
Guantanamo Travel Guide
Cuba
Guantanamo is a city in eastern Cuba with a population of 272,801. It lies in the country’s Caribbean region and uses Cuba’s local time.
Travellers arriving by air can use Guantanamo Naval Air Station (NBW) or Mariana Grajales Airport (GAO). There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so beach trips require looking beyond the immediate area.
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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 Guantanamo
Jan
29°2Feb
29°5Mar
30°6Apr
30°11May
31°13Jun
32°11Jul
34°10Aug
33°14Sep
33°16Oct
32°19Nov
30°10Dec
30°5Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Guantanamo
Kittery Beach
0.8 km away
Windmill Beach
1.3 km away
Blind Beach
3.3 km away
Blue Beach
4.1 km away
Salinas Schueg
4.1 km away
Cuzco Beach
4.8 km away
Cable Beach
6.4 km away
Playa del Este
7.1 km away
Things to do in Guantanamo
Downtown Lyceum
movie theater
4.7 km
Penjara Guantánamo
historic site
0.3 km
Getting there
Guantanamo Naval Air Station · 11.8 km
Mariana Grajales Airport · 21.2 km
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