A Small Island with a Big Past: What to See in Cuba

06 Baracoa

Baracoa is located on the far eastern tip of Cuba and is Cuba's oldest and most isolated city. Because it lies between the mountains and the coast, this is one of the wettest regions in Cuba and features lush, deep green foliage. The city remained relatively isolated from the time it was founded in 1511 until 1964 which allowed it to develop without much outside influence. There's a big music scene here and it's not far from some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.