BARACOA CUBA

Flamingos of Baracoa Cuba

 Romantic Baracoa Cuba Vacation
 Baracoa Cuba has been named one of the most beautiful hidden gems of Cuba full of dreamy little boutique eco resorts that are prefect for romantic wedding  pirates getaway that is quite simply the most beautiful place in Cuba.

Baracoa is located on Cuba's southeast tip and protected by a deep wave of picturesque mountains. Even though Baracoa takes some time to to arrive their its well worth the trip for Smart Travelers and savvy Eco-friendly tourist who don't like the Luxury all inclusive resort approach to their Cuba holiday vacation.

Baracoa is a favorite hidden tourist resort that is not made for tourist because it has many self-contained and secluded little beaches and romantic Honeymoon resorts  that pulsate with a raw sexy energy that is truly astonishing for such a tiny Cuban resort area.

In the record s of History, Baracoa has the distinction of being the first town officially established by the Spanish Conquistadors in Cuba, founded by Diego de Velázquez in 1511 on a Cuban beach and rock christened Porto Santo in 1492 by Christopher Columbus who planted a cross on the Beach of Baracoa claiming it was the most beautiful beach he had ever seen.

Spanish conquistadors never quite succeeded in eliminating all the local indigenous population yet Baracoa is still the only city in Cuba where direct descendants of the Taíno Indians can still be found.
Cuban Legends around Baracoa natives present several myths and spooky legends constantly repeated to gullible Tourists and Cuban visitors.

BARACOA BEACH

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Baracoa is still as site to see for any Cuban holiday, surrounded by inspiring countryside, cacao trees that make Cuba's famous chocolate manufacturer,local brand Peter's Rum and Havana Club Rum make Baracoa  an absolute must on any Cuban Vacation excursion. Adventurous Tourist can stroll all around Baracoa, enjoying its laid back charm, tour local attractions including an excellent archeological museum with one of Cuba's best collections of per-Columbian artifacts or visit La Cruz de la Parra, the celebrated Gold Cross of Bracoa Cuba to have been built by Christopher Columbus over 500 years ago.

The Golden Baracoa Cross can be found in the picturesque Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, on the outskirts of Eco Parque Independencia, where tourists and local Cuban meet every night for drinks, Cuban Rum and of coarse, hot Salsa dancing on the beaches of Baracoa Cuba. What better way to spend a romantic vacation or even your honeymoon in Cuba.

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BARACOA CUBA GUIDE

Baracoa Restaurant in Cuba

BARACOA CUBA TOURIST
Cuba eastern most city is Baracoa which is the most remote location of the Cuban island. English Bay is a short drive from the city that was discovered by Christopher Columbus over 500 years ago as one of the best chocolate cities in the world. Baracoa has not been influenced at all by large tourism development despite the tranquil location and can be reached by car or boat from Santiago de Cuba  which is about a 4 hours ride or you can fly 2 hours by plane from Havana.  East of Baracoa you will find the Fuerte Matachín  which was built in 1802 where some very old houses and small museums are still open. West of Baracoa are the Fuerte La Punta which was built in 1803 which has a restaurant and beach next door. Also Fort El Castillo with a stunning view of the Baracoa two bays, is now Hotel El Castillo. While visiting Baracoa you must stop by the two music center near the central Parque de Independencia, the touristy Flan de Queso and the more traditional musical Casa de la Flana.

Close to Baracoa are twin rivers Miel and Toa rivers which have lots of beautiful waterfalls, the best known of which is El Saltadero, which is 17 m high. The 600m high mountain top of El Yunque or The Anvil, is 10 km to the west of Baracoa. It is a part of a older plateau and because of its isolation it has several unique species of plants and palms. Baracoa's official climb starts at camp El Yunque for Cubans only where a guide is cost you about 15 euro for personal tours.

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A short ride from Baracoa you can visit Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt located about 22km north then onto Salto Fino which is the highest waterfall in the Caribbean is produced by a sudden drop-off into the Arroyo del Infierno or Hell's stream, a tributary of the Quibijan river. Seventy rivers flow into the Toa river, which is the grandest river in Cuba. The 305-meter-high Salto Fino waterfall is recorded as the #1 Highest Water Fall in Cuba but also the 20th highest water chute in the world.It is a must see when you come visit BaRacoa Cuba.

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