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National Monument Park Bariay, Holguin is located in the east of Cuba. It is approximately 37 kilometers away from the city. So beautiful is the location of the park that sailor Christopher Columbus proclaimed it to be the most beautiful piece on land that human eyes had ever spotted. The Atlantic Ocean lies to the north of National Monument Park Bariay, Holguin, while the municipality Rafael Freyre lies to the south of the Park.

The monument represents the encounter of two different cultures. The European part is symbolized by ruins that represent the development of the neoclassical culture and the Aboriginal culture is conspicuously represented by replicas of objects, made by them. They have been mostly found in excavations. The findings represent their culture and development.

The Bariay National Monument Park is a monumental complex. The complex recreates the arrival of Christopher Columbus. The monument has a replica of a Spanish fort, stables, a restaurant and Playa Blanca with its fine white sand and clear warm waters. From this monument the visitor can have a view of the two most striking sights of Holguin. One of them is the La Silla de Gibara. This place owes its name to Columbus for its resemblance to a saddle. The Mezquita de Colon has been named in honor of the Lovers Cliff located between Archidona and Antequera. This place reminds visitors of the beautiful legend of Andalusia.

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The National Monument Park Bariay