Where Is Guantanamo Bay Located?

Located on the eastern tip of Cuba, the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base is 116sq km (45 sq miles) and has been under US control since the end of the 19th century. The base is a hotly debated issue between the US and Cuba.

Is Guantanamo Bay a US territory?

The United States assumed territorial control over the southern portion of Guantánamo Bay under the 1903 Lease. ... It is the home of the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and the Guantanamo Bay detention camp located within the base, which are both governed by the United States.

Can you visit Guantanamo Bay?

There is no access to the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay from within Cuba. Consular issues for Guantanamo Bay are handled by the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica. For further information on Guantanamo Bay, please contact the U.S. Embassy in Kingston by telephone (876) 935-6000 or visit their website.