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 (Spanish Bahia de Matanzas), 102 kilometres (63 mi) …

Mar 2, 2025 · Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement …

Afterward, the Spanish named both the fort and the inlet "Matanzas," which means "slaughters" in English. Before the fort was built, historians believe a small wooden watchtower guarded the …

Matanzas, city, west-central Cuba. It is located on Matanzas Bay (on the Straits of Florida), about 50 miles (80 km) east of Havana. It was founded in 1693, although its excellent bay had been …

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Matanzas is like a sunken galleon left at the bottom of the ocean. Most casual visitors to Cuba sail right over the top of it (usually on a tour bus to Varadero), but, a few curious adventurers dive …

Matanzas, known as the “City of Bridges” and “The Athens of Cuba,” exemplifies Cuba’s diverse cultural heritage. Renowned for its poetry, culture, and Afro-Cuban traditions, this city, on the …

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The average annual temperature of Matanzas is 24°C, so the "City of Bridges" enjoys an excellent climate all year round. This is a city full of history, heritage and cultural values where the …