One of the most famous places is the South East Gate.  This gate connects Communist Cuba to free America.  In addition to this gate, there is a fence and minefield separating the base from the rest of Cuba.  Very few native Cubans live on the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station. 

Since the base is independent from the rest of Cuba, one of the popular sayings is, "It's on the barge."  Everything you need from food to clothes to furniture arrives on a barge! 

The most common animals are banana rats, iguanas, tarantulas, land crabs, and deer flies.  Banana rats look like a possum and are always looking for water.  While we were there, the banana rats chewed through garden hoses and radiator hoses.  Land crabs were dangerous at night!  My Mom hit one and it shredded her tire.  So, be careful of the wildlife in Cuba!