baracoa .org - All the information about Baracoa, first Cuban capital and one of the first Spanish settlements in America.

Landscapes

The most beautiful landscapes in Cuba are found in Baracoa and anyone who thinks that is an exaggeration is invited to come and see them.

Baracoa, mountains landscape

The palm is present in all the panoramas in extraordinary profusion and in an unequalled size.

Baracoa, mountains landscape

The sea, rivers, mountains and forests in this area at the northeastern tip of Cuba pro vide excellent conditions for ecotourism.

Baracoa, river landscape

The mountains are covered with ram forest, pine, holm oak and gallery forests. Baracoa, the first Spanish settlement in Cuba, was founded on the narrow coastal plain where the many rivers ¡n the area run into the sea.

Baracoa, river landscape

The vegetation is exuberant, because the area is one of the wettest in the country and its abundant network of rivers means that the predominant colour in the region is green.

Baracoa, river landscape

Amongst the best-known rivers are the Yumuri, the Miel, the Macaguanigua, the Duaba and the Toa.

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