The capital city of the province of Matanzas in Cuba, Matanzas forms a noteworthy tourist spot. This city is well-known for its Afro-Cuban tradition. Situated on the northern coast of the island of Cuba on the Bay of Matanzas, this city is located at a distance of about 90 kilometers from Havana in Cuba and 32 kilometers from the town of Varadero. Matanzas is extensively visited by various tourists.
The total area of Matanzas is 317 square kilometers and it features a population density of about 453.3 per square kilometers. The territories into which the city of Matanzas are classified are – Bialen, Barracones, Camarioca, Ceiba Mocha, Corral Nuevo, San Luis, Baxhicha, Bellamar, Carcel, Colon, Guanabana, Ojo de Agua, San Severino, Refugio, Versalles, Yumuri and Simpson y Monserrate.
During the colonial period, there was commendable growth of sugar plantations in Matanzas. On account of this, many African slaves were deported to this place and were appointed in the sugar factories. Matanzas witnessed the much known Escalera plot.
The name of the city Matanzas means ‘massacre’. Referred to as the ‘city of bridges’, Matanzas is a unique tourist spot in Cuba. Among the innumerable bridges, seventeen are built across the rivers – San Juan, Rio Yumuri and Canimar.
The prime tourist attractions in Matanzas consist of Museo Historico Provincial de Matanzas, Catedral San Carlos De Borromeo, Casino Espanol, Necropolis de San Carlos Borromeo and Pharmaceutical Museum. The Sauto Theatre organizes opera, plays, musical shows and ballet. The building stands as a National Monument of Cuba. Boating along the Canimar River is considered to be a fascinating experience for the tourists.
The major educational institution in Matanzas is the University of Matanzas. Leo Cardenas and Lyen Wong were the two notable figures who resided in the city of Matanzas in Cuba.
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