 515720, 518114 ext. 110
Main Viazul Routes
Habana – Guantanamo
Trinidad – Varadero
Varadero – Trinidad
Viñales – Trinidad
Santiago de Cuba – Varadero
Santiago de Cuba – Trinidad
Santiago de Cuba – Habana
Varadero – Santiago de Cuba
Trinidad – Santiago de Cuba
Stopover cities at which Viazul passengers can disembark or embark
Varadero, Cárdenas, Santa Clara, Placetas, Cabaiguan, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Avila, Camagüey, Las Tunas, Holguín, Bayamo, Santiago de Cuba, Colón
Playa Giron Casa Particular | Playa Giron Private Home
A Casa Particular in Playa Giron or home stay in Playa Giron City Center or just outside Playa Giron will ensure you experience both the wonders of Playa Giron’s amazing culture, immersed in one-on-one contact with your Cuban hosts while visiting the mythical Bay of Pigs Museum, Playa Larga or the Cienaga de Zapata national park. Learn about Playa Giron’s rich history, together with true Cuban hospitality. The owners of your casa particular in Playa Giron speak fluent English and have a profound knowledge of the city and its many sights. Any questions you wish to ask will be answered instantly by the Cuban family you are staying with. Some of our casa particulares also offer meals and drinks, meaning you’ll get to try some authentic Cuban food also.
Click Here to see list of Casa Particulares in Playa Giron which can be reserved online through us.
Playa Giron Cell Phone Cubacel | Mobile Phone use Cuba
Playa Giron Cuba Mobile phone network coverage is very good these days. Some areas of Playa Giron may offer limited coverage but overall it’s good. Unless you use a US mobile operator it’s more than likely that you will be able to use roaming in Playa Giron but this can be expensive. Staying connected in Cuba at a better rate will mean obtaining a Cuba SIM Card throughout your stay. Using cell phones in Cuba and Playa Giron is then much like anywhere else in the world where you can purchase Cubacel prepaid SIM card and use this anywhere in Cuba. You can purchase these prepaid Cuba SIM cards at the offices below and also recharge the phone with credit at these locations. Also, many hotels and stores in Playa Giron offer prepaid recharge cards should you need to do this on the go. If you have a credit card there are often Cubacel double recharge offers but to obtain these you will need to go on the internet as they are never available directly at Cubacel Offices in Playa Giron Cuba.
GPRS, Mobile Internet & 3G connections can also be used in Playa Giron Cuba. Cuba offers mobile internet to cell phone users with almost 100% national coverage but, this is more expensive than you are accustomed to and the network can be slower in Playa Giron Cuba than other countries.
If you decide to take your own mobile phone to Playa Giron Cuba, please be aware that it will need to be unlocked and operate on the 900 to 1800 MHz GSM frequency. Almost all mobile phones produced since 2005 are quad band and as such will work but, please check your owner manual to avoid disappointment.
The closest CubaCEL offices to Playa Giron are in Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos Main CubaCEL Office – Calle 43 No. 5802, entre 58 y 60, Cienfuegos
Cienfuegos Cell phone Recharge & Mobile Centers
Cienfuegos Inmobiliaria Reina del Sur, Avenida 12 esquina 41 , Reparto Punta Gorda, Cienfuegos From Monday to Friday 8:30AM to 4:00PM, Saturday 8:30AM to 11:00AM
Hotel Reservations Cuba | +790 Hotels & Casas in Cuba
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Major airports near Playa Giron Cuba
The nearest major airport to Playa Giron is Jaime González Airport Cienfuegos (CFG / MUCF). This airport has international and domestic flights and is 36 km from the center of Playa Giron, Cuba.
Another major airport is Abel Santamaría Airport Santa Clara (SNU / MUSC), which has international and domestic flights from Santa Clara, Cuba and is 112 km from Giron, Cuba.
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