Matanzas district, Cuba

Places to visit near Limonar

Limonar is a town in Matanzas district, Cuba, home to about 25,421 people. Within 50 km by road there are 107 places to visit — 28 beaches & coast, 16 forts & heritage, 10 caves and 12 museums. The must-see places are Cueva Saturno (17 km), Museo de Los Bomberos (25 km) and Galería de Arte Pedro Esquerré (25 km).

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Limonar, Cuba
Limonar, Matanzas district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limonar at a glance

Location
Matanzas district, Cuba
Population
about 25,421
Coordinates
22.9504° N, 81.4106° W
Places within 50 km
107 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for caves and museums

Top places to visit near Limonar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Limonar: 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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Beaches & coast near Limonar

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Playa El Mamey (18 km); the best-known is Playa Buey Vaca (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Limonar

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Ruins of Chartrand (2 km); the best-known is Centella Cave (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Limonar

14 caves within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Cueva Saturno (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Limonar

13 museums within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Sociedad Económica Amigos del País (1 km); the best-known is Museo de Los Bomberos (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limonar

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Puente del Tren Sobre el Río Canímar (9 km); the best-known is Valle de Yumurí (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Limonar

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Limonar. The closest is Cayo Cupey (37 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Limonar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limonar
  2. 13 km Centella Cave · heritage site, Matanzas
  3. 4 km Monumento A Antonio Guiteras y Carlos Aponte · heritage site, Matanzas
  4. 10 km Galería de Arte Pedro Esquerré · museum, Matanzas
  5. 1 km Museo de Los Bomberos · museum, Matanzas
  6. 18 km Cueva Saturno · cave, Matanzas
  7. 17 km Back to Limonar

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How to reach Limonar

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    Within 15 km of Limonar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limonar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2848Playa El Mamey (18 km)
    Other attractions2122Ruinas del Tumbadero (9 km)
    Forts & heritage1619Ruins of Chartrand (2 km)
    Caves1014Cueva Saturno (17 km)
    Museums1213Sociedad Económica Amigos del País (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints69Puente del Tren Sobre el Río Canímar (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves29Cayo Cupey (37 km)
    Churches66Iglesia Católica Coliseo (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Embalse La Lometa (49 km)
    Parks55El Caney (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Zapata Swamp (81 km)

    Limonar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limonar?

    Cueva Saturno (cave, about 17 km), Museo de Los Bomberos (museum, about 25 km), Galería de Arte Pedro Esquerré (museum, about 25 km), Centella Cave (heritage site, about 13 km), Juan Gualberto Gómez (attraction, about 13 km), José Martí (attraction, about 13 km).

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

    107 places on Spotwander: 28 beaches & coast, 21 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 10 caves, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Limonar?

    Playa El Mamey, about 18 km by road; Playa Buey Vaca (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Limonar?

    Ruins of Chartrand, about 2 km by road; Centella Cave (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Limonar?

    Cueva Saturno, about 17 km by road; Cueva de Saturno (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limonar?

    Start in Limonar, visit Centella Cave, then Monumento A Antonio Guiteras y Carlos Aponte, then Galería de Arte Pedro Esquerré, then Museo de Los Bomberos, then Cueva Saturno, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limonar?

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

    Towns near Limonar

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