famous road
La Farola
A 1960s mountain highway climbing over 600 m through 11 bridges and dense rainforest to reach isolated Baracoa: one of the Caribbean's great engineering drives, with roadside stalls selling cucurucho.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Guantánamo Province, Cuba · North America
Baracoa is worth a stop: 40 minutes from La Máquina, 20km from La Farola.
Baracoa is a town located in Guantánamo Province, Cuba. With a population of 48,362, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Baracoa sits in Cuba. It's in the America/Havana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Baracoa to your route.
Baracoa, whose full original name is Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa ('Our Lady of the Assumption of 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 firstRead more
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 (the basis for its nickname Ciudad Primada, 'First City').
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Baracoa.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Baracoa.
Baracoa offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Baracoa with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Baracoa as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Baracoa is located in Guantánamo Province, Cuba, North America. The coordinates are 20.3471 latitude, -74.4962 longitude.
Baracoa has a population of approximately 48,362 people, making it a town in Cuba.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Baracoa as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Baracoa. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
2 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
A 1960s mountain highway climbing over 600 m through 11 bridges and dense rainforest to reach isolated Baracoa: one of the Caribbean's great engineering drives, with roadside stalls selling cucurucho.
20 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Cuba's most biodiverse park, 711 km² of serpentine rock and rainforest in the far east where poor soils drove extraordinary endemism: home to the tiny bee hummingbird and the possibly-surviving ivory-billed woodpecker.
54 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Baracoa.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning