Danny's Holguin Taxi and Tour

19/09/2020

Sunwing is flying again to Holguin beginning December 15th. I'm available for excellent taxi and tour.
Our health in Holguin has been excellent and people are being very safety conscious.
Enjoy our wonderful beaches and attractions.
The Cuban people love our Canadian friends and visitors.
Come see us!!
Danilo.

17/07/2020

Waiting for a vaccine. Can't wait to get back to Holguin. Let's hope November December brings good news to all of us.

So here's an idea....lets adopt Cuba! 9 million people ( fabulous, hard working g people), one quarter of our population
We'd get fruits and veggies in the winter months, lotsa rum, and our tourist dollars back.
We'd help them switch to solar, sell them some gas and oil from our east coast, instead of Russia, New Flyer buses from Winnipeg, instead of China....consumer foods made in Canada....and p**s off the US
Barack was headed that way....let's be proactive.
Woulda think?

20/02/2020

Sometimes life gets in the way of the really important things.
I may not be able to get to Holguin this winter. I'm thinking spring....maybe the sloppy part of Ontario spring.
Danny has the car looking sharp. I'm anxious to get there to see it. Maybe we'll go fishing again.
Can't wait.

23/12/2019

Danny is working hard refurbishing his car . . . .it'll be better than new!
We had dinner with Danny and Sara in Melilla. Melilla is the village closest to the resorts at Holquin. Many of the resort workers live there.
Le Finquita Alegre is a great find. Jesus, who works at Costa Verde at the Aquabar, owns the cafe. It's another example of the entrepreneurial spirit in Cuba. The government is allowing more Cubans to open small enterprises. I'd certainly recommend the place to folks who want to experience the flavour of the villages and the culture away from the resorts.
Le Finquita Alegre has it's own facebook website. Check it out.
We visited Playa Pesquero for 2 weeks at the end of November. Perfect weather and certainly less crowded. The embargoes have not affected the food or supplies at the resorts. I'm embarrassed to say that the same can not be said off site. The peoples of Cuba are suffering from shortages of food, diesel, and medical supplies . . .through no fault of their own.
Danny promises his Chevy will be up and running by the end of January. I'm looking forward to being there in February.

22/12/2019

04/11/2019

Good times in Holguin with Danny.

04/11/2019

We're heading to Holguin and Playa Pesquero in a couple of weeks. There have been many reviews of the resorts in Cuba that reflect several unfortunate circumstances.
The demise of Thomas Cooke Travel has significantly reduced the numbers at the resorts. This has caused management to close some of the restaurants and cut back on some of the amenities . . .entertainment, stocking frigs, etc.
Politics in the US, Brazil, and Venezuela have made a shortage in food and other goods.
But if you're a frequent visitor to Cuba and especially Holguin, this is an opportunity to show our support by continuing the relationship with the wonderful people there. We've made some terrific friends there and are determined to take items that Cuban families need during this time. We pack an extra suitcase of health products, over the counter meds, and this visit we're adding dry goods of rice, beans and canola oil. Cooking oil is in short supply.
Danny is using this slow period to maintain his taxi and it's out of service. He is, however, providing the name and number of his neighbour in Fray Benito. I will post this contact when it;s available. We hope to share a meal with Danny and his wife during the visit. Danny's family is proud and hardworking. His father is having some health problems and Danny is using his time caring for his padre.
So if you're heading to Cuba, please consider helping out in any way that you can. It's rather embarrassing that Canada isn't helping out. Our farmers could really benefit from trade with the island. But Big Brother Yankee Doodle wouldn't think that was dandy. Pity

01/10/2019

We're starting to get organized for our November/December trip to Holguin.
We realize the embargoes if the US, Brazil and the turmoil in Venezuela have hurt the Cuban people. Trip advisor posts show that the resorts are not suffering the same shortages.
We usually take an extra suitcase of things to leave behind for our friends. Mostly it's been toothpaste and toothbrushes and stuff for the kids.
This time we're packing dried food stuffs; things that aren't readily available there.
Just a thought for anyone headed to Cuba.
I'll soon by writing to Danny. In hoping the people of Fray Benito are coping with the situation.
Please let me know through the page if you've just returned. I'd be interested in your observations.
Thanks

06/07/2019

If you visit Danny's page....why not leave us a "like"?
It makes us feel good.

And if you've had a favourite experience or restaurant or attraction in Holquin, why not recommend it here?

22/06/2019

Sp we're booked for playa Pesquaro in November _ December, 2 weeks...$3600. Its cheaper outta Toronto.
Danny is taking us to Gibara on a day trip
It's an authentic fishing village east of holguin.
Google the village and check out the restaurants on the outskirts. Well be lunching at a new find that had terrific reviews.
Stay tuned for photos and recommends.

28/05/2019

The hot season begins in Cuba.
A great time to visit off season to see the real Cuban countryside.
Danny can show you the real Cuba, in his air conditioned Chevy.
Connect him at dano78@ Nauta.cu
It'll be an experience to remember.

05/04/2019

I was just texting with Danny.
A good time to visit Holguin..great weather..few crowds. Sunwing has some great deals....not that I'm a fan of Sunwing..

19/03/2019

‎Caitlin Marie‎ to Danny's Holguin Taxi and Tour

March 16 at 12:05 PM · ..
Thank you for the tour!! 😊😊

06/03/2019

On our shopping tripn to Holgui,n we had lunch at Ranchon los almemdros . . .excellent Cuban fare . . . lotsa seafood most entrees 15cucs You'll love the food and the atmosphere. .

06/03/2019

Just got back from Holguin and another great visit with Danny and his family. It was an honour to meet his Mom and Dad in the wonderful village of Frey Benito.
We took 2 trips with danny; one to Holguin (Ulla likes to shop . . .. Danny takes us where the local folks shop) and the best day of all . . . Danny and I went fishing.
We shore fished just north of Santa Lucia, next to the charming Don Lino resort. A windy day but hugely enjoyable. I had a terrific take at my bait, but as all fish stories go . . .no pictures. In fact, I didn't even see the fish before i lost it. Damn! Really exciting!

25/01/2019

While on tour, ask Danny about the Tulip café in Santa Lucia. Almost unmarked, upstairs in a residential area, the food and setting will totally exceed your highest expectations.
The business shows the innovation and professionalism of the Cuban people.
First class!

10/01/2019

And Danny can be reached st . [email protected]

Let Danny show you the real Cuba. Fun, insightful and inexpensive!

10/01/2019

Remember Danny hangs out at the Memories Holguin parking lot when he isn't booked.

06/12/2018

Back from Playa pesquaro in Holguin province. Two weeks of fabulous weather . . .the people, the place, the food . . .all terrific!!
We met up with Danny and toured the countryside around Guadalavca, visited the farm we love so much. We were pleased to find the couple who own the farm in better health than last year.
Headed to my favourite restaurant by the sea . . .Bahia Del Sol. The table by the water offers a wonderful view of the bay. The food is first rate . . fish, shrimp, squid, lobster . . most items under 12 CUC. And a full bar.
Danny's Taxi and Tour can be located at Memories. Check the parking lot or text, phone, or email.
If you're staying at Pesquaro, Ronaldo at the lobby bar lives in Frey Benito and can contact Danny.

16/11/2018

We leave for Holguin on November the 20th, and meeting up with Varkey Korah on the 23rd at Playa Pesquaro. Danny is meeting us on the 26th. We're headed to Puerto Sama, a fabulous fishing village on the sea and Bahia delSol a beautiful restaurant serving great sea food and a wonderful setting for lunch.
On the way I'd like to drop in at a 15 acre farm, run by a charming Cuban couple. A couple of years ago we visited the farm . . . a great experience. The couple grows tapioca, lime, arrowroot and of course to***co and coffee. The people are amazing and so hard working.
I'll post pics when we get back.
The warmth of Cuba . . . both the weather and the people, is tremendous!
Any of the resorts in Holguin and Guadalavca area are handy to Danny's taxi. He lives close by in the village of Frey Benito. He can easily be reached from your landline phone in your room by dailing 0+5+52 769868.

I encourage you to share this site with any travellers to the beautiful island of Cuba.

16/09/2018

Headed to Holguin in November. We'll hook up with Danny. He'll have another adventure planned for us.

31/03/2018

Danny's wife is a doctor. Ulla and I take sterile gloves, and other small medical items. They are welcomed in the village of Fray Benito.
A small gesture that feels pretty good

08/03/2018

This is a fabulous way to see the real Cuba at a very reasonable price!

03/02/2018

Tell Danny what kind of Cuban experience you're looking for and let him tailor the day for you.
His '55 Chev Belair was purchased new by his Grandfather, and two generations later, Danny takes pride in showing you the sights in air-conditioned comfort.
Danny lives a short distance from the Pesquero, Memories, Guardalavaca Resorts. Tell him the type of authentic experience you're looking for and let Danny do the rest. You'll find him to be far less expensive than the resort bus tours . . .and far more fun and interesting!

22/01/2018

Headed to Holguin and the resorts near Guardalavaca???
Want the authentic Cuban experience??
Tired of the bus tours with 40 other people??
Give Danny a call.

11/01/2018

Call Danny Fernandes Chauffeur and Tour Guide
00 53 52 769868 Danny's cell Landline to cell phone 0+45+local cell phone
or e-mail: [email protected]

11/01/2018

Tell Danny what kind of Cuban experience you're looking for and let him tailor the day for you.
His '55 Chev Belair was purchased new by his Grandfather, and two generations later, Danny takes pride in showing you the sights in air-conditioned comfort.
Danny lives a short distance from the Pesquero, Memories, Guardalavaca Resorts. Tell him the type of authentic experience you're looking for and let Danny do the rest. You'll find him to be far less expensive than the resort bus tours . . .and far more fun and interesting!