Fuerte Matachín (Museo Municipal)
Fuerte Matachín
A Spanish fortress from the early 19th century, now the municipal museum, which tells the story of the first town in Cuba and its 500-year history.
Fuerte Matachín was built around 1802 at the eastern end of the Malecón and is one of three Spanish forts that guarded the bay. Today it is the municipal museum, displaying Taíno artifacts, colonial-era objects, the history of the cacao and banana trade, and stories of local legendary figures. Old cannons remain on the walls, offering views over the bay and El Yunque. The museum is small, and you can see it in about half an hour. Admission is about 1 CUC.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Malecón de Baracoa
- Casa de la Trova Baracoa
- Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción & Cruz de la Parra
- Museo Arqueológico Cueva del Paraíso
- El Castillo de Seboruco
- Fuerte de la Punta
- Río Miel & Playa Blanca
- Finca Duaba