Baracoa, is a city located in the province of Guantánamo, in the eastern part of Cuba, with more than 500 years of existence.
The main products of the region are coconut, cocoa and coffee, although since the late 90s of the last century, tourism has become one of its main sources of income due to its extraordinary beauty.
Our Lady of the Assumption of Baracoa, is one of the best tourist destinations in Cuba, due to its natural attractions and the beauty of its historic center.
The access to the city, from the provincial capital Guantanamo, is an adventure, since it has to resort to a very peculiar path that meanders between the mountains and that takes the name of Viaducto de la Farola. This road has 11 overhanging bridges and its highest point is in the Alto de Cotilla.
At 61 km by road is the Punta de Maisí, the easternmost tip of Cuba, one of the most desert landscapes that can be found on the island where a lighthouse stands out, known as La Concha and from which, you can contemplate some views impressive On clear days you will have the opportunity to see Haiti, located 70 kilometers from Punta de Maisí.