Second to Havana City in tourist popularity Varadero beach resort area is the favourite beach destination in Cuba. It attracts tourism from all over the world but especially those from Europe and Canada looking for warm blue Caribbean Seas.
Getting there
There is and international airport in Varadero and a couple of international Marinas with immigration and customs check points. Most flights to Varadero are carried out by charter companies so if prefer to flight with schedule airlines instead to can fly to Havana and from there it will only take a couple of hours on the road to Varadero.
Moving around Varadero
There is a double-decker open-on-top bus that runs on a regular schedule from the tip of the peninsula to the town. You can also hire a car or even better a scooter which is more justifiable given the small size of the peninsula.
What to do in Varadero
A park in the middle of Varadero filled with birds, vendors, music and camel rides for the kids or and Excursion by Catamaran, snorkelling in a coral barrier reef or spending time swimming with dolphins seem to be the most popular of activities in Varadero. However there is much more to do and you can be advised by the tourist desk in your hotel reception.
Where to stay
This is a very subjective subject but in my modest opinion the best hotels in Varadero are Iberostar Varadero, Paradisus Princesa del Mar, Paradisus Varadero, Blau Varadero, Iberostar Tainos or any of the new Barcelo hotels.
Safety issues
Cuba in general, and Varadero in particular, are very safe places for travellers. Varadero is pretty strictly a tourist enclave, with limited access for locals, and routinely policed. Elsewhere in Cuba is much different. It is, however, arguably the safest country in the Caribbean for travelers, including single females. Use your common sense and you'll be fine.
Getting there
There is and international airport in Varadero and a couple of international Marinas with immigration and customs check points. Most flights to Varadero are carried out by charter companies so if prefer to flight with schedule airlines instead to can fly to Havana and from there it will only take a couple of hours on the road to Varadero.
Moving around Varadero
There is a double-decker open-on-top bus that runs on a regular schedule from the tip of the peninsula to the town. You can also hire a car or even better a scooter which is more justifiable given the small size of the peninsula.
What to do in Varadero
A park in the middle of Varadero filled with birds, vendors, music and camel rides for the kids or and Excursion by Catamaran, snorkelling in a coral barrier reef or spending time swimming with dolphins seem to be the most popular of activities in Varadero. However there is much more to do and you can be advised by the tourist desk in your hotel reception.
Where to stay
This is a very subjective subject but in my modest opinion the best hotels in Varadero are Iberostar Varadero, Paradisus Princesa del Mar, Paradisus Varadero, Blau Varadero, Iberostar Tainos or any of the new Barcelo hotels.
Safety issues
Cuba in general, and Varadero in particular, are very safe places for travellers. Varadero is pretty strictly a tourist enclave, with limited access for locals, and routinely policed. Elsewhere in Cuba is much different. It is, however, arguably the safest country in the Caribbean for travelers, including single females. Use your common sense and you'll be fine.
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