Location: Matanzas
Top Things to do in Matanzas
What to do and see in Matanzas, Matanzas Province: The Best Nature & Parks
Matanzas (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈtansas]) is the capital of the Cuban province of Matanzas. Known for its poets, culture, and Afro-Cuban folklore, it is located on the northern shore of the island of Cuba, on the Bay of Matanzas (Spanish Bahia de Matanzas), 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of the capital Havana and 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the resort town of Varadero.
Restaurants in Matanzas
1. Casa Ana Birding
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. La Arboleda
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By SunnyMolly
This is a hidden gem in Matanzas! We spent hours here and had such a great time! We rented paddle boats and relaxed on the beautiful river while enjoying the view of mountains and palm trees. We then rented a boat that is pulled by a seadoo to ride on another side of the river where we got to visit ruins of an old coffee mill and relax in a separate section of the river. We enjoyed lunch at their restaurant, it was really good and amazing for the price. You pay $5 to get in the park and then $4 goes towards your meal. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves nature and I hope this will be a yearly event for us when we visit beautiful Matanzas.
3. Cuevas de Bellamar
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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!
4. Valle Canimar
5. Santa Catalina Cave
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Aldea Taina
7. Finca Fiesta Campesina
8. Playa Buey Vaca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
