Visit Matanzas Province
Matanzas Province is located in central Cuba and known for its charming towns and beautiful beaches. Its capital, Matanzas City, is often referred to as the "Athens of Cuba" due to its many universities, theaters and museums.
Visitors to Matanzas Province can explore the Yumuri Valley, an area full of rivers, lakes and caves that offers plenty of outdoor activities such as horseback riding and trekking. The beautiful Varahicacos Ecological Reserve in the mountains of northern Matanzas is also a great destination for nature lovers.
The province has a rich history due to its close proximity to Havana during colonial times; this is evident in Matanzas' many colonial-era buildings such as the San Severino Castle and Convento de San Francisco de Asis. An interesting fact about Matanzas Province is that it served as a major Cuban slave trading post during the eighteenth century - one of only two ports authorized by Spain at the time for this purpose.
Visitors to Matanzas Province can explore the Yumuri Valley, an area full of rivers, lakes and caves that offers plenty of outdoor activities such as horseback riding and trekking. The beautiful Varahicacos Ecological Reserve in the mountains of northern Matanzas is also a great destination for nature lovers.
The province has a rich history due to its close proximity to Havana during colonial times; this is evident in Matanzas' many colonial-era buildings such as the San Severino Castle and Convento de San Francisco de Asis. An interesting fact about Matanzas Province is that it served as a major Cuban slave trading post during the eighteenth century - one of only two ports authorized by Spain at the time for this purpose.
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Cities in Matanzas Province
Alacranes, Calimete, Colón, Varadero, Matanzas, Martí, Pedro Betancourt, Cárdenas, Jagüey Grande, Jovellanos, Limonar, Perico, Manguito, Los Arabos, Unión de Reyes, Bolondrón