Camagüey district, Cuba

Places to visit near Vertientes

Vertientes is a town in Camagüey district, Cuba, home to about 29,704 people. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit — 28 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 20 museums. The must-see places are Museo Municipal de Florida (38 km) and Cayo Algodón Grande (77 km).

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

Vertientes at a glance

Location
Camagüey district, Cuba
Population
about 29,704
Coordinates
21.2582° N, 78.1498° W
Places within 50 km
131 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vertientes

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Churches near Vertientes

28 churches within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Iglesia Episcopal San Juan (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Vertientes

24 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Monumento A Las Madres (1 km); the best-known is Potrero de Jimaguayú (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vertientes

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Embalse Durán Dos (9 km); the best-known is Laguna Palmarito (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Vertientes

23 museums within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Vertientes Municipal Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Vertientes

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Cayo Piloncito (74 km); the best-known is Cayo Algodón Grande (77 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Vertientes

11 parks within 100 km of Vertientes. The closest is Parque La Cubana (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Vertientes

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vertientes
  2. 17 km Embalse de Jimaguayú · lake, Camagüey
  3. 10 km Potrero de Jimaguayú · heritage site, Camagüey
  4. 20 km Laguna Palmarito · lake, Camagüey
  5. 11 km Museo Municipal · museum, Camagüey
  6. 1 km Vertientes Municipal Museum · museum, Camagüey
  7. 0 km Back to Vertientes

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How to reach Vertientes

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    Within 15 km of Vertientes

    • Granma · fort · Camagüey · ~13 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vertientes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches2828Iglesia Episcopal San Juan (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2324Monumento A Las Madres (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2024Embalse Durán Dos (9 km)
    Museums2023Vertientes Municipal Museum (1 km)
    Other attractions2121El Machetero (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Cayo Piloncito (74 km)
    Parks1111Parque La Cubana (1 km)
    Beaches & coast39Playground - Parque de Arena (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Acuario (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Loma (21 km)
    Caves01Cueva de Maraguán "B" (55 km)

    Vertientes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vertientes?

    Vertientes Municipal Museum (museum, about 1 km), Museo Municipal (museum, about 1 km), Potrero de Jimaguayú (heritage site, about 8 km), Laguna Palmarito (lake, about 12 km), Embalse de Jimaguayú (lake, about 17 km), Museo Municipal de Florida (museum, about 38 km).

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

    131 places on Spotwander: 28 churches, 23 forts & heritage, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 20 museums, 21 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest church to Vertientes?

    Iglesia Episcopal San Juan, about 1 km by road; Templo Bautista (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Vertientes?

    Monumento A Las Madres, about 1 km by road; Caída En Combate de Ignacio Agramonte (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Vertientes?

    Embalse Durán Dos, about 9 km by road; Laguna Palmarito (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vertientes?

    Start in Vertientes, visit Embalse de Jimaguayú, then Potrero de Jimaguayú, then Laguna Palmarito, then Museo Municipal, then Vertientes Municipal Museum, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vertientes?

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

    Towns near Vertientes

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