Destinations in Cuba
Pinar del Rio
The westernmost province of Cuba shows a rich natural and historical-cultural heritage. Known as the cathedral of nature, Pinar del Río treasures unique scenarios to welcome lovers of this tourist modality. The Valley of Viñales stands out, enchanted by its nature and its inhabitants, masterly work of inspiration and admiration for men and women of all times and latitudes. Due to the high degree of conservation of its natural and cultural values: its landscapes, traditions, music and craftsmanship was granted in 1999 the category Cultural Landscape of Humanity, an exceptional recognition of UNESCO.
Viñales, territory where this wonderful geographical feature is located is considered one of the oldest areas of Cuba, where fossil evidence belonging to the Jurassic period has been found and is distinguished among other reasons by the presence of valleys bathed by rivers and surrounded by rock formations called mogotes, only found in isolated points of the planet. Viñales highlights the high endemism of flora and fauna, with several species of terrestrial mollusks, 17 types of frogs, 40 species of reptiles and great diversity of birds that can be seen on trails such as Wonders of Viñales designed to bring the visitor to the natural environment .
Recognized as the capital of karst, Viñales reserves more than 300 caves including the Great Cavern of Santo Tomas, which is the largest in Cuba and the second largest in Latin America. Sites of interest in the locality are the Cueva del Indio, the San Vicente farm, the Palenque de los Cimarrones or the José Miguel cave, the Mural of Prehistory, the medicinal baths of San Vicente, among others that attract the visitor to a world full of adventures at your fingertips.
The attractions of this journey through Vueltabajo, as the region is also known, include the journey through the traditional culture of tobacco growing. For this, the Route to follow runs from the vegas of famous producers to the factory to taste excellent Cuban cigars. The fascination of past epochs takes over the capital city of Pinar del Río, which has emblematic buildings such as the Guasch Palace, with an eclectic architectural style and the Milanés Theater reflecting a late neoclassical, the Vueltabajo Hotel, among others that are also part of its heritage tangible.
The invitation continues to the Peninsula of Guanahacabibes, which goes back in history to the permanence of corsairs and pirates and their fame for possessing hidden treasures. It is today one of the six Biosphere Reserves in the country and the place where sea turtles nest. Already in La Bajada is the most western settlement of Cuba, and bordering the south coast, the International Maria La Gorda Diving Center, much in demand by cruise passengers and scuba divers.
To complete this combination, the best beaches in the region: Jutías and Levisa cays invite you to sunbathe and practice nautical activities. We propose you to start to know Cuba for a trip to Pinar del Río, new impressions, excellent images, plans to return for more …
WHAT TO DO IN PINAR DEL RIO?
Get away from the daily routine and dare to discover one of the best tourist destinations in Cuba. Are you looking for things to do in Pinar del Rio? The province offers numberless recreational places and activities for all tastes and ages, three national parks, beaches, museums, tourist routes that will show you the local traditions and events and festivals that will give you the chance of participating in the life and culture of Pinar del Rio, Cuba.
ARTEMISA
The foundation of Artemisa province was approved by the National Assembly of People’s Power and was officially declared on January 1st, 2011. The capital city is Artemisa, being also the biggest municipality regarding extension and inhabitants. The province combines history, culture, traditions of its different towns, the natural beauty of its protected landscapes and the warmth and hospitality that characterize the people from Artemisa. All this turns the territory into a small Eden that welcomes the visitor and the friend.
Agriculture and livestock are the territory’s main economy. However, industry is also an important activity in the area. There are logging, coffee plantations in Sierra del Rosario Mountain Range and tobacco plantations in San Antonio de los Baños municipality. Furthermore, platform fishing is carried out in the southern and in the northern settlements; such as Mariel and Bahia Honda.
The main tourist attractions are located in “Sierra del Rosario” Biosphere Reserve, where is placed “Soroa Natural Park” with the biggest orchid collection in the country as well as the Community and “Las Terrazas” complex; protected areas of beautiful natural landscapes, with a marked environmental care sense.
The province possesses small beaches on the northern coast such as Baracoa, El Salado, San Pedro y La Herradura.
What to do in Artemisa?
Artemisa stands out by its beautiful landscapes and natural assets. It has a rich environmental culture, showing visitors a destination of recreation, leisure and relaxing, as well as a destination with broad culture and history.
HAVANA, CUBA
Life in La Havana passes by surrounded by music, tradition, culture, national monuments and natural attractions of immeasurable value. Dances and Cuban “sones” spread to each one to this land’s children and to those who visit it as well; customs and traditions remain untouched and join new national and international celebrations to amaze visitors that plan a visit to La Havana, making it their Caribbean destination.
Havana, Cuban capital city, is located in the western side of Cuba and even when is the smallest of all the provinces, its over 2,000,000 inhabitants make it Cuba’s most populated one. Throughout its 15 districts, particularly in Playa, Plaza de la Revolucion, Centro Habana, Habana del Este and Old Havana (a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982), travelers will find numerous places of architectural, cultural and tourist interest.
Visiting Havana is something you can do all year long. A warm weather most of the year, with temperatures that range from 68 to 85°F is the perfect incentive to explore the city. You can even plan your trips to La Havana to attend events such as the famous Havana Carnival, the International Ballet Festival of Havana and the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema (at the Hotel Nacional), in addition to congresses and symposiums of international reach that take place in the many spaces and venues for conventions and events of La Havana.
In the Cuban capital you’ll find the most generous tourist offer, which consists of national and international hotel chains with 2, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, restaurants and cafeterias that offer the best Cuban and international cuisine to delight each and every single palate, travel agencies and first-rate transportation services.
What to Do in Havana
Declared one of the New7Wonders Cities in June 2016, Havana has something for everyone: from landscapes and ecotourist activities for outdoor adventure lovers and a golf course where international tournaments are held every year, to international marinas with first-class services for the traveler that enjoys water activities and sports.
MAYABEQUE
Mayabeque harmoniously combines beaches, coasts, cliffs, coral reefs, steep cliffs, mangroves, coastal lagoons, rivers and areas with well-preserved vegetation. All this together with a wide gastronomic offer and excellent accommodation facilities, make the province an ideal place to enjoy a holiday in a healthy and natural environment.
Mayabeque Province is one of two new provinces created from the former La Habana Province on August 1st, 2010. Its name comes from the Mayabeque River and the beach of the same name on the south coast. The capital of this province is the city of San Jose de las Lajas. It is the smallest province of the country with the exception of Havana and the least populated. San Jose also becomes the smaller provincial capital of Cuba. Its relief is characterized by coastal rocky hills and extensive plains in the south and mangrove areas.
WHAT TO DO IN MAYABEQUE
Excellent beaches with warm and calm waters are the main attraction of the province. They are surrounded by elevations up to 100 meters height that give the place an incomparable sense of privacy. In addition, an impressive flora and fauna invite to the practice of hiking, bird watching and horseback riding. A wide gastronomic offer and excellent accommodation facilities make the province an ideal place to enjoy holidays in a healthy and natural environment.
VARADERO, Matanzas
Varadero, is the most beautiful of Cuban beaches and one of the most important destinations in the Caribbean. Its total area is 14.4 square kilometers, with an approximate length of 13 miles of beach and an average width of sand strip of 24 yards.
It has facilities for nautical activity, golf, events and incenives trips, an attractive nightlife, all accompanied by a tourist infrastructure to guarantee the client satisfaction.
The transparency of its waters, the blue tones of the sea, its white and fine sands, its warm climate, its vegetation and natural landscapes, make it an unforgettable seaside resort.
It is located just 140 km from the City of Havana, 2 hours from Bay of Pigs (Zapata Peninsula), the largest wetland in the Caribbean and very close to Cárdenas and Matanzas cities.
Matanzas province is the second largest in terms of length, its relief is rather rugged with hills that create a mountainous landscape of surpassing beauty. The natural charms attract the traveler, as it has the largest corridor of migratory birds, in addition to a wide endemic flora and fauna.
The average annual temperature of Matanzas is 24°C, so the “City of Bridges” enjoys an excellent climate all year round. This is a city full of history, heritage and cultural values where the foreign visitor finds unique novelties in the destination.
In the Athens of Cuba, the Sauto Theater is also notable, linked to renowned artistic personalities and located in the historic center of the city. With 150 years of existence, it coexists with the Slave Route Museum, unique in Latin America.
This destination also has the famous Flag City: Cárdenas, where they harmoniously conjugate past and modernity, In the entrances of the city with classic architectural style, the monuments to the bicycle and the carriage stand out as main means of transport of the neighbors in the XX century.
WHAT TO DO IN VARADERO, MATANZAS?
The most varied cultural expressions and an exuberant nature in all its tropical forms, accompanied by the security and the Cuban people, will make your experience unforgettable.
Cayo Largo, Isle of Youth
Isle of Youth, located in the southwestern part of Cuba, is the second biggest island of the Cuban Archipelago, it is part of Los Canarreos and it has an extension of 2,204 km². It is located 55 nautical miles from “Isla Grande” and 69 nautical miles from the renowned tourist center “Cayo Largo”:
Cayo Largo is a destination of sun and beach. Its mains attractions are its white sand beaches. It actually has two of the most gorgeous beaches of the world. You can’t miss Paraiso Beach and Sirena Beach, real dreamlike places.
In Cayo Largo you’ll be able to do diverse activities such as tours to the cays that will allow you to behold colonies of iguanas that coexist with seagulls and other species. In Cuarto Canal you’ll discover a natural pool inhabited by a great diversity of starfishes.
Cayo Largo characterizes itself for having cultural representations in all of its hotels and resorts and most of the activities take place in Plaza El Pirata, where Carnavalitos and White Nights take place. You cannot miss this spectacular destination!
WHAT TO DO IN ISLE OF YOUTH
Isle of Youth has excellent natural landscapes for ecotourism, an example is Forest Park, which have exotic species of trees from diverse parts pf the world. Place of legends and magic founded in the beginnings of the XX century.
Cienfuegos, Cuba
Located in the central-southern area of Cuba, the province of Cienfuegos is land of proud and charismatic Cubans, with a Historic Centre recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. It is the only Cuban city that was born to parents from other countries, mostly French, something that gives it a unique French-like atmosphere that remains until our days.
The Cienfuegueros are cultured and it shows. The ultimate figure of the music of Cienfuegos is Benny Moré, director, songwriter and singer which grave is a National Monument since 2009; the Cienfuegos literary environment is rich thanks to authors like Clotilde del Carmen Rodriguez, Antonio Hurtado del Valle and Mercedes Matamoros. The Flamenco dance, theatrical activity and visual arts are quite prolific in Cienfuegos too.
The natural attractions of Cienfuegos are varied and ideal for nature tourism lovers, perfect to enjoy the warm weather of the province (average of 77 °F). Be a tourist in Cienfuegos by visiting wonders like El Nicho, the Macizo de Guamuhaya, the Yaguanabo Valley and the Jagua Bay with its amazing environmental and ecological value. Cienfuegos also has a medicinal spa located in Ciego de Montero, 20 km away from the city.
You can arrive in Cienfuegos by air landing at the Jaime Gonzalez International Airport, by the sea at the Marina Marlin Cienfuegos and at the cruise terminal and by land using the Viazul and Transur omnibus network that connects the province with the rest of Cuba. You will also find a variety of travel agencies that provide all the information you need for your trips to Cienfuegos, where to stay, top dining spots and other services.
WHAT TO DO IN CIENFUEGOS?
In Cienfuegos you can enjoy the beauty of the sea and the marine life that surrounds a young, small city, with a very French style, full of palaces, domes, large walks and a symmetrical distribution, perfect to travel and fall in love. You can also enjoy the exuberant nature of the Guamuaya Mountain Maize that resgualda the city. Strolling in boats by lagoons, walking trails, bathe in posestas and enjoy impressive waterfalls, are some of the possibilities we offer.
VILLA CLARA
Villa Clara is a province renowned for its history, culture, and beautiful beaches. As a tourist destination, it offers visitors a great variety of options that cover most of the tourist modalities, among the most recognized: Nature, Sun and Beach, Culture and Health. The territory has an exclusive diversity of species in flora and fauna such as colonies of pink flamingos and beautiful coral reefs.
Nearby, linked by a highway over the sea, the Keys await you: Las Brujas, Ensenachos and Santa María, three jewels of the northern cay of Villa Clara. It is a natural paradise of more than 17 kilometers of crystalline beaches, ideal for the rest of all who prefer this destination.
The culture of Villa Clara is one of the most influential at the national level. Cradle of several of the most renowned artists in the Cuban cultural scene.There are several festivities and popular traditions, among which the Remedian Parrandas stand out, a symbol of a tradition of more than 500 years, declared by UNESCO Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
WHAT TO DO IN VILLA CLARA
The list of tours in Villa Clara includes boat trips, catamaran trips, diving and snorkeling options, fishing and city tours with historical and cultural attractions. You can not miss the history, culture, traditions of the people of Villa Clara and the natural beauties and sea beds of the Keys of this tourist destination.
TRINIDAD
Trinidad de Cuba or La Santisima Trinidad has a different microclimate to the rest of the island with temperatures ranging between 16° and 25°C with moderate subtropical weather. It has indescribable natural beauties like Topes de Collantes a Protected Natural Park which has the reputation as a center of rest and recovery of respiratory diseases.
It is a city that was forged with the sweat of the black slaves, the religious beliefs of these united to our Indian roots and to the colonizing Europe and are rooted in this town and today constitute our cultural identity. In the culture are added the musical talents of the territory, which has seen the birth of great musicians who have contributed significantly to Cuban popular music.
The architecture of this city combines characteristics of the eighteenth, nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and its excellent state of conservation has been named as the City Suspended in Time. The most interesting buildingdis the Plaza Mayor de la Santisima Trinidad.
In addition, thanks to its heographical location, Trinidad is one of the most complete destinations in Cuba, treasures one of the most beautiful beaches of the country. In the peninsula there are 19 diving points, and in the shores you can enjoy a Seafari or just witness a beautiful sunset.
SANCTI SPÍRITUS
Founded in June 1514 by Diego Velázquez, the fourth of the first seven villas founded on the island, it preserves the historic urban center with a genuine colonial atmosphere in one of the most beautiful architectural complexes in the country, declared National Monument in 1978: The Yayabo Bridge, a distinctive element of the city, which along with the historic center and the Major Parish Church represent the major tourist attraction of the city. The Catholic Cathedral, among the oldest in the country, stands out as one of the jewels of the colonial period, as well as its main theater. It maintains unique environmental places such as the ecological reserve Alturas de Banao, as well as ancestral traditions such as popular art fairs, tonadas and the guayabera, the clothing that originated the internationally famous Cuban Guayabera.
WHAT TO DO IN TRINIDAD?
Trinidad is a destination that stands put for its natural beauty and an intact architecture of the golden Cuban era, but it’s certainly distinctive for its culture, both tangible and intangible. A clear element of this is the great natural and archaeological reserve of the sugar industry of the nineteenth century, whose production made this city the most prosperous of Cuba.
JARDINES DEL REY, CIEGO DE ÁVILA
Ciego de Ávila province has one of the most important tourist centers of the island, Jardines del Rey, excellent tropical climate allows the enjoyment of its calm Caribbean beaches almost all year round; These are the favorites of the tourists who enjoy in family for the security that present their isolation and its shallow waters.
Jardines del Rey has the resources it needs to be in balance with the natural environment and offers enormous potential for ecotourism, with beautiful seabed, peculiar bird species, unique natural formations and a whole natural universe of color, becomes a Natural aquarium that you can observe with activities like snorkeling or diving.
A rich immaterial heritage born of the fusion of Hispanic elements and those contributed by immigrants from different areas of the Caribbean, you can find it by visiting us. Every month diverse cultural manifestations arrive at local public and tourist. The city of the portals, as Ciego de Ávila is also known, preserves neoclassical architecture in its most emblematic buildings, including the Teatro Principal and the Catholic Cathedral, which are of architectural and historical interest.
Ciego de Ávila has its own “Jardines del Rey” International Airport, as well as a railway terminal that allows trains to be taken to almost all the provinces of the country along the central line. There are several hotels facilities, for all types of budget in the paradise Jardines del Rey; While in the cities of Morón and Ciego de Avila you can stay in private homes, which allows you to fully enjoy all the cultural, natural and gastronomic offerings that this destination offers you.
WHAT TO DO, CIEGO DE ÁVILA, JARDINES DEL REY?
Ciego de Avila has a wide cultural heritage that is available to any visitor. It has several dance companies and theater groups with monthly presentations. In addition to it, there are some activities prepared in institutions like museums, libraries, art galleries and cultural centers throughout the entire province. If you love to explore, every hotel in Jardines del Rey has tourism bureaus where you can choose a tour, either a city tour or a tour around the natural beauties of the region.
CAMAGÜEY
Camagüey province turns out to be a pleasant surprise for the travelers who decide to make a journey across the Island. Vast plains and abundant palm trees characterize the countryside scenery. Two clusters of low mountains stand out in the flat landscape: Sierra de Cubitas, to the North, is remarkable for its canyons cutting it deeply and transversely as well as for the presence of a great amount of archeologically relevant caves; Sierra de Najasa, to the South, features fossil wood remnants, a dazzling natural marvel. Right in the very center, as if emerging from the past, the capital city breaks through, full of magnificent bell towers and elegant old buildings that were once the core of the village Santa María del Puerto del Principe: a labyrinthine web of streets, alleys and squares unparalleled in the Caribbean region, declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in 2008.
Crystal clear waters and fine golden sand distinguish the beaches of Camagüey, the province having the largest amount of islets and keys in Cuba. There are over 120 km of beautiful beaches located either in the northern or the southern part of the province: a quarter of all Cuban beaches. Sabana-Camagüey is the northern-shore group of keys, a transit and nesting place for numerous species of migratory birds and the greatest pink flamingo natural reserve in the Western Hemisphere. Cayo Romano, particularly, was the landscape chosen by Ernest Hemingway to look for Nazi submarines during the Second World War as well as to go hunting and fishing. To the South, the Jardines de la Reina keys are exotic and have wild natural scenery, with abundant coral reef biodiversity and sandy beaches.
Among all these tourist highlights, the best thing visitors find on their journey is the people from Camagüey: gentle, proud, educated and attached to their land and traditions. Getting to know Camagüey and its people is a unique experience worth trying.
WHAT TO DO IN CAMAGÜEY
Be amazed by the wide array of options for tourism in Camaguey province. Beaches, culture, nature, places of tourist interest, excursions inside and outside the city will make your visit to this Cuban province an experience to remember.
LAS TUNAS,CUBA
In Las Tunas, Cuba, life goes by at a slower pace and is best enjoyed. It’s a favorite destination for nature, sun and beach tourism, bathing its coasts with the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Guacanayabo. The so called Balcony of the Cuban Western has a nice weather all year long, with temperatures that range from 69.8 to 86 °F, so outdoor activities are among the top tourist attractions in Las Tunas.
Las Tunas is a fertile, sweet land as it bases its economy on the sugar production, consumed nationally and exported to the world. Likewise, agriculture is an important part of the life of Las Tunas, associating it with the tourist activity to turn it into a destination for rural tourism.
Las Tunas is considered the mecca of the national sculpture movement and Capital of the Cuban Sculpture. In your stay at the province you can’t miss the beautiful Antilles Fountain, creation of the sculptor Rita Longa Arostegui; dancing, music, literature and theatre are also strong expressions of the Las Tunas culture.
Las Tunas is located 657 km from Havana and you can get there by land through the Viazul and Conectando Cuba Omnibus system, by plane landing at the Frank Pais Airport in Holguin and the Ignacio Agramonte Airport in Camagüey, the closest cities. You can also get to Las Tunas by train.
WHAT TO DO IN LAS TUNAS
Charming beaches with crystal clear waters that offer the opportunity to dive and discover spectacular coral reefs in Las Tunas, Cuba. In your search for activities in Las Tunas, you can go to the tourist information centers that are responsible for promoting and facilitating tourism in Las Tunas.
HOLGUÍN
Holguin as a tourist destination, in Cuba, is distinguished by its authenticity, diversity and high level of sustainability. It also stands out for its picturesque relieves of great scenic value. It shows a set of tangible elements, loaded with cultural symbols and resulting in a platform for dialogue not only between cultures but also between man and nature.
The extraordinarily crystalline waters and white sand of the north coast demonstrate the excellence of its beaches. We have the hop-on hop-off bus transfer to the beaches and surrounding places. For lovers of nature, the sunset on these beaches is a unique formulation that contrasts with the progressive predominance of green vegetation over the blue of the sea.
The vacations programs in Holguín also allow discovering by sea, Caribbean sites of the Cuban north coast, with high natural, cultural and historical values. If you visit our city, you will have plenty of places to enjoy history and culture told directly by the walls of its monuments. At night you can tour our cultural and creative nightclubs.
For those who appreciate the art and science of maritime navigation, the northern coast of Holguín offers a space to discover the beautiful coral reefs. If you visit the “most beautiful land”, plan your days well to always leave time to visit the cultural centres and discover the joyful life of this town.
WHAT TO DO IN HOLGUÍN
Holguín, also known as “The most beautiful land”, has several protected natural areas that you can not miss. It also has different tours through the main points of interest of the city, as well as excursions by sea or by land with itineraries carefully designed for the best use of time.
GRANMA, CUBA
Granma, a province that covers 8,371.8 km2 in the south-eastern part of Cuba, is a blend of lush nature, combining sea, mountains and a vast historical tradition. It is the Cuban territory with the greatest number of historical sites and national monuments. Bayamo, its capital, was the second village founded by Spaniards in 1513. It has attractive values ready to charm the visitor, especially along the south coast and in the Sierra Maestra mountain range.
The region is distinguished by its pleasant tropical climate and its tourist attractions, located mainly along the southern coast and in the mountainous area of the Sierra Maestra, such as Marea del Portillo beach and nearby cayos, rivers, waterfalls, seabeds and scientifically valuable caves.
The province also includes national parks rich in nature and history such as: The Desembarco del Granma National Park ~ declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO ~ which has the best preserved marine terrace system in the Americas, and the Turquino National Park, where La Comandancia de la Plata (Fidel’s Headquarters) and the Pico Real del Turquino (highest elevation in the country) are located.
WHAT TO DO IN GRANMA
Traveling to Granma is a fascinating experience. Its enormous historical and cultural heritage together with a tourist offer that is enriched with the services of travel agencies, hotels and accommodation for all budgets, and restaurants of international and Cuban traditional cuisine. Granma is available to travelers from the world who wish to discover great part of the Cuban history.
SANTIAGO DE CUBA
To visit Santiago de Cuba is to visit a place that has its own rhythm. History, music and festivities, this is a city of warm and hospitable peopl, that today more than ever, welcomes visitors from all over the world. Located in the eastern region of Cuba, Santiago de Cuba is distinguished by being the most mountainous of the Cuban provinces and the most Caribbean as well, declared the Hero City of the Republic of Cuba.
Santiago de Cuba feels passion for music. It is the birthplace of the son and the bolero, so it’s not by chance that is the place where the biggest Cuban musicians were born: Compay Segundo, Ñico Saquito and Sindo Garay are from Santiago; cultural par excellence, the province is also the hometown of Jose Maria Heredia, one of the most popular Cuban poets in the world.
Among carnivals, trova music and Cuban rum, your trips to Santiago de Cuba will be an amazing experience. The carnival of Santiago de Cuba is the most traditional in the island, joyful as only a few can be and represents the perfect occasion for you to discover the customs and traditions of Santiago. Of course, you can’t leave without trying out the aromatic rum of Santiago de Cuba, the one that has its origins in the XIX century and that blends the old with the new.
You can get to Santiago de Cuba by landing at the Antonio Maceo International Airport, by sea arriving at the Cruise Terminal (there is also an international Marina) or with the assistance of one of the many travel agencies in Santiago de Cuba, which will provide information about hotels and accommodation, dining, transportation and general tourist services available in Santiago.
WHAT TO DO IN SANTIAGO DE CUBA
The weather in Santiago de Cuba will be your ally to enjoy the city to the maximum, as it has average temperatures ranging from 24 to 26°C. Come to the most Caribbean city and enjoy beaches, tourist attractions, museums, attractions and a lot of things to do in Santiago de Cuba.
BARACOA – GUANTANAMO
Baracoa – Guantánamo is the tourist region identified as the Terrace of Cuba to the Caribbean Sea for being “The Cuban High East”, it stands out internationally for the song La Guantanamera and for Baracoa as the First Cuban Villa since 1511.In addition, a rich history and culture highlighted by Three World Heritage Sites: Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, the nucleus of the “Cuchillas del Toa Biosphere Reserve”; the French Tomb and the French Coffee Plantations.
Its provincial capital is the City of Guantánamo, whose foundation in 1797 produced a boom for it due to the influence of Franco-Haitian emigrants and the socioeconomic confluence of its agriculture, the salt works, and the establishment of the illegal United States Naval Base on the border. Caimanera area, that generated cultural traditions such as the Fiesta del Changüí, the Congas and the Carnivals. In addition, assets such as the Piedras Zoo, unique in the world; the Cuban semi-desert and the Los Monitongos massif.
Through the monumental Viaduct La Farola it ascends to the Primate City of Cuba Our Lady of the Assumption of Baracoa with more than half a millennium; Landscape City, a Natural Paradise surrounded by El Yunque, virgin forests of great biodiversity and exuberant endemic vegetation, habitat of the Caracol de la Polymita and other important species of high endemism, in the environment of a large hydrographic basin with rivers such as the Toa, Duaba, Yumurí. Very authentic for its culture and history, nuanced by its typical products derived from cocoa, coconut and other crops, enlisted with traditions such as those of the Feast of Waters and Nengón and Kiribá.
The easternmost end of the Maisí Lighthouse and its Caribbean Terraces, is a land of struggles for independence, of history, of authenticity and cultural diversity, starring its hospitable people who invite you to enjoy ecotourism, excursions and healthy recreation, safe and united in the new times of humanity.
WHAT TO DO IN BARACOA – GUANTANAMO
The Caribbean region of Cuba in the easternmost part is recognized as “… the most beautiful thing in the world” for the diversity of natural and cultural attractions that make it the Olympus of the World Heritage Site in Cuba and conditions that make it an eternal summer for the enjoyment of our visitors. Beautiful excursions, beaches and crystal clear rivers; with authentic typical and optional meals await you.
