Places to visit near

El Caney

El Caney is a town in Camagüey district, Cuba of about 4,597 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit: 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Cayo Algodón Grande, Museo Municipal de Florida and Ciego de Ávila.

21.3000° N, 78.4833° WPop. 4,597

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Within 30 km18 places
Within 50 km71
Must-see3
Notable65
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from El Caney

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:41 pm

187 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave El Caney
  2. Embalse Angel IIlake · 45 min
  3. Museo Municipal de Floridamuseum · 1.5 hrs
  4. Playa Floridabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cayo Algodón Granderiver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Ensenada de Santa Maríabeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in El Caney
Today’s loopEl CaneyStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Caney?

Ensenada de Santa María (beach, about 5 km), Playa Florida (beach, about 19 km), Playa Santa María (beach, about 21 km), Cayo Algodón Grande (river spot, about 42 km), Museo Municipal de Florida (museum, about 46 km), Punta Manzanillo (beach, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Caney?

71 places on Spotwander: 10 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest river spot to El Caney?

Cayo Miguelito, about 6 km by road; Cayo Santa María (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to El Caney?

Laguna Grande, about 16 km by road; Laguna de La Punta (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Caney?

Start in El Caney, visit Embalse Angel II, then Museo Municipal de Florida, then Playa Florida, then Cayo Algodón Grande, then Ensenada de Santa María, and drive back — about 187 km by road in all.