Cienfuegos district, Cuba

Places to visit near Abreus

Abreus is a town in Cienfuegos district, Cuba, home to about 16,711 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 25 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 5 caves and 16 churches. The must-see places are Palacio de Valle (27 km), Jagua Castle (33 km) and Playa Girón (67 km).

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Abreus, Cuba
Abreus, Cienfuegos district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Abreus at a glance

Location
Cienfuegos district, Cuba
Population
about 16,711
Coordinates
22.2780° N, 80.5693° W
Places within 50 km
119 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Abreus

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Forts & heritage near Abreus

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is Monumento A Vasil Levski En Cienfuegos (18 km); the best-known is Palacio de Valle (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Abreus

25 beaches & coast within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is Ensenada de Venancio (23 km); the best-known is Bahía de Jagua (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Abreus

20 caves within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is Cueva Salinitas (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Abreus

19 churches within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is Iglesia Metodista de Abreus (1 km); the best-known is Catetral de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Abreus

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is Embalse Damují (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Abreus

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Abreus. The closest is El Nicho Waterfalls. Cienguegos, Cuba (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Abreus

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Abreus
  2. 18 km Cueva Salinitas · cave, Cienfuegos
  3. 5 km Cueva Calicito · cave, Cienfuegos
  4. 10 km Jagua Castle · heritage site, Cienfuegos
  5. 8 km Palacio de Valle · heritage site, Cienfuegos
  6. 3 km José Martí · heritage site, Cienfuegos
  7. 24 km Back to Abreus

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    Within 15 km of Abreus

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Abreus by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2562Monumento A Vasil Levski En Cienfuegos (18 km)
    Beaches & coast1425Ensenada de Venancio (23 km)
    Other attractions2022Cementerio de la Reina (23 km)
    Caves520Cueva Salinitas (18 km)
    Churches1619Iglesia Metodista de Abreus (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1219Embalse Damují (4 km)
    Waterfalls118El Nicho Waterfalls. Cienguegos, Cuba (25 km)
    Museums818Museo (9 km)
    Parks67Parque José Martí (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints36Mirador Palacio Ferrer (24 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens55La Casona de Toki (26 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Cayo Loco (23 km)

    Abreus: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Abreus?

    Palacio de Valle (heritage site, about 27 km), Jagua Castle (heritage site, about 33 km), Cueva Salinitas (cave, about 18 km), Cueva Calicito (cave, about 23 km), José Martí (heritage site, about 24 km), Catetral de Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción (church, about 24 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Abreus?

    119 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 14 beaches & coast, 20 other attractions, 5 caves, 16 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Abreus?

    Monumento A Vasil Levski En Cienfuegos, about 18 km by road; Arch of Triumph (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Abreus?

    Ensenada de Venancio, about 23 km by road; Bahía de Jagua (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Abreus?

    Cueva Salinitas, about 18 km by road; Cueva Calicito (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Abreus?

    Start in Abreus, visit Cueva Salinitas, then Cueva Calicito, then Jagua Castle, then Palacio de Valle, then José Martí, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Abreus?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Abreus

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Abreus’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Abreus on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.