Baracoa Travel Guide
Cuba
Baracoa is a coastal city in eastern Cuba with a population of 48,362. Its position on Cuba’s eastern coast makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline.
Travellers arriving by air use Baracoa Airport, also known as BCA. Playa de Toa is the named nearby beach, 4.9 kilometres from the city, making it the closest listed option for a beach visit.
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Pays in CUP
Plug type Type A & Type B & Type C & Type L (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 106
Dial code +53
Tipping: Tipping in Cuba is appreciated for good service, though not always expected as salaries are generally low. While state-run establishments may technically prohibit tipping, it's generally accepted discreetly. Private businesses are more accustomed to receiving tips.
Best time to visit Baracoa
Jan
26°21Feb
26°19Mar
27°19Apr
27°23May
28°24Jun
29°22Jul
30°27Aug
30°22Sep
30°20Oct
30°23Nov
28°25Dec
26°24Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Baracoa
Playa de Miel
1.4 km away
Playa de Toa
4.9 km away
Playa Manguana
15.6 km away
Playa Bariguá
16.6 km away
Playa Cascajo
21.5 km away
Playa de Nibujón
21.9 km away
Playa Pinca
24.1 km away
Things to do in Baracoa
Bahía de Baracoa
historic site
0.6 km
Boca del Duaba
historic site
3.7 km
Parque Central
park
0.4 km
6ta Iglesia Bautista "Puerta de Salvación"
christian place of worship
1.1 km
Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia
christian place of worship
0.2 km
Baracoa Cuba
historic site
0.4 km
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
christian place of worship
0.4 km
5ta Iglesia Bautista Monte Horeb
religious organization
0.6 km
Getting there
Baracoa Airport · 0 km
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