Matanzas Carnival

Date: third week August
Venue: Matanzas

If you're looking for a good time, try to get to Matanzas during the third week of August.

Although not as massive or elaborate as Carnival celebrations in Havana or Santiago, Matanzas still puts on a good party. The town has strong Afro-Cuban roots, and you'll experience this in body, flesh, food, and song throughout the week.