Baracoa Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Cuba
About Baracoa
Shielded by heavy mountains on one side and the Atlantic ocean on the other, Baracoa has historically been isolated from the rest of Cuba; until the 1960s, it could only be accessed by sea. This isolation has contributed to much of Baracoa's distinct identity from the rest of Cuba. It is believed that Baracoa is where Columbus first landed on American soil, making it truly the first city of the modern Americas. Baracoa was formally established as the first of Diego Velazquez' villas in 1511, and was Cuba's capital until 1515, when the capital was moved to Santiago in part due to Baracoa's remoteness. In the coming centuries, Baracoa, simultaneously close and remote from the rest of Cuba, thrived off piracy and developed a culture distinct from the rest of the island. French settlers fleei
Top Attractions in Baracoa
Explore the best things to see and do in Baracoa:
- ★Alejandro de Humbold National Park (Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt)
- ★Asiento Taino
- ★Baseball stadium
- ★Cascada (Waterfall)
- ★Castillo de Seboruco
- ★Cucurucho Factory (Fábrica de Cucuruchu)
- ★El Yunque
- ★Finca Duaba
Where to Eat in Baracoa
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baracoa chocolate
- 🍴Coconut milk sauce
- 🍴Cucurucho
- 🍴Plain Coconut
Where to Stay in Baracoa
- 🏨Casa Alejandro y Susana
- 🏨Casa Colonial Gustavo y Yalina
- 🏨Clara Silot y Victor
- 🏨Hotel El Castillo
- 🏨Hotel La Rusa
- 🏨Nelsy Borges Teran
Baracoa Travel Guide Sections
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