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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-15.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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