Holguín district, Cuba

Places to visit near Moa

Moa is a town in Holguín district, Cuba, home to about 92,852 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 14 beaches & coast, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Yunque de Baracoa (65 km), Cruz de La Parra (71 km) and Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (73 km).

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Moa, Cuba
Moa, Holguín district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Moa at a glance

Location
Holguín district, Cuba
Population
about 92,852
Coordinates
20.6578° N, 74.9507° W
Places within 50 km
58
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Moa

52 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Bahía de Moa (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Moa

36 churches within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Iglesia Bautista Betania (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Moa

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Sitio Aserrío Fundacional (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Moa

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Torre Miraflores (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Moa

18 museums within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Museo Municipal Frank País (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Moa

17 parks within 100 km of Moa. The closest is Plaza Triangular (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Moa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moa
  2. 1 km Sitio Aserrío Fundacional · heritage site, Holguín
  3. 4 km Bahía de Moa · beach, Holguín
  4. 2 km Cayo Moa Grande · river spot, Holguín
  5. 9 km La Vaca · beach, Holguín
  6. 13 km Bahía de Yaguaneque · beach, Holguín
  7. 16 km Back to Moa

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How to reach Moa

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    Within 15 km of Moa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast1452Bahía de Moa (5 km)
    Churches736Iglesia Bautista Betania (1 km)
    Forts & heritage425Sitio Aserrío Fundacional (1 km)
    Other attractions423Las Auroras (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints922Torre Miraflores (12 km)
    Museums118Museo Municipal Frank País (40 km)
    Parks817Plaza Triangular (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Sector Ojito de Agua, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (22 km)
    Caves28Cueva Farallones de Gran Tierra de Moa (23 km)
    Waterfalls16Salto de Aqua Maya (37 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Cayo Moa Grande (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Nuevo Mundo Dam (14 km)
    Treks11Alexander Humbold Park Hike (37 km)

    Moa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moa?

    Sitio Aserrío Fundacional (heritage site, about 1 km), Bahía de Moa (beach, about 5 km), La Vaca (beach, about 6 km), Cayo Moa Grande (river spot, about 7 km), Bahía de Yaguaneque (beach, about 16 km), Cueva Farallones de Gran Tierra de Moa (cave, about 23 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moa?

    58 places on Spotwander: 14 beaches & coast, 7 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moa?

    Bahía de Moa, about 5 km by road; Puerto de Moa (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moa?

    Iglesia Bautista Betania, about 1 km by road; 2da Iglesia Bautista El Calvario (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Moa?

    Sitio Aserrío Fundacional, about 1 km by road; Ernesto «Che» Guevara (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moa?

    Start in Moa, visit Sitio Aserrío Fundacional, then Bahía de Moa, then Cayo Moa Grande, then La Vaca, then Bahía de Yaguaneque, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moa?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Moa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.