Cuba Today

History, Art, and Culture

August 15, 2016 - 15 de agosto de 2016

Happy 505th Anniversary, Baracoa! You're looking good! ¡Feliz 505 Aniversario, Baracoa! ¡Te ves bella! Thanks for the memories - Gracias...

One month of blogging!

Why Baracoa?

The prequel to Mango Rain (Lluvia de Mango) will be Mimi's Path (El Camino de Mimi), out this fall, and the story begins in Baracoa....

My Baracoa digs at a fort turned hotel...

El Castillo Hotel offers unparalleled views of the city from every angle, and great breezes in all the open areas (no central air; window...

First morning views of Baracoa

In the distance, the iconic El Yunque (the Anvil) mountain is a symbol of Baracoa. Below is a close up of this unusual mountain.

La Farola road to Baracoa

This remote location, however, was a major reason why the Spanish Conquistadores soon decided that other areas of the island were more...

Over 700 miles Havana to Baracoa

in Baracoa, over 700 miles later. The Autopista Nacional is a well maintained four lane highway that a few hours east of Havana merges...