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Archive for March, 2014


Why visit Baracoa in Cuba?

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 […]

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Reasons to Visit Baracoa 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 […]

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History of Baracoa in 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 […]

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Baracoa in 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 […]

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Hotel Hostal 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 […]

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Hotel Porto Santo Baracoa

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Hotel La Rusa Baracoa

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 […]

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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 […]

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