Archive for the ‘Baracoa’ Category

FITCuba 2014

  On the 6th of May this year’s FITCuba will commence, once again held at the Morro Cabaña Castle in Havana Cuba, where it has been held for the past 9 years. Cuba’s annual MICE event is chaired by the top brass of the Ministry of Tourism or MINTUR. The Cuban tourism convention is designed […]

Car Rental in Cuba – Online Comparison winter 2010

As the Christmas season approaches many of you are looking for Car Rental in Cuba. We´ve compiled this from recommendations at Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, Trivago, Amadeus. Car Rental in Cuba from USA Here is a short comparison of some of the Cuba Car Rental Companies who offer online reservations. Transtur Rent A Car – […]

Villa Yunque Baracoa

Villa Yunque Baracoa Address: Santa Rosa de Duaba 456, Baracoa [Show more information or Book It]

Hostal La Habanera

Fronting the Plaza de la Independencia, this recently renovated downtown colonial structure is an atmospheric, affordable, and perfectly located option. The rooms are all spacious, with high ceilings, bright patterned bed linens, rattan headboards, and sparkling tile floors. All come with two twin beds, and for a budget option, you'll be surprised to find a […]

Hostal La Rusa

Hotel La Rusa Offers 12 air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom, radio, and telephone. TV set, bar and restaurant within Luxuriant tropical vegetation, virgin and clear beaches, pure air and history, are some of the attractions to be found in Baracoa, the easternmost point on the isle of Cuba. Baracoa enjoys the privilege of being the first […]

Villa Gaviota Baracoa

This city hotel, comprising a total of 34 rooms on 2 floors, is set in a converted colonial fort. Set at the top of an elevation, it offers guests panoramic views of the mountains, the city and one of the three bays situated close by. The famous Yunque de Baracoa can be clearly seen from […]

El Castillo

El Castillo Hotel is located in an ancient Spanish fortress. The tavern-bar is like a mirador in front of the bay, the city and Miel river. Only 2 km from Baracoa´s airport. Address: Calle Calixto García, Reparto Paraíso, Baracoa. [Show more information or Book It]

Porto Santo

Porto Santo was the name given by Admiral Christopher Columbus to Baracoa. From the hotel, you can tour the mountains, admire La Farola viaduct or go on a trip in "cayucas" on the Toa river. It is only half a kilometer away from Baracoa's airport. Address: Carretera del Aeropuerto, Reparto Jaitesico. Baracoa. Guantánamo [Show more […]

General History

Coming from the very heart of the American continent, from the Orinoco-Amazonas region, arrived the first inhabitants of the island. They called themselves Tainan and were more developed than the other two aborigines settlements: Guanahatabeyes and Siboneyes. Tainans were harvest people and hunters, their population was over 100 000 inhabitants. On October 27,1492 Admiral Christopher […]

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