Cuba's First Peoples

before 1492

Before the Spanish arrived, Cuba was home to the Taíno, Ciboney and Guanahatabey peoples, who farmed, fished and lived across the island. Sites in the east — around Baracoa and Banes — preserve the strongest traces of their villages, tools and culture.

Guantánamo

Guantánamo is a city in Guantánamo province, Cuba. It is known for local culture, history and architecture.

Holguín

Holguín is a city in Holguín province, Cuba. It is known for local culture, history and nature.

Baracoa

Guantánamo

Baracoa is a town in Guantánamo province, Cuba. It is known for nature, beaches, history and food.