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Matanzas is a city of many names. "City of Bridges," "City of Rivers," and the "Venice of Cuba," all reference the fact that the city is divided by two major rivers, and connected back together by a series of pedestrian, auto, and rail bridges. Due to its slow pace and laid-back nature, it is also sometimes called Cuba's "Sleeping Beauty." However, the city is probably most proud of its moniker as the "Athens of Cuba," a name reflecting Matanzas's important cultural tradition and history. The first danzón, a languid and lyrical original dance and musical form, was originally composed and played in Matanzas in 1879 by native son Miguel Faílde, and Matanzas has a rich legacy of prominent poets, writers, painters, and musicians. Still, today's reality is that aside from its beautiful old city center, Matanzas is a relatively unappealing industrial port city of only passing interest to travelers. While it is a popular destination for day trips out of Havana and Varadero, there are no notable hotels or restaurants in Mantanzas. Read More

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Breezes Varadero


Varadero

Distance: 15.0 mi.
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Gran Caribe Club Kawama


Varadero

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Hotel Dos Mares

Calle 53
Varadero

Distance: 15.0 mi.
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Major Airports near Matanzas

Distance (mi.)
Miami International Airport 207.1 map
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 226.9 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 241.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Matanzas

Distance (mi.)
Key West International Airport 104.4 map
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 120.1 map
Bimini North SPB 239.0 map

Flight Deals to Matanzas

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Orlando (ORL) to Miami (MIA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Miami (MIA) $154
Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) $160

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