Location: Varadero
Top Things to do in Varadero
5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Varadero That You Shouldn't Miss
The powdery sands of Varadero are as seductive as the soft lapping of the Kawama Channel waves. Famed gangster Al Capone used to frequent the shoreline resorts, and the city still maintains that glamorous luster that’s been historically appealing to high rollers. Mansions-turned-museums are favorite destinations for curious Cuban history buffs. Nature lovers can embark upon a day of adventure, exploring the area’s caves, keys, and virgin forests.
Restaurants in Varadero
1. Wijincuba Cuba Travel -Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 325 reviews
We offer a full chart of customizable private tours and round trips from Havana, Santiago de Cuba or Varadero with high degree of customers service and flexibility. We are a group of Cuban tour guides we all speak fluent English, french, dutch and German, all graduated from Cuban Tourism school.
2. Cuba Among Cubans
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 366 reviews
Our mission is to give our guests the most authentic Cuban experience. Eat & drink in local Cuban eateries, explore the less-touristy areas, and surround yourself in the culture and arts of Cuba. We pride ourselves on small and intimate group tours of Havana & Varadero City.
3. Cueva de Ambrosio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 696 reviews
Reviewed By Mikethecoach - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
5 CUC entry, and an enthusiastic guide who'll tell you all about this cave system in several languages, at the same time! If you're worried about bats flying around you, don't they only eat insects and the highlight is the amount of cave paintings with a compass pointing north. If you're in Varadero, it's well worth a trip on the buss.
4. Vara Diving
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,917 reviews
Reviewed By jstercl - Regina, Canada
we stopped here for a dip in a beautiful cave after exploring Matanzas for the day, great way to cool off.
5. Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 326 reviews
Reviewed By compositor1 - Toronto, Canada
This reserve was an unexpected treat to visit. At 5 CUC per person, it's a bargain. It is not commercially developed, and has an authentic camp/nature preserve vibe. It's walkable distance from the Royalton Hicacos. The whole route takes about 45min to walk through. The map you get at the entrance also has info about to 15 or so marked points of interest on the trail. e.g 500 year old cactus, sacred burial ground (visible bones), smugglers caves...with spooky (and harmless) bats and more. The trail terrain is "dogs tooth" stone in many parts so wear shoes..flip flops/sandals are not recommended. The forest/jungle portion of the trail is mostly shaded due to the height of the trees, but it's still quite hot. Bring water and maybe bug spray if you have it. Water, soda pop, campground quality washroom, are available near entrance.
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