'''Guantanamo''' province is in Cuba.

Regions

Cities

  • Guantanamo City
  • Baracoa
  • Punta de Maisi
  • Boca de Yumari
  • Other destinations

  • Guantanamo Bay US Naval Base
  • Understand

    '''Venceremos''', [http://www.venceremos.co.cu] is the local periodical.

    Talk

    People in this area of Cuba have had very little contact with foreigners, and often display a great deal of curiosity over, for example, digital cameras. People here, especially the younger generation, love to hear about the outside world.

    Get in

    Trains to Havana also stop at Holguin, Honduras, Manuel Tames, Martires de la Frontera, San Anselmo and Yayal. Flights from Havana to Guantanamo city in a small soviet jet.

    Get around

    See

    This place is essentially dull.

    There is a parade ground with monuments to the Revolution, opposite the Hotel Islazul, Guantanamo city. It is possible to arrange tours to the American military base through this hotel for around $40. However, as the author found, this service is not always available.

    Itineraries

    Do

    Eat

    Drink

    Stay safe

    The local 'Hotel Islazul,' in the North of Guantanamo city, provides basic hospitality and meals. They claim no responsibility for lost possessions, and provide no safe. Please bear in mind that many Cubans don't earn as much as $30 a month. The cisterns of the lavatories provide good hiding places.