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Places to Visit in Matanzas, Cuba, America

Matanzas is the second largest province in the country Cuba. Matanzas is home to largest tourist resorts and finest beaches in Cuba and the capital of Matanzas provinces is Matanzas City which is renowned for its poets, culture and Afro Cuban folklore. Economy of Matanzas depends on agriculture, industries and tourism and is also called as the City of Bridges. Matanzas is surrounded by Santa Cruz Del Norte, Jaruco, Aguacate, Madruga, Cidra, Limonar, Cardenas, Varadero, and San Miguel de Los Banos and located at the distance of 102 kilometers from Havana, capital of Cuba. Coordinates of Matanzas are 23.0511° N, 81.5753° W.

 

History of Matanzas:

Matanzas was established in the year 1693 which became the major region for sugar production during the colonial period. Slaves from Africa were imported to Matanzas during the 19^th century to work in the sugar industry. In the year 1898, the city became the first sight for Spanish American War and in the year 1900 to 1950, the Portuguese established the colony in the Matanzas.

 

Places to Visit in Matanzas:

Varadero Beach:

Varadero is the Cuba’s finest beach offers more than 20 kilometers of amazing white powdery sands covered with crystal clear warm turquoise waters. Many consider it to be the most beautiful beach in the world.

 

Museo Historico Provincial de Matanzas:

Museo Historico Provincial de Matanzas was constructed between 1835 and 1838 for the Del Junco family and converted to the museum in the year 1980 which is the best example of Matanzas 19^th century architecture.

 

Sauto Theater:

Sauto Theater is the landmark of the Matanzas city which was opened in the year 1863 named after Teatro Esteban. Theater attracts world renowned performers and artists.

 

Cathedral of San Carlos De Borromeo:

Cathedral of San Carlos De Borromeo was made up of small leaves of the royal palm but was destroyed by a storm and stone construction of the church was started in the year 1693 but finished in the year 1735 and was opened to the public from the year 1750.

 

Other Places to visit in Matanzas:

• Boating on the Canimar River
• Matanzas bridges
• Casino Espanol
• Necropolis de San Carlos Borromeo
• Quinta de Bellamar
• Playa Larga Beach
• Playa Giron Beach
• Zapata

 

Best time to Visit Matanzas:

Matanzas faces tropical savanna climate with rainy summer and dry winter. Summer season is from May to October and winter season is from November to April. Best time to visit Matanzas is from December to March.

 

How to Reach Matanzas?

Matanzas is well connected by several national highways which pass through Matanzas making it easily accessible by road. The capital city Havana is approx 100 kilometers from Matanzas and there are plenty of train services available from Matanzas to Havana very frequently. Tourists can also take car or cycle to travel from Matanzas to nearby sight-seeing places. The nearest airport is the Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport located about 40 kilometers from Matanzas which has direct flight connections to many countries in Europe, South, Central and North America, Africa, Mexico, Canada and Caribbean.

 

Where to Stay in Matanzas?

Matanzas has some of the best hotels in Cuba catering to the accommodation necessities of the visitors coming to the place all round the year. The hotels offers some of the world class facilities like spa, sauna, hot water spring bath, steam bath, serve breakfast to hotel mates, serve exotic Cuban cuisines and dishes, 24 hours help desk, facilities for handicapped guests, welcome lobby and lounges, free internet with Wi-Fi connectivity etc. List of prominent hotels in Matanzas is as follows:

• Hotel Melia Marina Varadero
• Casa Marianela y Luis
• Horizontes Villa Guama
• La Villa Sonada Restaurant
• Hotetur Palma Real Hotel
• Barcelo Solymar Hotel
• Club Amigo Tropical Hotel
• Iberostar Playa Alameda Hotel
• Mercure Cuatro Palmas Hotel
• Gran Caribe club Villa Cuba Resort
• Arenas Doradas Hotel Varadero
• Sirenis La Salina Varadero Beach Resort

Tourist Places to Visit in Manzanillo, Cuba, America

Manzanillo is a city in Granma Province in Cuba country located close to the delta of Cauto River and famed as the port city in the province of Granma covering an area of 498 square kilometers (192 square miles) and located at an average altitude of 82 feet (25 meters) above the sea level. Manzanillo municipality is divided into five barrios and was founded in the year 1784. Economy of Manzanillo depends on agriculture productions and industries like saw mills, fish-canning, molasses, cigar and leather. Manzanillo is located at the distance of 756 kilometers from Havana, capital of Cuba and 65 kilometers from Bayamo, capital of Granma Province. Coordinates of Manzanillo are 20.3397° N, 77.1086° W.

 

Places to Visit in Manzanillo:

Marea Del Portillo Beach:

Marea Del Portillo Beach is the calm beach hovering on a cove and framed by the eye-catching Sierra Maestra mountain range and most visited beaches in the town.

 

Demajagua’s Historic Ruins:

Demajagua’s Historic Ruins are where Carlos Manuel de Cespedes freed his slaves and rang the bell to announce Cuba’s Independence in the year 1868 at this sugar mill in Manzanillo town.

 

Plaza Del Himno Nacional:

Plaza Del Himno Nacional is called as the Square of the National Anthem is one of the Bayamo’s historically significant squares and pays tribute to the author of the national anthem.  Plaza Del Himno Nacional is located in Bayamo at the distance of 60 kilometers from Manzanillo town.

 

Parque Nacional Desembarco del Granma:

Parque Nacional Desembarco Del Granma is the most perfect coastal cliffs in the America and this National Park has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its significance as the site of Castro’s landing with rebel forces in the year 1956.

 

Other Places to visit in and around Manzanillo:

• Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra
• El Yarey Villa
• Jardin Botanico
• Gran Parque Nacional Sierra Maestra
• Ruinas de la Quema de Bayamo
• Plaza del Himno

 

Best time to Visit Manzanillo:

Summer season in Manzanillo starts from May to November with average temperature 33⁰ Celsius and winter season begins from December to April with an average temperature drops to 14⁰ Celsius. Best time to visit Manzanillo is from December to March.

How to Reach Manzanillo?

Manzanillo is a beach town visited by number of tourists throughout the year and well developed and connected from different cities and towns in the province. The Manzanillo bus terminal receives government and private buses from distinct parts of the province and daily trains are operated by the Bayamo city in Manzanillo town and from other parts of the country. Sierra Maestra Airport is located at the distance of 10 kilometers from Manzanillo town which serves with domestic flights to Havana and international flights to Montreal and Toronto cities in Canada. Manzanillo receives small ships from neighboring countries and speed boats are available from Manzanillo to nearby ports.

 

Where to Stay in Manzanillo?

Apart from wonderful architecture and pleasant environment Manzanillo is one of the most important ports of Cuba. To cater to the mounting explorer or tourist influx and their accommodation needs, budget  to luxury Hotels at Manzanillo offer sumptuous rooms with world class amenities such as gym, laundry service, cable TV, air-conditioned rooms etc. some of the prominent hotels in and around Manzanillo are listed below:

• Hotel Venus
• Hotel Guacanayabo
• Hotel Royalton
• Hotel Sierra Maestra
• Hotel Escuela Telegrafo
• Casa Arturo & Esmeralda
• Casa de Ana Marti Vazquez
• Villa Islazul Bayamo
• Villa Manuela
• Casa Olguita

Las Tunas Tourist Places to Visit in Las Tunas, Cuba, America

Las Tunas is a city in the province of Las Tunas in Cuba. Las Tunas is situated between Camaguey, Hliguin and Granma, is renowned for its prefect unspoiled beaches, culture and diverse collection of events. Las Tunas is renowned for sugar production and pleasant environment. Las Tunas is surrounded by Bartle, Naranjo, Gaston, Ramirez, La Guinea, Vado Del Jeso, Rio Cauto and Jababo and Havana, capital of Cuba is around 664 kilometers from Las Tunas. Coordinates of Las Tunas are 20.9597° N, 76.9544° W.

 

People and Food of Las Tunas:

Spanish is the official language spoken by the people in La Tunas, but the people of the region speak English as well. There are number of restaurants in the city mainly near the central park which offers a wide range of cuisines.

 

Places to Visit in Las Tunas:

Playa La Herradura:

Playa La Herradura beach is located about 85 kilometers from Las Tunas City. Tourists can enjoy the spectacular stretch of glinting white sand and calm, turquoise waters.

 

Vicente Garcia Memorial:

Vicente Garca Memorial was the house of General Vicente Garcia constructed in the year 1800 and stated as the national monument in the year 1996 and the home attributes the exhibition rooms for tourists.

 

Monte Cabaniguan:

Monte Cabaniguan is unspoiled vegetation and an incredible variety of birds is one of the best spots to immerse one in the province’s abundant natural attractions. Monte Cabaniguan is the world’s largest crocodile breeding farm.

 

Memorial a los Martires de Barbados:

Memorial a los Martires de Barbados museum is located in the past home of Olympic fencer Carlos Leyva Gonzalez, who was aboard the ill-fated flight along with the rest of the Cuban fencing team, which was destroyed by terrorists in 1976.

 

Other Places to visit in Las Tunas:

• Museo Provincial General Vincente Garcia
• Galeria Taller Escultura
• Plaza de la Revolution
• La Loma Fortress
• La Isleta
• Playa Bonita
• Punta Covarrubias
• Feria Ganado

 

Best time to Visit Las Tunas:

Las Tunas experiences tropical savanna climatic conditions and the place experiences maximum temperature during the summers which touches 30 degrees and minimum temperature during winter drops to a low of 14 degrees. Best time to visit Las Tunas is from December to March.

 

How to Reach Las Tunas?

By Air:

Hermanos Almejeira Airport is located about 3 kilometers serves with daily domestic flights to Havana city and from Havana tourists can board international flights to major destinations.

 

By Train:

Las Tunas is served by Terminal de Trenes that has daily train services to cities like Havana, Holguin, Camaguey, Bayamo, Moron, Santa Clara, Matanzas and few other cities.

 

By Road:

Las Tunas is well connected through national highway and buses are accessible to different cities and towns from Las Tunas City daily and cycles and cycle taxies are the local mode of transportation.

 

Where to Stay in Las Tunas?

Las Tunas is accessible with few hotels in the city which offers good accommodation facilities to the tourists visiting the city throughout the year with high equality accommodation with different types of rooms, but best value for money one will get in the numerous cases particulars in Las Tunas – private lodgings offered by Cuban families. Tourists are advised to book the hotels before visiting the city through online booking. Some of the hotels in Las Tunas are listed here below:

• Cabanas Viejamar Hotel
• Equus Erro Hosteria
• Azuluna Ecolodge
• Hosteria LaBarquita
• Hosteria La Meson del Quijote
• Tortuga Suites
• Spondylus Lodge
• Finca Punta Ayampe
• Mantaraya Lodge
• Hostal Humpback Internacional
• Hosteria Bella Napoli
• Maremonti Bed & Breakfast