Cueva de Saturno
An underground freshwater cave near the airport, with a clear blue-green pool beneath the stalactites, perfect for swimming and snorkeling; a popular half-day trip from Varadero.
Cueva de Saturno is a natural limestone cave between Varadero and Matanzas, near Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport. Clear fresh water collects at the bottom, forming a pool about 20 meters deep. Visitors descend a flight of steps into the cave and swim or snorkel among the stalactites. The water stays around 24°C all year round. Admission is about US$5 to $10 (check on site). Snorkel masks can be rented, and there are changing rooms and a snack bar. It is about a 20-minute drive from Varadero and is often combined with Bellamar Caves or a visit to Matanzas. Note: the steps are slippery. Go in the morning, when it is less crowded and the water is clearest.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Playa Coral
- Río Canímar
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Castillo de San Severino
- Teatro Sauto
- Matanzas Historic Centre
- Museo Farmacéutico de Matanzas
- Ermita de Monserrate (Matanzas)