Guantánamo district, Cuba

Places to visit near Maisí

Maisí is a town in Guantánamo district, Cuba, home to about 28,276 people. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 29 beaches & coast, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Faro de Punta de Maisí (1 km), Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción (47 km) and Cruz de La Parra (49 km).

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

Maisí at a glance

Location
Guantánamo district, Cuba
Population
about 28,276
Coordinates
20.2467° N, 74.1518° W
Places within 50 km
104 (3 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 Maisí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Maisí: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Maisí

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Punta de Maisí (1 km); the best-known is Playa Barigua (24 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maisí

30 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Faro de Punta de Maisí (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Maisí

20 churches within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Español (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Maisí

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Cristóbal Colón (46 km); the best-known is Cruz de La Parra (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Maisí

9 museums within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Museo Municipal (46 km); the best-known is Fuerte Matachín (46 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Maisí

6 parks within 100 km of Maisí. The closest is Parque La Máquina (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Maisí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 99 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maisí
  2. 1 km Faro de Punta de Maisí · viewpoint, Guantánamo
  3. 25 km Playa Barigua · beach, Guantánamo
  4. 23 km Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción · church, Guantánamo
  5. 2 km Cruz de La Parra · heritage site, Guantánamo
  6. 29 km La Cueva · cave, Guantánamo
  7. 19 km Back to Maisí

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How to reach Maisí

    All places near Maisí by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maisí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2944Punta de Maisí (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1630Faro de Punta de Maisí (1 km)
    Other attractions2022Villa Punta de Maisí (1 km)
    Churches1520Español (1 km)
    Forts & heritage911Cristóbal Colón (46 km)
    Museums89Museo Municipal (46 km)
    Parks26Parque La Máquina (12 km)
    Waterfalls06Waterfall Viewpoint (56 km)
    Caves34La Cueva (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Estación Biológica de Flora y Fauna (1 km)
    Treks01Alexander Humbold Park Hike (82 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Cayo del Medio (89 km)

    Maisí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maisí?

    Faro de Punta de Maisí (viewpoint, about 1 km), La Cueva (cave, about 19 km), Playa Barigua (beach, about 24 km), Español (church, about 1 km), Estación Biológica de Flora y Fauna (nature spot, about 1 km), Villa Punta de Maisí (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 29 beaches & coast, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 other attractions, 15 churches, 9 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest beach to Maisí?

    Punta de Maisí, about 1 km by road; Playa Maisí (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maisí?

    Faro de Punta de Maisí, about 1 km by road; Cuesta de Los Chivos Viewpoint (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maisí?

    Español, about 1 km by road; Iglesia San Isidro Labrador (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maisí?

    Start in Maisí, visit Faro de Punta de Maisí, then Playa Barigua, then Basílica Menor e Iglesia Parroquial Mayor de Nuestra Señora de Asunción, then Cruz de La Parra, then La Cueva, and drive back — about 99 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maisí?

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

    Towns near Maisí

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