Artemisa district, Cuba

Places to visit near Bauta

Bauta is a town in Artemisa district, Cuba, home to about 45,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 249 places to visit — 109 forts & heritage, 32 beaches & coast, 28 museums and 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Mausoleo al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético (10 km), Playa Habana (10 km) and Bejucal Municipal Museum (22 km).

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Bauta, Cuba
Bauta, Artemisa district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bauta at a glance

Location
Artemisa district, Cuba
Population
about 45,768
Coordinates
22.9823° N, 82.5472° W
Places within 50 km
249 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Bauta

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Forts & heritage near Bauta

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Complejo Monumentario al General Antonio Maceo (9 km); the best-known is Mausoleo al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bauta

36 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Boca de Baracoa (9 km); the best-known is Playa Habana (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Bauta

30 museums within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Marianao Museum (19 km); the best-known is Bejucal Municipal Museum (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bauta

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Laguna El Doctor (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Bauta

16 caves within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Caverna Ojo de Agua (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bauta

9 churches within 100 km of Bauta. The closest is Iglesia Jesús de Miramar (22 km); the best-known is Parroquia del Espíritu Santo (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bauta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bauta
  2. 10 km Playa Habana · beach, Artemisa
  3. 18 km National Aquarium · park, Havana
  4. 17 km Acuario del Parque Lenin · nature spot, Havana
  5. 13 km Bejucal Municipal Museum · museum, Mayabeque
  6. 14 km Mausoleo al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético · heritage site, Havana
  7. 10 km Back to Bauta

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How to reach Bauta

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    Within 15 km of Bauta

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bauta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage109110Complejo Monumentario al General Antonio Maceo (9 km)
    Beaches & coast3236Boca de Baracoa (9 km)
    Museums2830Marianao Museum (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2327Laguna El Doctor (10 km)
    Other attractions1617José Martí (27 km)
    Caves1516Caverna Ojo de Agua (13 km)
    Churches99Iglesia Jesús de Miramar (22 km)
    Parks77National Aquarium (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints57Acantilado del Río Almendares (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Bajos de Santa Ana (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Abdallah Mosque (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Soroa Waterfall (65 km)

    Bauta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bauta?

    Mausoleo al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético (heritage site, about 10 km), Playa Habana (beach, about 10 km), Bejucal Municipal Museum (museum, about 22 km), National Aquarium (park, about 23 km), Acuario del Parque Lenin (nature spot, about 25 km), Havana Zoological Garden (garden, about 26 km).

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

    249 places on Spotwander: 109 forts & heritage, 32 beaches & coast, 28 museums, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bauta?

    Complejo Monumentario al General Antonio Maceo, about 9 km by road; Caida En Combate de Antonio Maceo (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Bauta?

    Boca de Baracoa, about 9 km by road; Playa Habana (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bauta?

    Marianao Museum, about 19 km by road; Bejucal Municipal Museum (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bauta?

    Start in Bauta, visit Playa Habana, then National Aquarium, then Acuario del Parque Lenin, then Bejucal Municipal Museum, then Mausoleo al Soldado Internacionalista Soviético, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bauta?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Bauta

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