La Punta, Baracoa. Cuba

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• Ave. Malecon y Maceo. Baracoa, Cuba
• Daily
• (5321) 645224
• Destination: Baracoa

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A converted fort, erected in 1803, now houses a restaurant.On a covered terrace within the walls of one of the original three forts in Baracoa, this state-run restaurant is an elegant, tranquil spot, perfect for lunch. It has good service and well-prepared dishes like dorado and pargo (grilled fish), and stuffed jaiba (sea crab). Typical Cuban dishes like beefsteak, pork, and fried chicken are also available. Although the walls of the fort block most of the views, especially from the tables, if you walk around the grounds, you can peek through the canon slots at the Atlantic Ocean, Baracoa bay, and some stunning scenery. The bar, oddly enough, is open 24 hours.

La Punta is located in Baracoa

Baracoa, located in the easternmost part of Cuba, has become one of the top tourist attractions in Guantanamo Province. Baracoa's verdant mountains and the many rivers and streams which come rushing down to the sea here form an enticing natural setting to which historic and cultural elements contribute their own attractions.

Coconut and cacao plantations are plentiful near Baracoa, but it has some unique attractions, too. For example, there's the Parra Cross, which Christopher Columbus brought to shore here in 1492-one of the 29 he left in Spanish America.

Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (in the Cuchillas del Toa Preserve of the Biosphere); Alemanes Pass, the Yumuri River Valley, Boma and Mata Bays and the view from the natural terraces in La Maquina Municipality offer you scenery that will make your vacation truly memorable.

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