• The Villa Dream( La Villa Soñada) This in Matanzas City, 100 km from Havana and 30 km from La Playa de Varadero, To reach La Villa Dream is first to arrive at the city center (Plaza Libertad), The Dream Villa is located 5 blocks from Plaza Libertad. You can reach the city by plane, train, bus, bike or simply if you arrive from another city.
• Matanzas is called little Venice in Cuba. Although there are no Gondolieri and the streets are bituminized, three rivers flowing into the sea make for much water and many bridges… The inhabitants of Matanzas love comparison – e.g. they proudly name Matanzas also Athens of Cuba – this is based on Matanzas ‘ wide spread cultural activities. Additionally, the gods aren't far away either due to the afrocuban religion Santería…
• But apart from those comparisons, Matanzas is certainly a good place to start the adventure of Cuba . You can get there easily with one of the numerous airlines flying to Varadero. From the airport of Varadero you can visit the famous beaches (at about 30 km distance) as well as less touristic highlights. Also Havanna is not far from Matanzas.
• •Besides a lengthy stroll across the big town I recommend to sit down in one of the parks and to get involved with the Cuban day to day life.
• •Although the beach of Matanzas is not comparable to Varadero, there are some inviting sections of the bay, even though the busy street in the back bothers. In short, the beach is okay for swimming, for a longer stay it is worth to go to Varadero.
• •In the afternoon and above all in the evening you should investigate whether the cultural life of Matanzas deserves the comparison with Athens . It is mandatory to check the excellent theatre or the UNEAC, a local association of artists, for this purpose.
• •VIAZUL the “tourist bus company” offers connections in time between Matanzas and Varadero, Havanna, Trinidad, and Santiago de Cuba . Please refer to the current timetable!
• •Railway Matanzas lies on the main route Havanna - Santiago de Cuba . Practically all trains from Oriente (Guantanamo, Santiago de Cuba, Bayamo) and the stations in between (Camaguey, Santa Clara, etc.) aiming to Havanna also stop in Matanzas, therefore the connection both to Havanna and the east is very good.
• If you go to/from Havanna the best choice for this passage through a wonderful landscape is the only electric railroad line of Cuba, the "Hershey" train. It operates between Havanna and Matanzas about four times a day and the trip only is 3 CUC. For further information please refer to the page Cubaentren and especially the route Habana - Matanzas.
• •Plane Numerous charter airlines fly to Varadero airport (Matanzas). For national flights however the starting point is Havanna – inland flights to/from Matanzas are only available together with tourist trips from Varadero.