Guantánamo Province · Cuba
La Farola
Cajobabo to Baracoa
Cuba’s most dramatic road, a 1965 engineering marvel that finally connected isolated Baracoa to the island, climbing through tropical forest and crossing eleven bridges over the Cuchillas de Baracoa.
From coastal Cajobabo the road assaults the Sagua-Baracoa range; the Viaducto de La Farola, drilled into the rock face, rises on pillars above the jungle canopy. The road winds through tight switchbacks past fruit vendors and Caribbean viewpoints before descending to the bay city of Baracoa, Cuba’s oldest.
La Farola on the map30.5 mi · point to point
CajobaboStart · Guantánamo Province
BaracoaEnd · Guantánamo Province
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Character
Corners147bends
Tightness6of 10
Max gradient13%≈ 1-in-8
Hairpins1bends over 150°
Climb1,060 mtotal ascent
Summit554 mhighest point of the line · 1,818 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 19Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%6.4 – 554 mPoints of interest1 stop
- Mirador Alto de CotillaViewpoint11 mi in
Hazards
- Tight switchbacks
- 40 km/h limit through curves
- Landslide risk after heavy rain
- Slow trucks on gradients
Sources
“La Farola is considered one of Cuba's greatest engineering achievements, connecting the isolated city of Baracoa to the rest of the island for the first time by road.”
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Driving la Farola: quick answers
How long does it take to drive la Farola?
La Farola runs 30.5 miles (49 km) and takes about 1 h 4 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is la Farola to drive?
We rate it moderate: 147 corners including 1 hairpins, a maximum gradient of 13%, and a tightness of 6 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive la Farola?
Winter and Spring are best.
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