Why go
- Municipality in Cuba.
- Served by Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA).
History
Matanzas 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, 102 kilometres (63 mi) east of the capital Havana and 32 kilometres (20 mi) west of the resort town of Varadero.
Where to stay
Calle 79, Matanzas, Cuba · roomforrentcuba.com
45XJ+2VR, Playa Arroyo Bermejo Santa Cruz del Norte, Varadero, La Habana, Cuba · memoriesjibacoa-cuba.com
2FP8+2FC, Matanzas, Cuba
2CP9+7R5, Calle 139, Matanzas, Cuba
2CXF+745 info.phcuban@gmail.com, Matanzas, Cuba
2CXC+2Q2, Calle Contreras e/Santa Teresa y Ayuntamiento. Matanzas, Calle 79, Matanzas, Cuba
Indoor
2CWC+JMH, Calle 83, Matanzas, Cuba
Indoor
2CWF+V5V, Matanzas, Cuba
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream · Cremería, venta de soda y helados · Medio (85), Ciudad de Matanzas
Pizza, Coffee Shop, Cafe, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-17:00 · 160, Ciudad de Matanzas
Italian, Grill, Fish, Fish And Chips, Italian Pizza, International, Fine Dining, Pasta, Caribbean, Diner, Chicken, Seafood, Pizza, Barbecue, Restaurant ·…
Chicken, Diner, Fish, Grill, Italian Pizza, Local, Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Entrada al Ranchón el Tenis
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · restaurantebukan.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Sa 07:00-19:00 · Calzada General Betancourt · dsotopizzas.nat.cu
Diner, Asian, International, Italian, Seafood, Fish, Chicken, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · General Betancourt
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · José Jacinto Milanés (calle 83)
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-17:00
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00 · José Jacinto Milanés (Calle 83)
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 · Ayuntamiento (calle 288)
Fish, Burger, Steak House, Grill, Barbecue, Friture, Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Primera (Calle 127)
Grill, Friture, Local, Caribbean, Coffee Shop, Steak House, Chicken, Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:00 · Primera (Calle 127)
Cuban, Seafood, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-22:00 · 13 plantas Calzada General Betancourt
Cubana, Pizza, Diner, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant · Avenida 4ta
Burger, Italian, Grill, Fish, Italian Pizza, International, Pasta, Coffee Shop, Caribbean, Chicken, Tapas, Sandwich, Seafood, Pizza, Local, Ice Cream, Cafe ·…
Breakfast, Local, Diner, Regional, Sandwich, Cafe · Breakfast/Local cafe · 2 de Mayo (calle 298)
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Cafe · cafe · 103 (Recurso), Ciudad de Matanzas
Italian Pizza, Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Italian Pizza/Pizza restaurant
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-21:45 · Calle 131, Ciudad de Matanzas, 40100
Restaurant · restaurant · pelusindelmonte.cu
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Tu-Su 10:00-21:15 · Espíritu Santo, Ciudad de Matanzas, 40100
Pizza, Regional, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 · facebook.com
Coffee Shop, Burger, Hot Dog, Pizza, Sausage, Diner, Italian Pizza, Friture, Fish, Chicken, Sandwich, Tapas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 ·…
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · General Betancourt (129), Ciudad de Matanzas, 40100
Chicken, International, Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · Medio (calle 85)
International, Restaurant · International restaurant · frenesibbq.com
Fast Food · fast food
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:45 · Vía Blanca, Ciudad de Matanzas
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · Milanés (83)
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Hot Dog fast food
Fish, Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast, Ice Cream, Seafood, Friture, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Chicken, Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Fish/Burger restaurant · Vía Blanca
Cubana, Restaurant · Cubana restaurant · General Betancourt, Ciudad de Matanzas
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · Carretera Central, Ciudad de Matanzas
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Su,Tu-Sa 09:00-18:00 · Contreras (79), 40100
Food Court · food court
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-02:00
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo, We-Su 11:00-20:45 · Calzada General Betancourt, Ciudad de Matanzas, 40100
Coffee Shop, Tea, Tapas, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Bonifacio Byrne Contreras (calle 79)
Italian, Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-We 13:00-20:30 · 29018 José Jacinto Milanés (calle 83), 40100
81 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA) 15 km to the centre
Matanzas, 04, CU — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 8 airlines (Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Berlin, Arkefly…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Cancun, Duesseldorf… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Havana (La Habana) (97 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Air Transat TS (310, 737-800) · 4 routes: Halifax, Montreal, Santa Clara*, Toronto*
- Air Canada AC (A319, A320) · 3 routes: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto
- Air Berlin AB (A330-200) · 1 route: Duesseldorf
- Arkefly OR (767-300) · 1 route: Cancun
- Condor Flugdienst DE (767) · 1 route: Frankfurt
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A320) · 1 route: Montreal
- Transaero Airlines UN (767-300) · 1 route: Moscow
- WestJet WS (737-700, 737-800) · 1 route: Toronto
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kawama Airport (VRO) 30 km to the centre
Santa Marta, 04, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
San Nicolás de Bari Airport 47 km to the centre
San Nicolás de Bari, 16, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Aguacate Agricultural Airport 33 km to the centre
Aguacate, 16, CU
Guanamón de Herrera Agricultural Airport 42 km to the centre
Nueva Paz, 16, CU
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VRA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Cancun, Duesseldorf…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Matanzas, Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing