Museo Arqueológico Cueva del Paraíso
Cueva del Paraíso
An archaeological museum set in a natural limestone cave, displaying Taíno burial remains, pottery and rock art.
Cueva del Paraíso is a limestone cave on the hillside south of the city, once used as a burial site by the Taíno people. The museum displays excavated human remains, pottery, stone tools and shell ornaments, along with reconstructions of Indigenous daily life. It's a great place to learn about Cuba's history before the arrival of the Spanish. There is a platform outside the cave with views over the town and the bay. Admission is about 3 CUC. Guides mostly speak Spanish. The museum is small, and a visit takes about 40 minutes.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- El Castillo de Seboruco
- Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción & Cruz de la Parra
- Casa de la Trova Baracoa
- Malecón de Baracoa
- Fuerte Matachín (Museo Municipal)
- Fuerte de la Punta
- Río Miel & Playa Blanca
- Finca Duaba