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Why visit Baracoa in Cuba?

Baracoa Ecotourism

Beyond the incomparable history and colonial past of the first city of the Americas, probably the second key area of interest for visiting Baracoa has to be nature tourism and ecotourism, the perfect option for exploring one of the most forested regions of Cuba, where the environments excellent state of preservation seems unchanged since Christopher Columbus arrived in the area in the late fifteenth century.

The transparency of glass characterizes both rivers, as it does the entire maritime coastline of Baracoa, excellent for water sports; fishing, photography and horseback riding, while a variety of caves encourage tourists to embrace ancient civilizations, through cave paintings and well-preserved archaeological artifacts.


Reasons to Visit Baracoa Cuba

Baracoa in Cuba

Baracoa is an amazing place and true Caribbean paradise, whose exceptional natural, scenic and historic complexity, allied to captivating geography, makes it a highly recommended destination. This beautiful city, steeped in history, is distinguished by the friendly nature of its people and the beauty of a city surrounded by mountains, rivers and lush tropical vegetation.

Abundant coconut and Cuban royal palm trees adorn the region and, unlike any other in the archipelago, the wind-whipped central areas invite investment in renewable energy opportunities. Baracoa with its nearly a thousand square kilometers, offers access by land, sea and air.

History of Baracoa in Cuba

Baracoa Cuba

“Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa” was the official name given to the first village founded in 1511 by the Spanish conqueror Diego Velázquez, becoming the first capital city and first Bishopdom of Cuba. Today this has been shortened to simply Baracoa. To this day, Baracoa is still recognized as Cuba’s “First City”.

The city surrounds the bay named Bahia de Miel or, Bay of Honey in English and, is a true living museum, with the center filled with colonial buildings and a fabulous defensive fortress system with its many of its main exponents still standing.

Baracoa in Guantanamo Cuba

Guantanamo Cuba

Our city of Baracoa is located in the province of Guantanamo. The Guantánamo province is a place of fabulous landscapes where nature has one of its largest shelters in America. This province is characterized by its mountainous geography, rivers and for having the largest forest areas of the island, as well as coffee and cocoa plantations and the production of salt. It is also called the Guaso land.

It is located on the southern coast of the eastern part of the island, at 1026 km by road from Havana. It borders to the north with Holguín province and the Atlantic Ocean, on the east by Cuba’s major wind belt, an area being analyzed by Cuba for its solar and wind power opportunities, on the south by the Caribbean Sea and to the west by the province of Santiago de Cuba.

“Guantanamo” is the name given by the indigenous inhabitants of the area to a “Wide Bay” and, as such, how they named the basin where this territory is settled, surrounded by the high mountains of the Sierra Maestra and the Sagua-Baracoa Group. The place was founded by the original population of the area called the Saltadero, Guaso riverside. Its foundation dates from 1797, obtaining official county status in 1847. It is the fifth most populated city in the archipelago with about 212 000 inhabitants. The culture has roots Franco-Haitian, Hispanic, African and Aboriginal. Largely due to the development of Haiti French emigrants, furthered by the Revolution of 1810 and the introduction the cultivation of coffee in the surrounding hills.

Some know it as the region of extremes: it is the most mountainous of the archipelago; the South has the driest, arid and desert band of the country, with very high levels of solar radiation, evaporation and temperature, while the North shows the highest levels of precipitation, which nearly triple the national average. It is the province with the highest percentage of nationally protected areas, many of these in the area known as Cuchillas del Toa, the largest biosphere reserve in Cuba. The Guantanamo provinces land area (6183 square kilometers) it is one of the smallest in the country, ranking tenth. Its territory is crossed by the 75 degrees west longitude (meridian Guantánamo), which governs the official time of Cuba and crosses the towns Yateras and Manuel Tames. It is the most mountainous region of Cuba with only 23% of it being a flat extension, the rest is Foothills and mountains, divided into four natural regions: Sagua-Baracoa, Guantanamo Basin, Central Valley and Sierra Maestra.

The average temperature is 26.8 degrees Celsius (80 Fahrenheit). It is the geographic area where most streams and rivers are found in Cuba, including the Toa River, which is the largest river in the country. Guantánamo, is one of the areas with the highest sugar cane crop counts, also coffee cultivation is amongst the highest in the nation. It is likewise a major vegetable cultivation sector for the whole country. The rearing of livestock continues to be a major sector en this region also.

Before 1959, Guantánamo had an economy based on the provision of all services to the American GITMO naval base, which is located in the municipality of Caimanera and occupied since 1903 by the U.S. government. These days the province has an increasing touristic offer, predominantly for ecotourism and beach vacations in areas such as Baracoa.

Hotel Hostal 1511 Baracoa

Hotel 1511 Baracoa

Address: Calle Maximo Gomez, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel 1511 Baracoa was inaugurated in 2011 and is the most recent addition to the Hotels in Baracoa Cuba. However, the hotel is steeped in history as it is located in no less than the first ever Villa of Diego Velazquez built in 1511. Its central location affords it easy access to the many colonial sights in the city such as, the Parish Church Our Lady of the Assumption of Baracoa, which retains the only religious cross planted by Christopher Columbus in Cuba.

Hotel Hostal 1511 Baracoa features 15 tastefully decorated air-conditioned standard rooms, with private bathroom, satellite TV, safe and telephone. As one of the founding landmarks of Cuba, the house in which Hotel 1511 in Baracoa should be considered as a historic hotel and be part of any visit to this amazing city.

When you click “check availability at 1511 Hotel” you will be comparing rates and availability from all three possible sources:

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Hotel Porto Santo Baracoa

Hotel Porto Santo Baracoa Cuba

Address: Carretera del Aeropuerto, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel Porto Santo Baracoa blends elements of a luxurious city center hotel with the enveloping nature of Baracoa in Cuba. The name Porto Santo is derived from the name given to Baracoa by Christopher Columbus and what became the first town founded by the Spanish Colonizers and is now called Baracoa.

The Hotel Porto Santo is just 1 km from the vibrant city center while still benefiting from the sea shore location it holds. Views of Baracoa Bay from this hotel are to die for. Hotel Porto Santo boasts private beach and a large freshwater swimming pool with adjoining pool-bar featuring a thatched pine leaf roof facing to the bay.

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Hotel El Castillo Baracoa

Hotel El Castillo Baracoa

Address: Calixto Garcia Street, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel El Castillo Baracoa is a 34 room hotel overlooking the city of Baracoa. The hotel is actually an old Spanish colonial fort converted into a marvelous hotel installation offering splendid views of the mountains, the city and the bays of Baracoa. Hotel El Castillo amenities include a pool and lobby bar from where you can enjoy the best view of the bay, Miel River and the Anvil of Baracoa. The hotel also features a restaurant, a little shop and a very large swimming pool. You are just steps away from your visit of the historic heart of the city and it’s declared a national monuments; the fortresses of Matachin and La Punta; the fortress towers of Joa or the Toa River, Baracoa cemetery and much more.

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Hotel La Habanera Baracoa

Hotel La Habanera Baracoa

Address: Calle Maceo Esq. a Frank Pais, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel La Habanera in Baracoa Cuba is 12 room boutique hotel offering the colonial charm of the typical hacienda design of all rooms surrounding a central atrium patio and internal garden area. Ideally located on the main street of Baracoa downtown it’s just a few steps from the main plaza and is part of a recently restored colonial-era building dating back to 1867. High ceilings continue the airy hacienda design while keeping the interiors cool as the breeze brushes the balconies featured in each room. The main balconies of the Hotel La Habanera overlook the vibrant Calle Maceo and the Central Park in Baracoa.

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Hotel La Rusa Baracoa

Hotel La Rusa Baracoa Cuba

Address: Maximo Gomez 161, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel La Rusa Baracoa is a boutique hotel with just 12 rooms located in the center of Baracoa, right next to the seawall and ocean. The views from Hotel La Rusa are simply stunning, offering an unhindered view over the Baracoa Bay and the immediate city. Frequented by the likes of Che Guevara, Errol Flynn, Fidel Castro & Raul Castro, the Hotel La Rusa in Baracoa is an iconic gem with lots of history despite its tiny size and unassuming character. The history of the hotel dates back to 1917 when a Russian immigrant who fled the Russian Revolution established herself in Baracoa Cuba and opened the hotel La Rusa (Spanish for the Russian).

All rooms have twin beds, air conditioning & satellite TV offering numerous international channels. Considering the outstanding sea views and famous past guests, the Hotel La Rusa should be high on your list of places to stay in Baracoa Cuba.

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Hotel Villa Gaviota Baracoa

Hotel Villa Gaviota Baracoa

Address: Calle 70 1a y 3a Miramar, Baracoa, Cuba

Hotel Villa Gaviota Baracoa is perfectly located right in the center of Baracoa. With its private beach the hotel also boasts true solitude, if this is what you search. Just a short stroll from the hotel you’ll be directly in the midst of the best public beaches in Baracoa, where you can mingle with locals and taste some amazing Cuban food at the numerous beach restaurants and paladares in the area..

The Villa Gaviota Baracoa has a 24 hour reception desk offering your Car Rental collection if you have booked online with us. Rooms feature a safe, TV with international channel and tasteful decorations and furniture. There is a kid’s pool and an outdoor pool at the Hotel Villa Gaviota Baracoa, both are fresh water. Hotel Villa Gaviota Baracoa has a beautiful tropical garden in which guests can relax on the nueous hammocks available or the easy chairs near the beach.

The Villa Gaviota Baracoa’s breakfast is served at the hotel buffet and there is also an on-site eatery for midday and evening meals. Guests can also choose to eat out in one of the many paladar restaurants within the vicinity of the hotel.

The Villa Gaviota Baracoa is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Gustavo Rizo Airport in Baracoa.

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