Camagüey district, Cuba

Places to visit near Florida

Florida is a town in Camagüey district, Cuba, home to about 63,007 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums, 24 churches and 19 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museo Municipal de Florida (1 km), Ciego de Ávila (82 km) and Cayo Algodón Grande (88 km).

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Florida, Cuba
Florida, Camagüey district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Florida at a glance

Location
Camagüey district, Cuba
Population
about 63,007
Coordinates
21.5254° N, 78.2258° W
Places within 50 km
135 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Florida

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Florida: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Florida

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Embalse Bazán Dos (8 km); the best-known is Laguna Estrella (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Florida

26 museums within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Museo Municipal de Florida (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Florida

25 churches within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Templo Bautista (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Florida

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Busto de José Martí (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Florida

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Cayo Campos (66 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Florida

10 parks within 100 km of Florida. The closest is Parque José Martí (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Florida

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Florida
  2. 1 km Museo Municipal de Florida · museum, Camagüey
  3. 1 km Parque José Martí · park, Camagüey
  4. 1 km Zoológico de Florida · nature spot, Camagüey
  5. 9 km Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Municipal Museum · museum, Camagüey
  6. 3 km Laguna Estrella · lake, Camagüey
  7. 12 km Back to Florida

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How to reach Florida

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    Within 15 km of Florida

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Florida by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3234Embalse Bazán Dos (8 km)
    Museums2026Museo Municipal de Florida (1 km)
    Churches2425Templo Bautista (1 km)
    Other attractions2121Cine Aurora (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1920Busto de José Martí (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Cayo Campos (66 km)
    Parks1010Parque José Martí (1 km)
    Beaches & coast210Playa Florida (47 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints37Loma La Ceiba (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Zoológico de Florida (1 km)
    Caves01Cueva de Maraguán "B" (68 km)
    Waterfalls01Hueco la Cascada (83 km)

    Florida: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Florida?

    Museo Municipal de Florida (museum, about 1 km), Parque José Martí (park, about 1 km), ETECSA Centro Multiservicios de Florida (attraction, about 1 km), Zoológico de Florida (nature spot, about 1 km), Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Municipal Museum (museum, about 10 km), Laguna Estrella (lake, about 12 km).

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

    135 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums, 24 churches, 21 other attractions, 19 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Florida?

    Embalse Bazán Dos, about 8 km by road; Embalse Guayaba (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Florida?

    Museo Municipal de Florida, about 1 km by road; Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Municipal Museum (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Florida?

    Templo Bautista, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Episcopal La Anunciacion (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Florida?

    Start in Florida, visit Museo Municipal de Florida, then Parque José Martí, then Zoológico de Florida, then Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Municipal Museum, then Laguna Estrella, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Florida?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Florida

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