Top Things to do in Matanzas Province
The 8 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Matanzas Province, Matanzas Province
Discover the best top things to do in Matanzas Province, Cuba including Wijincuba Cuba Travel -Tours, Cuba Among Cubans, Lolo Galeria-Taller, Cueva de Ambrosio, Vara Diving, Cuevas de Bellamar, Pharmaceutical Museum, Varahicacos Ecological Reserve.
Restaurants in Matanzas Province
1. Wijincuba Cuba Travel -Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 325 reviews
We offer a full chart of customizable private tours and round trips from Havana, Santiago de Cuba or Varadero with high degree of customers service and flexibility. We are a group of Cuban tour guides we all speak fluent English, french, dutch and German, all graduated from Cuban Tourism school.
2. Cuba Among Cubans
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 366 reviews
Our mission is to give our guests the most authentic Cuban experience. Eat & drink in local Cuban eateries, explore the less-touristy areas, and surround yourself in the culture and arts of Cuba. We pride ourselves on small and intimate group tours of Havana & Varadero City.
3. Lolo Galeria-Taller
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 53 reviews
In our studio you are going to find firsthand fine art pieces and the renowned artist who made them. It is a place where clay, plaster, glass, metal and fiber glass become into works of art. We promise that you will always remember having visited us.
Reviewed By Ana_L_23 - Navan, Ireland
This is quite an interesting gallery to visit, with very unique works of art, performed by different artists. There are even partnerships between USA and Cuba. Worth to have a look, and you can see the artists working. Free entrance.
4. Cueva de Ambrosio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 696 reviews
Reviewed By Mikethecoach - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
5 CUC entry, and an enthusiastic guide who'll tell you all about this cave system in several languages, at the same time! If you're worried about bats flying around you, don't they only eat insects and the highlight is the amount of cave paintings with a compass pointing north. If you're in Varadero, it's well worth a trip on the buss.
5. Vara Diving
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,917 reviews
Reviewed By jstercl - Regina, Canada
we stopped here for a dip in a beautiful cave after exploring Matanzas for the day, great way to cool off.
6. Cuevas de Bellamar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 603 reviews
Reviewed By Thescowlingartist - St. Catharines, Canada
This excursion was a free one that came with our trip through Hola Sun. It isn't for anyone who has a disability/is unable to climb stairs, or anyone who is secretly claustrophobic.. I personally have a disability, but medication is working so I was able to climb back out of the underground cave slowly. You go down about 159 steps and slopes and etc to wonder through an ancient cave system that was once underwater. The crystals and fossils inside are amazing. It is very humid, but despite them saying it was going to be hot, you didn't notice it until you climbed the 159 steps to get your of the caves. Great tour! Was totally worth it! Can't wait to get pictures off my go pro!
7. Pharmaceutical Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 306 reviews
Reviewed By Blue_Byways
Most museums gather fragments of their area of specialty, and use them to tell a story. This one is a story in its own right - not a fragment, but an entire pharmacy frozen in amber. All of the jars and vases and drawers full of the medicines used in Cuba a century or more ago are arrayed just as they would have appeared to a late 19th or early 20th century customer. Total immersion in a different world. And beautiful to behold. Matanzas is not going to be on everyone's dance card, but if you are in the neighborhood, do stop and see.
8. Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By compositor1 - Toronto, Canada
This reserve was an unexpected treat to visit. At 5 CUC per person, it's a bargain. It is not commercially developed, and has an authentic camp/nature preserve vibe. It's walkable distance from the Royalton Hicacos. The whole route takes about 45min to walk through. The map you get at the entrance also has info about to 15 or so marked points of interest on the trail. e.g 500 year old cactus, sacred burial ground (visible bones), smugglers caves...with spooky (and harmless) bats and more. The trail terrain is "dogs tooth" stone in many parts so wear shoes..flip flops/sandals are not recommended. The forest/jungle portion of the trail is mostly shaded due to the height of the trees, but it's still quite hot. Bring water and maybe bug spray if you have it. Water, soda pop, campground quality washroom, are available near entrance.
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