If you plan a trip to Cuba, Varadero is your best option

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Varadero It is considered a quintessential Cuban tourist icon, so if you are planning a trip to cuba, this destination will be the ideal one to enjoy your leisure time. You will not only enjoy its beautiful and paradisiacal beaches as the city offers you other options to discover.

There is a paradox with Varadero since the site, although part of Cuba, has absolutely nothing to do with the atmosphere and the typical Cuban idiosyncrasy. Well, its environment is very similar to a Californian stereotype.

What makes Varadero so attractive?

If you are one of those people who consider themselves “beach fundamentalistsVaradero will undoubtedly capture and captivate you. Its crystalline beaches with warm waters and golden-white sands will make you never want to leave them. In fact, this small Cuban area is one of the places most in demand by tourists and is the city with the largest number of recognized hotel chains worldwide.


If scuba diving is your thing, you should know that the aquatic nature of the beaches in Varadero offers endless “underwater colors", Which will surely delight you while scuba diving.

In Varadero you can also do other types of activities in addition to enjoying its warm and crystalline beaches. For the most extreme, there are places where you can go skydiving. If, on the other hand, you want something more relaxing without leaving the adventure, you can go horseback riding or ride a bike.

For those who want to explore, you can shop around the popular handmade object market, where you can buy handmade ornaments at cheap prices. If you have an inclination towards the arts and the academy, then you should not miss on your itinerary visiting the so-called square of the artisans and the many old mansions, which have been converted into authentic museums.


For people who want to explore nature, Varadero has several caves. The most famous of these is the Saturn cave, where the visitor, in addition to being able to bathe in it, can also practice diving.

Varadero is also very famous for its cays. These offer visitors a truly rewarding experience if you are looking to explore new sites. The most famous keys are:

- Cayo Coco
- Cayo Guillermo
- Cayo Santa María
- Cayo Largo
- Cayo los ensenachos


If the visitor has a good budget, in the same keys there are both international and Cuban hotels.

Nightlife in Varadero

Night visitors will find in Varadero multiple options for their enjoyment. Among the most recommended places to have fun at night are:

62 street
In this place, in addition to being able to taste both drinks and typical food with Cubans and foreigners, you will be able to dance traditional Cuban music, either at the venue or… in the middle of the street!

Rumba Palace
In this place you can enjoy a typical Caribbean night. The atmosphere is ideal for gatherings with family and friends and the drinks are usually quite cheap.

The Comparsita
It offers varied music and shows with quite professionalism. Its peak is on Thursdays and Fridays, and the ticket price includes drinks consumed during the course of the night.

As you can see, Varadero is an ideal destination if you plan travel to Cuba.

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