Why go
- Municipality in Guantánamo, Cuba.
- Served by Alfredo Noa Díaz Airport (UMA).
History
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.
Where to stay
info.phcuban@gmail.com, 128 Calixto Garcia, Baracoa, Cuba · casa-baracoa.com
9G22+5JW, Jose Marti, Baracoa, Cuba
9F2X+GQQ, Calixto Garcia, Baracoa, Cuba
8GX3+G9Q info.phcuban@gmail.com, Baracoa, Cuba
8GX3+96V info.phcuban@gmail.com, Baracoa, Cuba
8GX2+GC9, Mariana Grajales, Baracoa, Cuba
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8GX4+623 info.phcuban@gmail.com, Baracoa, Cuba
y, Calle Maceo #168 A entre Céspedes, Ciro Frias, Baracoa, Cuba
8GW3+C4J, Cespedes, Baracoa, Cuba
info.phcuban@gmail.com.site, 8 calle Jesús Menéndez, Baracoa, Cuba
8GX2+5FP, Baracoa, Cuba
info.phcuban@gmail.com, 297 Jose Marti, Baracoa, Cuba
22 Frank Pais, Baracoa, Cuba
Indoor
Baracoa, Cuba
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Restaurants & places to go
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air conditioning · 82 Malecón, Baracoa, 97310 · marcopolo.baracoa.co
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 151 Calixto García
Coffee Shop, Fish, Local, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 123 José Martí, Baracoa
Fish, Seafood, Local, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Chicken, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 58 Avenida Malecón, 97310
Burger, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · José Marti, 97310
Spanish, Diner, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · Antonio Maceo
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · 155 Félix Ruena, 97310
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:30 · 38-A Ciro Frías
Caribbean, Regional, International, Restaurant · Caribbean/Regional restaurant · 133 Antonio Maceo, 97310
Chicken, Coffee Shop, Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Chicken/Coffee Shop restaurant · 123 José Martí
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 114 José Martí
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · s/n Máximo Gómez
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · Antonio Maceo, Baracoa
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · José Martí, 97310
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 134 Calixto García
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · Flor Crombet
Burger, Chicken, Fish, Sandwich, Cafe · Burger/Chicken cafe · 171 José Martí, Baracoa
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant · José Martí, 97310
Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 158-A Calixto García
Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:00-23:00 · 178 José Martí
Cafe · Features: outdoor seating
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant · Flor Crombet
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · 133 Antonio Maceo, Baracoa, 97310
Fast Food · fast food
Cafe · cafe · Antonio Maceo, Baracoa
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:30 · Frank País, Baracoa
Cafe · cafe · Primero de Abril, Baracoa
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-23:30 · Frank País, Baracoa
Restaurant · restaurant · 76 Avenida Malecón
Restaurant · restaurant · Maravi
Restaurant · Features: vegan options
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Restaurant · restaurant · Antonio Maceo, Baracoa
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Restaurant · restaurant · 10 Ciro Frías, Baracoa
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Airports
Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) 2.1 km to the centre
Baracoa, 14, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Orestes Acosta Airport (MOA) 56 km to the centre
Moa, 11, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Alfredo Noa Díaz Airport (UMA) 38 km to the centre
Maisí, 14, CU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry to cross Rio Miel
Ferry terminal · 2.6 km from the centre
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Alfredo Noa Díaz Airport (UMA); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ferry to cross Rio Miel, 2.6 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Baracoa, Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing