The 1 Best Day Trips from Matanzas
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 1 good day trips from Matanzas, Cuba, led by Havana. The closest is Havana, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
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Day trips from Matanzas
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Havana, Cuba
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of MatanzasKnown for Cristo de La Habana.
A sample day: Matanzas to Havana
- 08:30Leave Matanzas
- 09:45Arrive in Havana (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Cristo de La Habana
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Havana
- 15:45Head back to Matanzas
- 17:00Home in Matanzas
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Matanzas?
- The best day trips from Matanzas are Havana. The closest is Havana, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Matanzas?
- Havana is the closest, 82 km west of Matanzas, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Matanzas?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Havana at 82 km, around 1 hr 15 min by car.
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