Guantánamo Province

Guantánamo Province is an eastern province in Cuba that spreads across hilly terrain with dense forests in the north and drier landscape in the south. The area is shaped by mountain ranges that create diverse surroundings with different climate zones.

The province gained strategic importance during the Spanish-American War at the end of the 19th century, when the United States pursued military interests in the region. This conflict led to the establishment of a naval base at Guantánamo Bay, which would shape the province's future.

The area shows a blend of Spanish, Caribbean, and North American influences visible in buildings with wooden galleries and colorful facades. This architecture shapes the appearance of smaller towns and creates the feeling of a remote, self-contained region.

The Carretera Central connects the province with larger Cuban cities and enables travel through the region by land. Mariana Grajales International Airport offers another connection option for visitors arriving from outside.

The province has a special geographic position: it shares a land border with a U.S. military installation on the island, a unique feature in the region. At night, visitors can see Haiti's lights from the eastern coast, which shows the geographic closeness to other Caribbean islands.

Location: Cuba

Capital city: Guantánamo

Shares border with: Holguín Province, Santiago de Cuba Province

GPS coordinates: 20.13330,-75.20000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07