Calixto is a city located in Cuba. While it serves as a geographical location, the name is also common as a given name across various countries, including Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, and the Philippines.
Notable historical figures with this name include Calixto García, a general who participated in three Cuban uprisings during the Cuban War for Independence. Other prominent individuals include Brazilian painter Benedito Calixto, Argentine poet and essayist Calixto Oyuela, and various athletes and musicians from across Latin America.