Guantánamo, Provincial capital in southeastern Cuba.
The city extends across 741 square kilometers between the Sierra Maestra mountains and the Caribbean Sea, intersected by six main rivers.
Founded in 1797 on the Santa Catalina farm site, the settlement developed into a regional center during the Spanish colonial period.
The name derives from Taíno language roots, while local traditions incorporate Spanish colonial influences with African rhythms and indigenous heritage.
Rail connections link the city to Havana through modern Chinese trains, while the Mariana Grajales Airport provides domestic flight services.
The renowned Cuban patriotic song 'Guantanamera' originates from this region and references the women of Guantánamo.
Location: Guantánamo Province
Inception: 1510
Elevation above the sea: 46 m
Part of: Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba
GPS coordinates: 20.14318,-75.20348
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:13
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