City: Cuba
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Coordinates: 22°00′N 80°00′W / 22.000°N 80.000°W / 22.000; -80.000
Restaurants in Cuba
1. Playa Paraiso
2. Finca L'Armonia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Welcome to our farm created two years ago around an experimental project using permaculture techniques. We invite you to discover our many cultures : Mango, guava, avocado, mandarin, banana, cotton, honey and more ! Know you the whole process of coffee picking, drying and roasting on a wood fire. Explain our work techniques by hand and those with our favorite tractors: our beef. We offer horseback riding to enjoy the magic of our landscapes in the valley, to discover traditional tobacco cultures and artisanal cigar production. We guide you to a mountain to enjoy the beautiful view and enjoy the typical Cuban drinks (mojito, piña colada, coco loco..). Come spend a moment of escape with us to the rhythm and style of the Guajiros.
3. Playas de Este
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,440 reviews
A famed Cuban beach ideal for lying out in the sun.
Reviewed By JustJulieNYC - New York City, United States
Took a 25 min private taxi driver to Playa Santa Maria. 6CUC for 2 chaises and an umbrella. Many vendors but none offensive and all respectful. Sand is fine powder... water so blue.
4. Guardalavaca Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,343 reviews
Reviewed By willychel - Toronto, Canada
Took the $5 Guardelavaca Hop in Hop Off Bus for $5 cuc, went down at Guardelavaca Flea Market then took a Calesa going to the Beach. Warm water, white sand and Torquise water. You can walk till the end and take some pictures in a cave, rocks and coconut trees.
5. Playa Pilar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,441 reviews
Reviewed By purpleewee
It’s a 10CUC peso cab ride each way or 5CUC each way on the bus that stops at each hotel every hour up until around 5pm-ish (if you take a cab there prearrange with your driver when you want him to come back to get you - best tip we got) Rent a day bed or 2 deck chairs under a covered & elevated shaded space for 10CUC & they (an older Cuban gentleman wearing a hat - think softened-Cuban-style-grandpa with a fanny pack) give you 3 free drinks (tickets exchanged) at the beach bar as well, (cocktails, beer - didn’t see wine as an option) which also has premium pineapple filled fruit filled drinks & light snacks (Pringle’s etc) at a reasonable price Rent just 2 beach chairs for 4CUC There are no hotels on this beach area - though catamarans do include the beach on day tours & pull in daily They also offer excursions from this beach but really it’s fantastic on its own & worth checking out. There is a small decent restaurant right on the beach at the end of the boardwalk that serves chicken & lobster dishes as well as beer and wi e & it has a thatched roof covering but still outside and open. Was there in March and the sun is intense - pack a good sunblock, hats & cover ups. Bring TP - the bathrooms were usable but not idea - keeping in mind it is Cuba ;)
6. La Gran Piedra (The Big Rock)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By Vallero - Deep River, Canada
The view from the top of La Gran Piedra is amazing, but more interesting is how the climate changes from tropical to pine forests as you ascend the mountain. All in all it is a beautiful location. In addition to the mountain itself there is a restored 18th century coffee plantation to visit and a spectacular botanical garden nearby. There are more than than 400 stairs from the parking area to the top of the rock. It is not a mountain climb but be prepared for a bit of exercise.
7. Playa Esmeralda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 461 reviews
Reviewed By 421AnnaM
We visited that beach on several occasions since 2015. Perfectly white sand and perfectly blue and warm ocean. Great for snorkeling. There are few places to get some food or buy some souvenirs.
8. Varadero Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20,912 reviews
Reviewed By maplestone5 - Penetanguishene, Canada
The long stretch of beach in Varadero is perhaps one of the most beautiful beaches in the world! Water is crystal clear, the beach is white sand and seemingly endless, and of course, the Cuban culture adds to the charm of this most amazing place. When visiting, please respect the beauty of this pristine beach. Don't spoil it with littered cigarette butts and discarded plastic cups in the sand......there are plenty of garbage cans to keep the beach clean. Remember that you are a guest, in a country that has its own issues to deal with......please don't add to their difficulties. Embrace the waves, absorb the culture, dream in the most amazing sunsets, and be respectful of the beauty that warmly welcomed you.
9. Coco Beach
10. Cayo Blanco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,637 reviews
Reviewed By juls1809 - North Wales, United Kingdom
Fab time here, chilling out and drinking pina coladas.. the water was warm and lobster excellent, loved it
