Matanzas district, Cuba

Places to visit near Perico

Perico is a town in Matanzas district, Cuba, home to about 24,073 people. Within 50 km by road there are 119 places to visit — 6 beaches & coast, 20 forts & heritage, 27 churches and 13 museums. The must-see places are Cayo Cruz del Padre (68 km), Cueva Saturno (68 km) and Museo de Los Bomberos (81 km).

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

Perico at a glance

Location
Matanzas district, Cuba
Population
about 24,073
Coordinates
22.7699° N, 81.0183° W
Places within 50 km
119
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Perico

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

43 beaches & coast within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Ensenada del Júcaro (39 km); the best-known is Playa Larga (48 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Perico

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Panteón Mártires de la Independencia (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Perico

28 churches within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Biblical Church of Jesus Christ (1689 Confessional Reformed Baptist Church) (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Perico

20 museums within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Museo "José Ramón Zulueta" (16 km); the best-known is Museo Domingo Jullicas (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Perico

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Laguna del Vidrio (9 km); the best-known is Embalse La Luisa (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Perico

15 parks within 100 km of Perico. The closest is Parque 4 de Abril (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Perico

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 138 km on the road.

  1. Start in Perico
  2. 24 km Embalse Las Brisas · lake, Matanzas
  3. 4 km Embalse La Luisa · lake, Matanzas
  4. 44 km Embalse La Lometa · lake, Matanzas
  5. 18 km Jose Smith Comas Sugar Mill · museum, Matanzas
  6. 25 km Museo Domingo Jullicas · museum, Matanzas
  7. 23 km Back to Perico

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How to reach Perico

    All places near Perico by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Perico by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast643Ensenada del Júcaro (39 km)
    Other attractions2233Casa de Reuniones de Los Testigos de Jehová (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2030Panteón Mártires de la Independencia (16 km)
    Churches2728Biblical Church of Jesus Christ (1689 Confessional Reformed Baptist Church) (15 km)
    Museums1320Museo "José Ramón Zulueta" (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1316Laguna del Vidrio (9 km)
    Parks1315Parque 4 de Abril (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves113Cayo Cupey (44 km)
    Caves011Cueva El Infierno (57 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Zoológico de Jovellanos (25 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints25Loma de Campo Ramas (18 km)

    Perico: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Perico?

    Embalse La Luisa (lake, about 20 km), Museo Domingo Jullicas (museum, about 23 km), Embalse Las Brisas (lake, about 24 km), Casa de Reuniones de Los Testigos de Jehová (attraction, about 1 km), Salón de Asambleas de Los Testigos de Jehová (attraction, about 2 km), Laguna del Vidrio (lake, about 9 km).

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

    119 places on Spotwander: 6 beaches & coast, 22 other attractions, 20 forts & heritage, 27 churches, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest beach to Perico?

    Ensenada del Júcaro, about 39 km by road; Punta Aguada (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Perico?

    Panteón Mártires de la Independencia, about 16 km by road; Monumento A José Martí (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Perico?

    Biblical Church of Jesus Christ (1689 Confessional Reformed Baptist Church), about 15 km by road; Primera Iglesia Bautista de Colón Cristo Redentor (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Perico?

    Start in Perico, visit Embalse Las Brisas, then Embalse La Luisa, then Embalse La Lometa, then Jose Smith Comas Sugar Mill, then Museo Domingo Jullicas, and drive back — about 138 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Perico?

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

    Towns near Perico

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