Holguín district, Cuba

Places to visit near Mayarí

Mayarí is a town in Holguín district, Cuba. Within 50 km by road there are 121 places to visit — 31 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 churches. The must-see places are Cayo Saetía (25 km), Parque Nacional La Mensura Pilotos (30 km) and Museo de Sitio Chorro de Maíta: Cementerio Aborígen (62 km).

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Mayarí, Cuba
Mayarí, Holguín district, Cuba. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mayarí at a glance

Location
Holguín district, Cuba
Coordinates
20.6542° N, 75.6795° W
Places within 50 km
121 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Mayarí

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mayarí: 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 Mayarí

67 beaches & coast within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Playa Juan Vicente (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Mayarí

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Tanque de Guerra (13 km); the best-known is Barco Encallado (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mayarí

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Alto del San Gregorio (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Mayarí

25 churches within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Santiago Apóstol (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mayarí

21 museums within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Museo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mayarí

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mayarí. The closest is Melones Dam (Cuba) (8 km); the best-known is Presa Nipe (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mayarí

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mayarí
  2. 14 km Guayabo Falls · waterfall, Holguín
  3. 16 km Parque Nacional La Mensura Pilotos · nature spot, Holguín
  4. 31 km Playa Juan Vicente · beach, Holguín
  5. 2 km Playa Manteca · beach, Holguín
  6. 26 km Cayo Saetía · river spot, Holguín
  7. 25 km Back to Mayarí

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From travellers near Mayarí

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How to reach Mayarí

    All places near Mayarí by distance

    Within 15 km of Mayarí

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mayarí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast3167Playa Juan Vicente (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1545Tanque de Guerra (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1427Alto del San Gregorio (4 km)
    Churches1925Santiago Apóstol (1 km)
    Museums721Museo (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs411Melones Dam (Cuba) (8 km)
    Parks911Parque Céspedes (1 km)
    Caves310Santa Rita Cave (23 km)
    Other attractions610Cayo Madama Isla (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67Parque Nacional La Mensura Pilotos (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves56Isla Makey (19 km)
    Waterfalls14Guayabo Falls (14 km)
    Temples11Logia Hiram Abí (34 km)

    Mayarí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mayarí?

    Cayo Saetía (river spot, about 25 km), Playa Juan Vicente (beach, about 6 km), Playa Manteca (beach, about 8 km), Parque Nacional La Mensura Pilotos (nature spot, about 30 km), Guayabo Falls (waterfall, about 14 km), Bahía de Cajímaya (beach, about 18 km).

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

    121 places on Spotwander: 31 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 churches, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Mayarí?

    Playa Juan Vicente, about 6 km by road; Playa Manteca (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mayarí?

    Tanque de Guerra, about 13 km by road; Virgen de la Caridad (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mayarí?

    Alto del San Gregorio, about 4 km by road; Paso Bahito (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mayarí?

    Start in Mayarí, visit Guayabo Falls, then Parque Nacional La Mensura Pilotos, then Playa Juan Vicente, then Playa Manteca, then Cayo Saetía, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mayarí?

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

    Towns near Mayarí

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