Location: Varadero
Top Things to do in Varadero
Top 10 Free Things to do in Varadero, Matanzas Province
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. Kuba Premium Reisen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
We offer private guided tours to Havana,Vinales,Trinidad,Cienfuegos,Santa Clara and others.These tours could be for one day or various (roundtrips) We offer a relation people to people,taking our costumers to experience the real country.Our business relays on very experienced German speaking tourguides and a stock of old classic American cars and new vehicles according to the costumers interests.
2. Tour Reynaldo in Kuba Day Tours
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Individualized Excursions from Varadero or Havana to the most interesting and beautiful sights of Cuba in German, Portuguese and Spanish languages. Learn and enjoy this beautiful country from the hands of a guide with over 23 years experience. Visiting shopping sites, offers tours include several days with accommodation and meals included. Cuba miss not knowing hand of an expert.
3. Artecru
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
4. Varadero Beach
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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.
5. Calle 62
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By wannabec - Bowmanville, Canada
Great music, lively crowd, good service. What a great party for NYE! Highly recommend this night spot. Especially for ladies, there are so many great dancers. It was a lot of fun.
6. Iglesia Santa Elvira
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4.5 based on 239 reviews
Reviewed By walfiszs
We had the privilege of going to Sunday Mass at this church and it was very nice. It was a small community but very warm and the building itself, being the oldest Catholic Church, was quite beautiful.
7. Josone Park
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4.0 based on 2,095 reviews
Reviewed By Adjusterboy - Mississauga, Canada
Formerly owned property prior to revolution. Three large homes now are different restaurants. And an outdoor bar with great pina colada
8. House of Rum
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4.0 based on 1,687 reviews
Reviewed By hannahschofield1982 - London, United Kingdom
Great experience and great prices for the rum. Staff were so helpful and we tried loads of free samples before choosing.
9. Varadero Street Market
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4.0 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By BabsHubby - Ontario, Canada
Very neat market at the far end of Varadero. There are various things to buy, from hand-crafted goods (which many merchants will engrave if you like), shirts, hats, leather goods, typical tourist stuff, and some unique Varadero fair like '50s cars made out of recycled aluminum cans. There are also vendors selling food, drink, ice cream, etc. A Buccanero or Sprite helps shop when it's 49 degrees C - the market is closed-roofed, which also helps. :-) Vendors will generally negotiate a price if you ask, but I wouldn't try for more than 15-20% or so - there are lots of tourists and people can wait but if you want that specific hat, just buy it before someone else does (personal experience). They are also very helpful in finding that certain thing for you and are very friendly to boot. Protip: a taxi can bring you directly there, and you can walk in the opposite direction to visit the whole main strip in Varadero; if you take the bus, which is cheaper, you may have a bit of difficulty figuring out where to stop like we did - just stay on the bus until the last stop, or until it's about to turn right towards the Al Capone House. If you go to Varadero on your Cuba trip (and you should), this is a place that you should definitely try out.
10. Taller de Ceramica Artistica
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4.0 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By Paulshappy - Courtenay, Canada
Beautiful Art is what you'll find here, and all lovingly made by hand. Colleen bought an amazing 'rooster' in a detail we've never seen. The service was remarkable and you can hear stories about the pottery or artists or artwork, or even take a tour. Totally worthwhile.
