Places to visit near

Guanabacoa

Guanabacoa is a city in Havana district, Cuba of about 112,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 233 places to visit: 102 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast and 29 museums. The must-see places are Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula, Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asís and Parroquia del Espíritu Santo.

23.1252° N, 82.3007° WPop. 112,964

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Within 30 km210 places
Within 50 km233
Must-see37
Notable231
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Guanabacoa

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:20 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Guanabacoa
  2. Iglesia de San Francisco de Paulachurch · 30 min
  3. Castillo del Príncipeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. National Aquariumpark · 45 min
  5. Acuario del Parque Leninnature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Hemingway House Havanamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Guanabacoa
Today’s loopGuanabacoaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Guanabacoa?

Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula (church, about 6 km), Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asís (church, about 6 km), Parroquia del Espíritu Santo (church, about 6 km), Abdallah Mosque (mosque, about 6 km), Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (museum, about 7 km), Castle of the Royal Force (heritage site, about 7 km).

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

233 places on Spotwander: 102 forts & heritage, 29 beaches & coast, 29 museums, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Guanabacoa?

Palacio de Los Matrimonios, about 5 km by road; Restos del Fuerte de San Diego (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Guanabacoa?

Bay of Havana, about 5 km by road; Boca de Cojímar (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Guanabacoa?

Start in Guanabacoa, visit Iglesia de San Francisco de Paula, then Castillo del Príncipe, then National Aquarium, then Acuario del Parque Lenin, then Hemingway House Havana, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.