Beach near Guantanamo, Cuba

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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Local time

272,801

Population

4,510 miles away

Weather in Guantanamo

Thu

35°

Fri

34°

Sat

34°

Know before you go

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°2

Feb

29°5

Mar

30°6

Apr

30°11

May

31°13

Jun

32°11

Jul

34°10

Aug

33°14

Sep

33°16

Oct

32°19

Nov

30°10

Dec

30°5

Average 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

  1. Downtown Lyceum

    movie theater

    4.7 km

  2. 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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