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Baracoa

City in Guantánamo, Cuba

Overview

Baracoa is Cuba's oldest city, set against lush mountains and tucked beside the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its rich cocoa culture and colonial charm, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and warm hospitality. Its winding streets, colorful facades, and proximity to rainforests set it apart from other Cuban cities.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Guantánamo
Population
78,056
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
20.35°, -74.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$600
Local Cost
$358
Local Income
$35
Cashless
8
English
15
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
25.2°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
19.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
779 mm
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
9
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BCA
Distance
2 km

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1 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Plaza Cacique Hatuey

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Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Record updated 2026-04-04.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-15.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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