Colonial grid
Straight streets meet at right angles across the whole historic city, forming one of the most regular urban plans in Cuba.
Minimalist map poster · Cuba
Cárdenas Map Poster & Print
23.0363° N / 81.2060° W
A regular colonial grid on a quiet bay, facing the long thin peninsula of Varadero across the water.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Cárdenas in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Cárdenas, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Cárdenas at home
The map
About this Cárdenas map poster
Cárdenas sits on the Bay of Cárdenas on Cuba's northern coast, in Matanzas Province, a short distance from the resort peninsula of Varadero. It was founded in the 19th century as a sugar port, and it was planned. Its streets form one of the most regular grids in Cuba, laid out in straight lines that run toward the waterfront.
The city is called the Ciudad Bandera, the Flag City, because the Cuban flag was first raised here in 1850 during Narciso López's expedition. The town's squares and old sugar warehouses recall its busy port past. Horse-drawn carriages were still a familiar sight on its streets well into recent decades.
A Cárdenas map poster makes the most of that geometry. The even blocks meet the curving shore of the bay, and the thin line of the Hicacos Peninsula runs off to the north. Rendered in black and white, the contrast between the strict grid and the soft coast gives the print a calm, satisfying balance.
- Population
- 99,000
- Coordinates
- 23.0363° N / 81.2060° W
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time zone
- Havana
- Region
- Cárdenas, Cuba
The bay shore
The grid ends at the Bay of Cárdenas, where old port structures and the curving waterline give the map its northern edge.
Hicacos Peninsula
To the north, the long, narrow peninsula of Varadero stretches out into the sea, a thin line that frames the bay on a wider view.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Cárdenas
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Cárdenas
A map that means something
Cárdenas carries a proud place in Cuban history, and many Cubans abroad keep it close in memory. A map of its grid and bay is a dignified way to honour the family's roots, or a trip through Matanzas.
Set the title, subtitle and coordinates line with Ciudad Bandera, a family name or a year. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Get it as $9 HD files or as a printed poster with an optional frame.
Order the Cárdenas posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Cárdenas map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Cárdenas poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Cárdenas poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Cárdenas poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Cárdenas poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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