Baracoa
Cuba · Guantánamo · 0 m
Description
Baracoa is the oldest Spanish founded city in Cuba and a secluded natural treasure at the far eastern end of the island. Surrounded by tropical mountains, rivers, and the sea, the city is known for the distinctive flat topped mountain El Yunque, lush rainforests, cacao plantations, palm fringed beaches, and the extraordinary biodiversity of Alejandro de Humboldt National Park. Baracoa combines colonial history and Cuban culture with one of the most pristine landscapes in the country. The spectacular mountain road La Farola, the historic Cruz de la Parra, and centuries of geographical isolation continue to shape the unique character of the region. Cuba’s former first capital is a mysterious paradise at the end of the road, wild, tropical, and full of Cuban soul.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
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- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- El Yunque Hike
- Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (UNESCO)(Day trip)
- Baracoa Historic Centre and Cathedral
- Maguana Beach (Playa Maguana)(Day trip)
- Yumurí Canyon and Boca de Yumurí(Day trip)
- Yumurí River Boat Trip(Day trip)
- Toa River (Río Toa)(Day trip)
- Toa River Boat Trip(Day trip)
- Cacao Plantations and Traditional Chocolate Making
- Casa del Cacao
- Matachín Fort and Municipal Museum (Fuerte Matachín)
- Archaeological Museum La Cueva del Paraíso
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción)
- Hatuey Park (Parque Independencia)
- Baracoa Malecón
- El Castillo Viewpoint
- La Farola Mountain Road
- Duaba River and Beach (Río Duaba)(Day trip)
- Majayara Natural Terraces(Day trip)
- Cajuajo Beach (Playa Cajuajo)(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BCA
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry