A Day in Baracoa, Cuba [WATCH]
Video of a Day Trekking around Baracoa with a GoPro on my Head
Baracoa is on the far Eastern tip of Cuba and is one of the more difficult places to get to in Cuba. If you’re wondering whether it’s worth the long and difficult trip to get there, check out this video to see what it’s like. The small, quaint town of Baracoa is surrounded by lush rainforest, beaches, bays and a tabletop mountain you can hike up.
In this video, I trek out of the town and along the beach towards Parque Natural Majayara, where we hire a guide to take us to the viewpoint and caves to swim the natural pools inside. After we go alone to swim and watch the sunset from Playa Blanca (White Beach).
To immerse yourself in this awesome little town check out the video below:
Sightseeing Information
Want to know where I went and how much it cost me when I was there? Here’s a list of the time code and the information. Click on the timecode in the Youtube Description and it will take you to that exact point!
00:04 Our granny flat Casa Particular (homestay) in Baracoa $15USD (TOTAL) per night
00:14 Buying drinks at the service station. Probably cost about 50c for soft drink
00:38 Entry into Parque Natural Majayara $2 USD, hire a guide for the walk, tip
00:40 Local lady sells us chocolate made from Baracoa Coca and fresh coconut oil. Total: $2
00:59 The lookout over the beach and tabletop mountain
01:03 Coffee with the locals while it rains
01:19 Swim in the water inside the cave
01:37 Walk along the volcanic rock path
01:45 Being fed orange by a local
02:02 A swim at White Beach
02:15 Watch the sun set over the mountain
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Location Info
Place: Baracoa
Country: Cuba
Language: Spanish
Currency: 2 Currencies – Peso (CUP) and
Convertible Peso (CUC)
$1 USD =26.5CUP or 1.00CUC
I was there: January 2015
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What do you think of Baracoa? Would you make the difficult trip?
Crystal Egan
Passionate baby goat cuddler and part-time adventurer, Crystal can often be found doing headstands on the edges of cliffs, taking photos of abandoned buildings or sleeping on deserted islands with dangerous criminals. She has too many awesome stories and helpful tips to keep them all to herself so follow along and in return she will bring you inspiring pictures, travel videos and a whole load of fun!
I cant wait to go to Cuba and for $15 a night accommodation I can probably convince my husband to stay a while!
With Cuba opening up for Americans, it’s good to see posts on the topic. I bet many people will need this information soon.
Thanks for sharing! Cuba is on my bucket list.
Great post and I like the video of your day in Baracoa. The sunset looked amazing! I’ve always wanted to go to Cuba
Haha what a great video. Bet you got a few funny looks walking around with it on your head! Love Cuba and you’ve captured it well.
I’ve never thought it is that cheap! Would love to try the chocolate with fresh coconut oil!
I would totally go there!!! It looks like such an adventure! I’ve been to Cuba several times – but only to Varadero, Havana and Cayo Coco. I would love to explore those neck of the woods!
Also, I loved the song playing in your video! It made me dance along as I watched lol
What a fun vid! Cuba’s on my list. I really should’ve visited before the impending influx, but it’s all good. As long as I get there. The chocolate with fresh coconut oil sounds good.
I love the not as well known places and seems like it was absolutly worth the effort =)
I have been eyeing Cuba for a long time. I would love to go there soon! I simply love the retro transport and architectures.
This looks a hidden gem in Cuba. Never heard of Baracoa before reading this, although I don’t know an awful lot about Cuba anyway!