Baracoa, Colonial port city in Guantánamo Province, Cuba
The municipality of Baracoa sits at the eastern tip of Cuba, surrounded by mountains and bordered by the Atlantic Ocean at 5 meters elevation.
Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar established Baracoa as Cuba's first capital in 1511, making it the earliest Spanish settlement on the island.
The region produces substantial quantities of chocolate from local cacao plants, while residents prepare traditional dishes using coconut milk and regional ingredients.
Travelers reach Baracoa through daily bus connections from Santiago de Cuba or flights from Havana to Gustavo Rizo Airport.
The Cruz de la Parra, a wooden cross from Christopher Columbus's first voyage in 1492, remains preserved in the Cathedral of Baracoa.
Location: Guantánamo Province
Inception: 1511
Elevation above the sea: 710 m
Website: http://baracoa.org
GPS coordinates: 20.34444,-74.49556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08
Cuban landscapes combine colonial buildings in Havana, beaches in Varadero, and tobacco fields in Valle de Viñales. The capital displays historic structures like the Capitol, Gran Teatro, and Morro fortress. The coastal regions present white sand beaches and clear waters.
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
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Alexander von Humboldt National Park
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Sierra Cristal National Park
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El Yunque, Cuba
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Cuchillas del Toa
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Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba
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St. Catherine of Ricci Cathedral, Guantánamo
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Punta Maisí Lighthouse
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Windward Point Light
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Reserva Ecológica Baitiquirí
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Faro de Baracoa
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Playa de Toa
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Playa Barrederas
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Conde Beach
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Teatro Fausto
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Loma La Farola
20.7 km
Las Salinas Baitiquirí
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Río Mata
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Río Yumurí
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Río Jaibo
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Río Majagua
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Río Yamanigüey
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Río Seco
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Río Cañete
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Río Tacre
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Playa Tortuguilla
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Salto Fino
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