beach
Varadero Beach
A 20-kilometre ribbon of fine white sand stretching along a narrow peninsula into Cuba's warm turquoise waters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Matanzas Province, Cuba · North America
Cárdenas is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Varadero, 14km from Varadero Beach.
Cárdenas is a town located in Matanzas Province, Cuba. With a population of 98,515, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Cárdenas sits in Cuba. It's in the America/Havana time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cárdenas to your route.
The First Battle of Cárdenas was a naval action fought in May 1898 during the Spanish–American War. A force of three Spanish vessels attempted to lift the blockade of Cárdenas but were repulsed and sent back into harbor by two United States Navy warships.
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Cárdenas is located in Matanzas Province, Cuba, North America. The coordinates are 23.0366 latitude, -81.2060 longitude.
Cárdenas has a population of approximately 98,515 people, making it a town in Cuba.
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A 20-kilometre ribbon of fine white sand stretching along a narrow peninsula into Cuba's warm turquoise waters.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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