“MATANZAS - CUEVAS DE BELLAMAR” Tour
“MATANZAS - CUEVAS DE BELLAMAR” Tour
Matanzas City & Bellamar Cave – Cultural Heritage and Natural Wonder: Discover the perfect combination of history, culture, and breathtaking natural beauty on this fascinating excursion to Matanzas City, known as the “Athens of Cuba,” and the impressive Bellamar Cave, one of the island’s most extraordinary geological treasures.
Explore Matanzas – The Athens of Cuba, Matanzas is a charming colonial city filled with bridges, rivers, poetry, and Afro-Cuban traditions. During your visit, you will enjoy: Historic City Center, Walk through elegant squares and streets lined with neoclassical buildings that tell the story of a city rich in culture and artistic heritage. The Pharmaceutical Museum (optional), A unique 19th-century apothecary preserved exactly as it was, offering a rare glimpse into the medical history of Cuba. The San Severino Castle, One of the oldest fortresses in Cuba, overlooking the bay and showcasing the region’s colonial past. Scenic Viewpoints, Matanzas is known for its rivers and bridges— enjoy panoramic views and stunning photo opportunities.
Bellamar Cave – A Natural Masterpiece: Continue your adventure with a visit to the Bellamar Cave, Cuba’s oldest and most famous show cave, discovered in 1861. Inside you will find: Spectacular Stalactites and Stalagmites, Marvel at thousands of natural formations, crystal galleries, and underground halls shaped over millions of years. The “Glory Hall” and “Manto de Colón”, Two of the most iconic chambers, admired for their beauty, size, and intricate mineral formations. A Cool Underground Climate, A refreshing escape from the tropical heat as you descend into a magical subterranean world.
Why This Excursion is Special?, This tour perfectly blends cultural discovery with natural exploration, offering a complete and enriching experience for travelers who love history, architecture, geology, and photography.
- Pick up at the Hotel
- Tour around the city of Matanzas: Plaza Vigía, Cathedral, Parque de la Libertad (Liberty Park).
- Visit to the Pharmaceutical Museum
- Visit to the Hermitage of Monserrate and free time to enjoy the place and take pictures.
- Visit to the Bellamar Caves
Departure days for the tour: Daily.
- Recommended: light clothing, sunglasses, hats or caps, tennis, sandals or comfortable shoes, solar protection and photographic camera.
- For the tour we recommend a water bottle.
More Information
- 6 hrs
- 08.20 o 13:00 hrs Playa Marina – Paradisus Varadero / 08.35 o 13:15 hrs Iberostar Varadero – Blau Varadero / 08.50 o 13:30 hrs Melia las Antillas – Sol Palmeras / 09.00 o 13:40 hrs Melia Varadero – Sol Varadero
- Tour guide included
- Family friendly
- Offered inSpanish, English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, and Russian
Options and Availability
Collective tour
Tour in collective bus with specialized guide service in several languages. The best price.Private tour
Tour by private car or microbus with exclusive specialized guide service in your language. Pick up time and program development according to their own interests.Policies and Conditions
- Minimum Pax for the tour: 8 Pax.
- The collected may be delayed up to 15 minutes depending on the number of hotels and punctuality of customers. Customer should be informed on sales desk to avoid disagreements.
- Holiplus will reconfirm 48 hours prior to the departure of your tour. If the provider decides to cancel, due to not reaching the minimum number of passengers required, Holiplus will offer you an alternative tour or fully refund the cost of your tour.
Cancellation and no show policy:
- Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour: No penalty applies.
- Cancellations between 72 hours and 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 50% of the total value of the excursion applies.
- Cancellations less than 48 hours before the tour: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
- NO-SHOW: a penalty of 100% of the total value of the excursion applies.
