Guantánamo district, Cuba

Places to visit near Baracoa

Baracoa is a town in Guantánamo district, Cuba, home to about 48,362 people. Within 50 km by road there are 147 places to visit — 39 beaches & coast, 18 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (1 km), Cruz de La Parra (2 km) and Yunque de Baracoa (10 km).

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Baracoa, Cuba
Baracoa, Guantánamo district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Baracoa at a glance

Location
Guantánamo district, Cuba
Population
about 48,362
Coordinates
20.3471° N, 74.4962° W
Places within 50 km
147 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Baracoa

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Beaches & coast near Baracoa

61 beaches & coast within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Playa Caribes (1 km); the best-known is Playa Miel (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Baracoa

42 churches within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baracoa

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Lookout (3 km); the best-known is Yunque de Baracoa (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Baracoa

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Monumento A José Martí (1 km); the best-known is Cruz de La Parra (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Baracoa

19 parks within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Parque José Martí (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Baracoa

15 museums within 100 km of Baracoa. The closest is Galería de Arte "Eliseo Osorios" (1 km); the best-known is Casa del Combatiente (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Baracoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baracoa
  2. 1 km Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción · church, Guantánamo
  3. 2 km Cruz de La Parra · heritage site, Guantánamo
  4. 9 km Yunque de Baracoa · viewpoint, Guantánamo
  5. 10 km La Cueva del Paraiso · cave, Guantánamo
  6. 1 km Casa del Combatiente · museum, Guantánamo
  7. 0 km Back to Baracoa

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How to reach Baracoa

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    Within 15 km of Baracoa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Baracoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3961Playa Caribes (1 km)
    Churches1842Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2737Lookout (3 km)
    Other attractions2233Fénix (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1121Monumento A José Martí (1 km)
    Parks519Parque José Martí (1 km)
    Museums915Galería de Arte "Eliseo Osorios" (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Parque Natural Majayara (4 km)
    Caves46La Cueva del Paraiso (1 km)
    Waterfalls66Waterfall Viewpoint (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Cayo del Medio (45 km)
    Treks11Alexander Humbold Park Hike (37 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Nuevo Mundo Dam (70 km)

    Baracoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Baracoa?

    Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (church, about 1 km), Cruz de La Parra (heritage site, about 2 km), Yunque de Baracoa (viewpoint, about 10 km), Casa del Combatiente (museum, about 1 km), La Cueva del Paraiso (cave, about 1 km), Fuerte Matachín (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Baracoa?

    147 places on Spotwander: 39 beaches & coast, 18 churches, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Baracoa?

    Playa Caribes, about 1 km by road; Bahía de Baracoa (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Baracoa?

    Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Pentecostal (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Baracoa?

    Lookout, about 3 km by road; Mirador del Yunque (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Baracoa?

    Start in Baracoa, visit Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción, then Cruz de La Parra, then Yunque de Baracoa, then La Cueva del Paraiso, then Casa del Combatiente, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Baracoa?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Baracoa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Baracoa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Baracoa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.