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When's the best time to visit Baracoa?

The high season for visitors is Dec - Apr when the weather is usually sunny, mostly dry and not too humid, though there can be cool days. Hurricanes and tropical storms are possible Aug - Nov. The sea is calmer in winter on the south and west coasts (Nov - Apr) and in summer on the north coast (May - Sep).

For more detailed information visit our When To Go section.

What's the official language in Baracoa?

Spanish

How do I get local currency in Baracoa?

For the latest currency information, please see our main FAQs page for Cuba.

What's the time difference between Baracoa and UK?

GMT -5 hours; usually there is daylight saving in the summer but it is a moveable feast.

What places combine well with Baracoa?

From the northern Cayes: Sancti Spíritus (89 km) small, unspoilt colonial town; Cienfuegos (177 km) the Pearl of the South; Trinidad, Cuba’s best preserved colonial city, (198 km).

How do I get to Baracoa?

It's an epic journey by road from Havana to Baracoa (almost 1000km), and most travellers take several days via points of interest along the way. The nearest international airport serving Europe is at Holguin (250km, 5 hours)

If you still have questions, please contact us and one of our Travel Experts will be happy to help.

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