Matanzas often called the Athens of Cuba and famous for its many bridges, interesting architecture and music is on the way to famous Varadero Beach. Birthplace of the Danzón, Matanzas is also a good place in which to hear a danzonete or rumba. A city on the sea, it has drawn on the rhythm of the waves, the vigor of its morning breeze and the stately calm of its rivers in creating its culture.
Matanzas, behind a deep bay, it came into its own during the 19th century when it served as the country’s sugar capital. On the classic, leafy main square, Parque Libertad, the Pharmaceutical Museum is a wonderfully preserved chemist’s shop, also there are plenty of interesting buildings, monuments and museums to keep you occupied like Museo Historico Provincial, Teatro Sauto, Cathedral of San Carlos, Bellamar Caverns...
The small Hotel Velasco built in 1902 by Luis Zorrilla Velasco offers a friendly atmosphere with a distinctive and personal touch in a quiet city with enough sights to keep you amused for a few days. The main historical sites are relics of 19th Century Cuban architecture, including the Sauto Theatre, the old City Hall and the Church of San Pedro de Versailles. The interior of Hotel Velasco, including its 17 comfortable air-conditioned rooms, reflects the time during which the hotel was built.
SPECIAL OFFER
Standard room
From April 16, 2012 to June 30, 2012
*Advertised rates are based on single occupancy
