Baracoa
Cuba · Provincia de Guant�namoCU
Municipality in Guantánamo, Cuba
Baracoa, whose full original name is Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa, is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. The area was visited by Admiral Christopher Columbus on November 27, 1492, and a settlement founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar on August 15, 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba and was its first capital.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 78,056
- Coordinates
- 20.347, -74.496
- Timezone
- America/Havana
- Elevation
- 710 m
Overview of Baracoa
Travellers heading to Provincia de Guant�namo, Cuba will find Baracoa, a medium-sized town. Its resident count stands at approximately 78,056. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, water sports and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 710 metres.
Things to do in Baracoa
Nature in Baracoa
(20)The nature shortlist for Baracoa: Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Baracoa is actually tagged with. Altogether 20 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Baracoa
(11)For water sports, expect Bodyboard, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Baracoa.
Culture in Baracoa
(10)Looking for culture? Baracoa has Ancient Ruins, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. The list follows Baracoa's own activity tags.
Adventure in Baracoa
(7)Under adventure, Baracoa is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Escape Room. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Baracoa.
Sports in Baracoa
(6)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails, Horse Trails, Hunting and Trail Running. Everything listed here comes from what Baracoa is actually tagged with. Altogether 6 options are tagged here.
Family in Baracoa
(3)For family, expect Aquariums, Playgrounds and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Baracoa's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Baracoa
(3)Our data lists Festival, Music and Nightlife as nightlife options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Baracoa.
Wellness in Baracoa
(3)Baracoa records Farms, Ranches and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Baracoa's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Baracoa
(1)Baracoa records Secret under other activities. Everything listed here comes from what Baracoa is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Baracoa
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Baracoa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Baracoa, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: America/Havana.
Similar destinations
Places near Baracoa that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Baracoa known for?
- Baracoa, in Provincia de Guant�namo, Cuba, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 78,056 residents.
- What can you do in Baracoa?
- Recorded activities in Baracoa include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Gardens. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Baracoa?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Baracoa stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Baracoa located?
- Baracoa is located in Provincia de Guant�namo, Cuba. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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