Guantánamo Province
Cuba's easternmost province, where the town of Baracoa and the mountains and coast of Humboldt National Park remain remote and unspoiled.
Guantánamo Province occupies the far eastern end of Cuba, a mix of mountains and coastline with marked differences in climate. Baracoa, on the north coast, is one of the first Spanish settlements in Cuba and is known for its cacao, coconuts and the flat-topped El Yunque mountain. Nearby Alejandro de Humboldt National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rich biodiversity. The provincial capital, Guantánamo, is the home of the traditional music known as changüí, and Guantánamo Bay holds a US naval base. The dry season from November to April is the best time to visit. Travel is mainly by road, and Baracoa has a small airport.