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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 Particular Rafael Navarro Gallardo Baracoa (Guantanamo) - Baracoa

  • 6 Sleeps
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Minimum stay 1 Night
Casa Particular Rafael Navarro Gallardo ' Casa "La Terraza de Baracoa” - Baracoa Vacation Rentals: The house is in the center of the city 500 meters from the cathedral and Casa de la Trova “Traditional music house). Also, close to the cultural and commercial center. The house is located in small and very quiet street, no noise. It is a separate room, type like pent-house, with balcony, terrace with sea view, and view to the roofs of the colonial city + the mountains of Baracoa. The room is very wide with a capacity of more than two persons, bathroom, water (hot and cold), and windows for the 4 corners, air conditioner, balcony, garden of medicinal plants and flowers, fridge and all types of accommodations. The owners are teachers, ADIS is an English teacher, RAFAEL is a professor of geography, he knows the area and can arrange excursions, they live alone. ADIS is a very good cook, specializing in traditional and typical dishes. ALSO offered: laundry, bike rental, tour organization, salsa dance lessons, Spanish and traditional cuisine, especially fish in coconut milk and other


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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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Season From To Weekly Daily
High Season 01/11/2024 23/12/2024 € 175,00 € 25,00
Peak Season 24/12/2024 03/01/2025 € 175,00 € 25,00
High Season 04/01/2025 31/03/2025 € 175,00 € 25,00

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