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.
