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About Guantanamo

Located in southeast Cuba, Guantanamo is situated within the former Oriente Province, known as the Guantanamo Province today. The city has a population of approximately 200 thousand. The United States Naval Base Guantanamo Bay is located 15 km from the city. The city’s important economic resources are cocoa and coffee as well as sugarcane production from large farms nearby. Guantanamo generally has a tropical climate. There are coffee trees in almost every part of the city. The city enjoys light winds that blow from the Atlantic Ocean. You can feel Spanish and African influences throughout Guantanamo. One intriguing feature of the city would be the plethora of vibrant and amateur music groups on street corners.

Malls, gift shops, and bazaars are full of various souvenirs. Guantanamo cuisine is generally described as a mix of Spanish and Caribbean. Menus feature a wide variety of flavors, from pork to seafood, with the most popular being corn and black beans. The city’s main tourist sites include the Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, and Fuerte de la Punta. Nature lovers can enjoy regularly organized boat tours on the Yumurí River and Toa River. The Mariana Grajales Airport is the closest airport that serves the city.

Transportation to Guantanamo City Center from Airport

Mariana Grajales Airport

Los Canos Airport is located 16 kilometers from the city of Guantanamo. You can use a taxi or rent a car to get to the city center from the airport. In both cases it is possible to reach Guantanamo city center in maximum 25 minutes.

Taxi

You can easily see the taxi stops after landing. The taxis provide 24/7 transport service direct to Guantanamo city center for 8-10 dollars. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by taxi.

Car Rental

You can rent your car by going to one of the local and foreign car rental companies located at the arrival terminal of Los Canos Airport. All you need is to have a license and a credit card with international validity. You should use Carr Central de Cuba route to go to Guantanamo city center by the car you rented.

Weather in Guantanamo

DayMin - Max
SundayMin 21ºC - Max 30ºC
MondayMin 20ºC - Max 30ºC
TuesdayMin 20ºC - Max 29ºC
WednesdayMin 20ºC - Max 31ºC
ThursdayMin 20ºC - Max 30ºC

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