With some great day trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to explore everything that Varadero, 40 miles away, has to offer. See the best sights beginning with Varadero Beach, Marina Gaviota and Dolphinarium. Matanzas is another popular destination. It’s 45 miles away and offers a range of intriguing things to see and do. La Arboleda, Las Cuevas de Bellamar and Bellamar Caves are just the start.