Cuba - Matanzas Province (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
The Bahía de Cochinos (Bay of Pigs) attracts more divers than mercenaries these days, while sunbathers rather than pirates invade the northern beaches of Varadero, the vast Caribbean resort and lucrative economic ‘cash cow’ that stretches 20km along the sandy Península de Hicacos.
unlock the buried secrets of dusty Matanzas, the ‘Athens of Cuba’
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check out a performance at Matanzas’ resplendent Teatro Sauto
transport
immerse yourself in the crystalline waters of Playa Coral for a spot of snorkeling
Coverage includes: Northern Matanzas, Matanzas, Varadero, Cárdenas, San Miguel de los Ba-ños & Around, Península de Zapata, Central Australia & Around, Boca de Guamá, Gran Parque Natural Montemar, Playa Larga and Playa Girón.