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Cities Near Matanzas

Cities near Matanzas, CU: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cárdenas, Güines, San José de las Lajas. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Matanzas, CU is Cárdenas, about 24 mi (38 km) away — roughly 46 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Cárdenas24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Güines32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
San José de las Lajas37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Alamar45 mi / 73 km1 hr 21 minDrive/railDay trip
Jagüey Grande46 mi / 73 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip
Colón48 mi / 78 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Arroyo Naranjo51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Güira de Melena62 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Corralillo63 mi / 102 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Artemisa77 mi / 124 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Matanzas

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cárdenas, Güines, San José de las Lajas, Alamar, Jagüey Grande. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Matanzas include Cárdenas, Güines, San José de las Lajas, Alamar, Jagüey Grande. The closest is Cárdenas, about 24 miles (38 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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