With some awesome day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience everything that Baracoa, 35 miles away, has to offer. Baracoa Beach, Duaba Beach and Museo Municipal del Fuerte Matachin alone justify the drive. Located 45 miles away, Santiago de Cuba is another popular tourist destination. If you stop by, don’t miss La Gran Piedra Lookout, San Juan Hill and San Juan Memorial Hill.