Leeward Point
Leeward Point is a point in Caimanera, Guantánamo Province. Leeward Point is situated nearby to the locality Phillips Park, as well as near San Nicolás.Places of Interest
Highlights include Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Windward Point Light.
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base
Aerodrome
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Leeward Point Field, also known as Leeward Airfield, is a U.S. military airfield located at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. On August 18th 1993, a DC-8 freighter crashed in Leeward Point field. All 3 crew members survived.
Windward Point Light
Lighthouse
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Windward Point Light is a lighthouse, which is situated 3½ km southeast of Leeward Point.
Leeward Point
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Punta Sotavento”
- Category: landform
- Location: Caimanera, Guantánamo Province, Cuba, Caribbean, North America
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Leeward Point” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Leeward Point”
- Swedish: “Leeward Point (udde i Kuba)”
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Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Hidden Beach and Leeward Airfield.
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