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Playa Esmeralda (Emerald Beach)

Playa Esmeralda (Emerald Beach), Cuba — town in Cuba. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type Town

Why go

  • A town in Cuba on the Ultimate map — explore nearby destinations, hotels and attractions from here.

History

Playa Esmeralda (Emerald Beach) is a town in Cuba. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Getting there by ferry

Muelle
Ferry terminal · 6 km from the centre
Outdoor
Muelle Boca de Samá
Ferry terminal · 6.1 km from the centre
Outdoor
Ferry Hacia Delfinario
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where to stay

45FC+XCX, Guardalavaca, Cuba
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45CF+64J, Guardalavaca, Playa Yuraguanal, Rafael FreyreHOLGUIN, Guardalavaca 80100, Cuba
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Restaurants & places to go

Food Court · SnackBar situado frente a la Playa
Indoor
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-10:30
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Chicken, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 21:30-02:30
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:00
Indoor
Breakfast, Fish And Chips, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Indoor
Barbecue, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Diner, Fish, Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Barbecue/Chicken restaurant
Indoor
Caribbean, Local, Restaurant · Caribbean/Local restaurant · Carretera a Boca de Samá
Indoor
Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Indoor
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Indoor
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Indoor
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Food Court · SnackBar situado frente a la Playa
Indoor
Buffet, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-10:30
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Chicken, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 21:30-02:30
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-23:00
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:00
Indoor
Breakfast, Fish And Chips, Hot Dog, Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Indoor
Barbecue, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Diner, Fish, Seafood, Steak House, Restaurant · Barbecue/Chicken restaurant
Indoor
Caribbean, Local, Restaurant · Caribbean/Local restaurant · Carretera a Boca de Samá
Indoor
Cuban, Restaurant · Cuban restaurant
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Indoor
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Indoor
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
Indoor
Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7
Indoor
Cafe · cafe
Indoor
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Food Court · food court
Indoor
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 18:00-21:00
Indoor
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Boca de Samá
Indoor
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: 18:00-22:00
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Indoor
Fast Food · Opening hours: 12:00-18:00;21:30-07:00
Indoor
Ice Cream · ice cream
Indoor
Food Court · food court
Indoor

57 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Playa Esmeralda (Emerald Beach) — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Muelle, 6 km); routes include Ferry Hacia Delfinario.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Playa Esmeralda (Emerald Beach). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.