Havana to Baracoa: 1,775 km road route across Cuba
The 1775 km route in Cuba from Havana to Baracoa covers the main cities of the island: Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Camagüey, Santiago de Cuba and the Cayo Islands. On the way there is the El Nicho waterfall and other significant geographical points of the island.
- Distance
- 1775.1 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Havana
- End
- Cayo Islands
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- Prusakov Live
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Havana — Capital city, starting point of the journey across the island.
- Santa Clara — City in central Cuba known for its revolutionary heritage.
- Cienfuegos — Coastal city with colonial architecture.
- El Nicho Waterfall — Natural waterfall attraction in the region.
- Trinidad — Historic colonial town preserving 18th-century architecture.
- Camagüey — City in eastern Cuba with colonial charm.
- Santiago de Cuba — Second-largest city in Cuba with rich cultural heritage.
- Baracoa — Easternmost city of Cuba, known for its tropical landscape.
- Cayo Islands — Archipelago with resort areas and natural beauty.
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Book apartments through Airbnb. There are no house numbers in Cuba, only street names – navigate verbally, asking the locals.
- Tip
- The operator's SIM card costs about $20. The Internet in Havana works tolerably, outside the city it is slow or does not work at all. Make sure to use a VPN.
- Avoid
- Forget about Uber, Google Maps, and banking apps in Cuba. Book a taxi through the La nave app.
- Save money
- Exchange currency with locals, not in official places. Dollars are more valuable. Rate: one dollar is equal to one euro, winning on the exchange is possible.
- Tip
- Electricity, water and gas are not guaranteed, especially in small towns. Grab a power bank, a flashlight, and a sense of humor.
- Food
- The best food can be tasted in the houses of the locals - plane trees, yuka, rice with beans. This is traditional Cuban cuisine that is not available in restaurants.
- Tip
- In Old Havana, it is safer for a tourist, but the real life of the city is in central Havana. Take a stroll through the non-touristy areas where Havana reveals its honest face.
- Tip
- Visit the Cigar Museum and the El Morro Fortress. Cigar master Jose Castellar with 6 Guinness World Records works there, and the legendary rum is also sold.
- Food
- The mojito was invented in the bar La Bodeguita del Medio, the Daiquiri - in the bar Floridita. Use these addresses for an authentic experience in Havana.
- Transport
- Car rentals in Cuba are complicated. All the nuances, tips and pitfalls are collected in Ko-fi and Instagram of the author of the video.
- Tip
- Excursions in Cuba without prepayment and at reasonable prices can be found in the 'Cuba Travel Guide' Telegram channel. There you can find local guides like Felix.
- Tip
- Guide Angelica knows Cuba like the back of her hand, offers tours around the country and dance lessons. Use her services for a deep immersion in the culture.
Video on this route
What is Cuba like outside the resorts? I drove all over the island to show you!