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Baracoa (Guantanamo)

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Baracoa is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. It was discovered by Admiral Christopher Colombus on November 27th of 1492, and then founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar in August 15 of 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba and was its first capital (the basis for its nickname Ciudad Primada, "First City"). The main products in the region are banana, coconut and cacao. It is Cuba's main chocolate manufacturing area.

The remote location at the eastern end of the Cuban island has kept the influence of mass tourism quite low, despite the idyllic location. Baracoa can be reached by bus from Santiago de Cuba (4 hours) or by plane from Havana (2 hours).

To the east the Fuerte Matachín (built in 1802) is still standing and contains houses and museums. To the west the Fuerte La Punta (built in 1803) houses a restaurant; there is a small beach next to the fort. The third fort, El Castillo, which sits on a steep hill with a commanding view of the town and both bays, is now Hotel El Castillo. The other hotels in Baracoa are Hotel Porto Santo, Hotel La Rusa, Hostal La Habanera and Villa Maguana. There are also a few casas particulares. The Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Asunción houses the earings[clarification needed] of the Cruz de la Parra, a cross that Cali is supposed to have brought from Spain. Although it has been carbon dated to approximately that period, it is made from a local type of wood, which means at least part of the story is not correct.

There are two music venues near the central Parque Independencia, the touristy Flan de Queso and the more traditional Casa de la Flana.

Nearby are the rivers Miel and Toa, the latter of which has many waterfalls, the best known of which is 'el Saltadero', which is 17 m high.

The 575 m high table mountain el Yunque (the anvil) is 10 km to the west of Baracoa. It is a remnant of a plateau and because of its isolation it houses several unique species of ferns and palms. The only official and easiest approach to climb it starts at campismo El Yunque (simple lodgings for Cubans only), where a guide is obligatory (about 15 euro).

From Baracoa, it is possible to visit the Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt located about 20 kilometers north.

Salto Fino is the highest waterfall in the Caribbean, located in this municipality, is produced by a sudden drop in the Arroyo del Infierno (Hell's stream), a tributary of the Quibijan river. That river, along with 71 others, flows into the Toa river, which is the largest river in Cuba. The 305-meter-high Salto Fino waterfall is recorded as the 20th highest water chute in the world.

Casa Adrian Baracoa (Guantanamo) - Baracoa

  • 8 Sleeps
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Minimum stay 1 Night
Casa Adrian – Baracoa Rentals: Our house is very near the beach (just two blocks) and seven minutes walking to the Baracoa´s Cathedral. We offer a triple or double room with air conditioner, fan and windows for natural ventilation, private bathroom with hot and cold water 24 hrs a day. We also have a beautiful garden very green and lovely vegetation and hammock to get relax under the shadow of mangos trees where you can also enjoy excellent breakfast with fresh fruits and juices , creole and sea food are served , the specialty of the house is fish with coconut milk (Pescado a la Santa Barbara). Save parking in illuminated area during the night, Check in and check out flexible, telephone and laundry service . You can also speak English with Adrián , the owner and will be a pleasure to give you all the touristic information you need to know about Baracoa and Cuba. Baracoa is one of the nicest town in Cuba. Enjoy its unique vibe with locals. Immerse yourself in the fusion of Caribbean, Latin American, and African cultures by trying new cuisines or experiencing daily life as the locals do. When you stay in your own Baracoa House Rentals, you can easily fall into the rhythm of day-to-day life in Baracoa – as it really happens. Baracoa Vacations fit all sort of occasions as well. Escape on a romantic getaway, plan a business trip where you can unwind at the beach, or round up the family to reunite. Splitting the cost of a larger Baracoa Rental Home is also a great way to keep the reins on your wallet.

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  • Laundry svc
  • Kitchen
  • Air Conditioning
  • Non Smoking
  • Massage
  • CD-DVD Player
  • Airport Pick Up svc
  • Terrace/Balcony
  • Concierge
  • Night Club
  • 110/220 Voltage
  • Safe
  • Taxi Rental
  • Luggage Storage
  • Car Parking
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Children Friendly
  • Bike Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast svc
  • Bar

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