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The Best Beaches of Baracoa in Guantanamo Bay

Baracoa is a coastal city located in the province of Guantánamo. It is famous mainly for its beaches with crystal-clear waters, its delicious local food dishes and its tourist sites such as the Fuente de la Punta, the Seboruco Castle, the Independence Park or the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption.

The city is a cultural center that hosts several festivals, such as the Baracoa Song Festival, the Cocoa Festival and the Piojito puppet shows. It is also the perfect destination for those who enjoy outdoor activities, such as climbing, paragliding, swimming or fishing.

Some of the best beaches in Guantánamo are located in Baracoa, if you want to find out which ones they are just keep reading.

White Beach

Baracoa’s White Beach is a Caribbean paradise of white sand, calm sea, coconut trees and wonderful seaweed. This is a must stop when visiting Baracoa. The beach stretches between the Miel River and Baracoa. This beach offers the possibility of windsurfing, as well as boat rides and hiking. It is also perfect for diving, as its waters contain a great diversity of corals and seaweed. As a result, the beach is a popular destination for divers. Although there are some tourist establishments and restaurants nearby, this is a less used beach than most Caribbean destinations, which makes it even more interesting.

Playa Blanca Baracoa

Maguana Beach

Maguana Beach is located in Maguana Bay, in a place where life goes on peacefully among the pine trees. This popular beach is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, and is known for a wide variety of activities and attractions, as well as for its charming tropical restaurants where you can savor delicious local food. The beach also offers camping facilities and nearby there are apartments and vacation rental houses. Playa Maguana’s proximity to Baracoa, the Magic City, has meant a large increase in visitors to the area.

Playa Maguana

What to see and do in Baracoa, Guantánamo?

Baracoa is one of the most beautiful places in Guantanamo, located on the east coast of the island of Cuba. This city is famous for its exuberant nature: a tropical jungle, mountains, beaches, rivers, waterfalls and lakes.

As there is a lot to see and do in Baracoa, here are some recommended places and activities:

  • Visit La Farola
  • Explore the El Yunque de Baracoa Natural Park.
  • Visit some of its viewpoints
  • Visit the Independence Square and the Seboruco Castle.
  • Discover the Casa de la Trova

The Weather in Baracoa

Here you will be able to see the weather in Baracoa live:
BARACOA WEATHER

Map of Baracoa Beaches

In the following Map of Baracoa Beaches you will be able to locate beaches such as Playa Blanca or Playa Maguana: