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Cárdenas

City in Matanzas, Cuba

Overview

Cárdenas is a historic port city in Matanzas, Cuba, famous for its neoclassical architecture and strong local character. It offers an authentic Cuban experience with lively markets, waterfront promenades, and a close-knit community feel.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Matanzas
Population
86,700
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
23.04°, -81.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$583
Local Cost
$385
Local Income
$35
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
29.2°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
11.6°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
559 mm
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
10
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VRO
Distance
14 km

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Neighborhoods
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Barrio de las Latas Los Pinos Plaza de la Bandera

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 6 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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