Hostal La Habanera

Baracoa


Atmospheric and inviting in a way only Baracoa can muster, La Habanera sits in a restored and regularly repainted colonial mansion. The four front bedrooms share a street-facing balcony replete with tiled floor and rocking chairs: perfect for imbibing that quintessential Baracoa ambience (street-hawkers, hip-gyrating music, and seafood a-frying in the restaurants).

The downstairs lobby has a bar, a restaurant and a handy Gaviota tour desk. It should be sparkling after renovations happening on our visit.


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