The city of Bauta is the seat of the Municipio of its name in the province of Havana, Cuba.

Originally called Hoyo Colorado, the city of Bauta was founded in 1750* on the land of the Hato Ariguanabo, next to La Pastora lagoon, on the side of the Camino Real de Vuelta Abajo (the road that joined Havana with Pinar del Río and later served as the foundation for the Carretera Central). It is recorded, dating back to 1688, that there was a small church in the location where the city was constructed.

During the Cuban Independence Wars, the city of Bauta was burned down and the seat of the Municipio had to be transferred to Punta Brava. After the Republic was established, in 1902, the seat was brought back to Bauta.

Note: * In some references the date of founding appears as 1850.

The Carretera Central from Havana to Pinar del Río runs through Bauta. On this road Bauta is located 28.4 km away from Havana.

Population: In 1841 it had 314 residents in 91 homes.

Note: On August 13, 2004 hurricane Charley did much damage to this town. It is possible that the pictures presented here, taken in 2003, are already historic.