Iglesia de Santa Elvira, Varadero
Visit the Iglesia de Santa Elvira in Varadero, a distinct spot within the entire Cuban tourist scene
Iglesia de Santa Elvira, Varadero
© Wilder Méndez
The Iglesia de Santa Elvira (Santa Elvira Church) is one of the non-tourist attractions in the Cuban city of Varadero. It is in the urban nucleus, next to the Parque Central y Parque de las 8000 taquillas (Central Park and Park of the 8000 Lockers). Thanks to this strategic location it is the most visited of the zone.
In spite of being a relatively modern church, it was built in 1938, it's a traditional temple that stands out for its simplicity. The structure is mainly composed of stone and wood, it's rather small, which makes it a very welcoming place for visitors and faithful. The interior contrasts with the facade due to the number of elements that adorn it, like a large crucifix on the altar or the mosaic on the floor.
The tower that stands in the middle of the church as a bell tower and the cross placed on top makes the monument stand out from the other buildings in the city. The tower serves as an attraction for those who want to visit the temple and the small garden around it.
More Information:
Location:
Primera Avenida, Varadero.
Ticket price:
Free.
Telephone:
(+53) 45612348
Interactive map:
Varadero
What to see:
- Parque Josone
- Mansión Xanadú
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Reserva Ecológica Varahicacos
- Cueva de Ambrosio
- Cueva de los Musulmanes
- Iglesia de Santa Elvira
- Parque Central y Parque de las 8 000 taquillas
- Cayo Blanco
Beaches:
Museums :
Matanzas
What to see:
- Teatro Sauto
- Plaza de la Vigía
- Catedral de Matanzas
- Barrio de Versalles
- Castillo de San Severino
- Puente Calixto García
- Puente de la Concordia
- Estadio Palmar de Junco
- Parque de la Libertad
- Parque de Bomberos
- Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol
- Ermita de Monserrate
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Cuevas de Saturno
- Río Canímar
- Bahía de Cochinos
- San Miguel de los Baños
Beaches:
Museums:
Península de Zapata
What to See:
- Boca de Guamá
- Laguna del Tesoro
- Criadero de Cocodrilos de Guamá
- Gran Parque Natural Montemar
- Cueva de los peces
- Bahía de Cochinos
Beaches:
Museums :
Other nearby destinations:
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