Guantánamo
Guantanamo province is in Cuba.
Cities
Other destinations
- 1 Guantánamo Bay
- US Naval Base
Understand
Venceremos [dead link] is the local periodical.
Talk
People in this area of Cuba have had very little contact with foreigners, and often display a great deal of curiosity over, for example, digital cameras. People here, especially the younger generation, love to hear about the outside world.
Get in
Trains to Havana also stop at Guantánamo city, Holguin, Honduras, Manuel Tames, Martires de la Frontera, San Anselmo and Yayal. Flights from Havana to Guantánamo city in a small soviet jet.
Get around
See
There is a parade ground with monuments to the Revolution, opposite the Hotel Islazul, Guantanamo city. It is possible to arrange tours to the American military base through this hotel for around $40. However, as the author found, this service is not always available.
Do
Eat
Drink
Stay safe
The local 'Hotel Islazul,' in the North of Guantanamo city, provides basic hospitality and meals. They claim no responsibility for lost possessions, and provide no safe.