Can I visit Guantanamo Bay as an American?

For years, the Navy base, like all other US military bases, hasn't been open for visits by people who don't have bona fide business on the base and just want to see what's up. You'd need to have the permission of the base commander. read more

An American CAN visit the Cuban town of Guantánamo and the villages around the upper bay, now that travel and tourism have opened up, and there is a mountaintop overlook restaurant and viewpoint that tourists can visit, from which one can see the Navy base. read more

When President Obama signed an order to close down Guantanamo Bay on his first day in office in 2009; he was attempting to shut down the detention center, not the Naval Station. Guantanamo Bay Naval Station will still be around regardless of whether the detention center is ever shut down or not. read more

Best Answer: You cannot go to Guantanamo Bay as it is a military base. You can perhaps travel near to it but unless you are part of the military (or have family working there) the answer would be no. As well, taking pictures of any military base in Cuba is not permitted. read more