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Beaches
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Pristine beach with warm, clear turquoise waters and powdery white sand, ideal for family-friendly swimming and water sports, complemented by local dining options.
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Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
Discover cool caverns, view intriguing cave art, and spot native bats in their natural habitat, alongside a nature reserve and an aboriginal burial site, all within a short walk from local hotels.
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Flea & Street Markets
Local artisan market with a variety of handmade Cuban goods, where bargaining is a practiced tradition. Features unique artwork and supports the regional community.
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Wineries & Vineyards
Air-conditioned liquor store presenting informative rum tours and tastings. Enjoy the ambiance of rum and cigar culture with the option to purchase unique local varieties.
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Golf Courses
Challenging 18-hole golf course with swift greens and striking ocean vistas. Noteworthy for its quality rental equipment and the demanding 16th hole with water hazards.
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Bars & Clubs
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Live music venue with a Cuban twist, hosting local bands playing classic rock hits amidst vibrant outdoor ambiance and iconic Beatles-themed statues.
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  • Vitomir P
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautifull beach
    Beautifull Beach and my girlfriend and I have enjoyed everything. Sea, send, sky. We really had a great time at Playa Varadero
    Review of: Playa Varadero
    Written March 11, 2025
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  • Passport761560
    11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Caves
    The tour guide was lovely and the caves were interesting. He was very informative and took the time to explain various features about the cave.
    Review of: Cueva de Ambrosio
    Written April 8, 2024
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  • Slav
    London, UK27 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Catamaran trip great , top guys! Very helpful! Must go.. Pinacolada not included on Cayo blanco but worth 5 dollars!
    Trip to Cayo Blanco was great. Victor did good job. All Catamaran team was great. We was lucky as we had beautiful weather. Just must go. Left 4 stars as on our way to resort my wife left in bus bvlgari Sunglasses.. Jennifer from our resort called to him just maybe after 5 minutes when we left bus and driver said no sunglasses in bus.. Really sad as most of Cubans are really honest and always returning finding items.. But driver transtur company should be fired... So Cayo blanco trip OK.. Highly recomend but do not leave personal items in transtur buses as will be never returned.
    Review of: Cayo Blanco
    Written February 15, 2024
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  • Margaret B
    49 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop in for a great Mojito.
    Fun place to walk around and enjoy a drink. A few different restaurants . Many couples taking pictures at this pretty park.
    Review of: Josone Park
    Written April 17, 2024
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  • Matthew T
    Bolton, Canada88 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Cuban Ben Thanh market - without the seafood
    It was interesting to walk through - Its a nice sized street market - some vendors post their prices - others do not - that may be good or bad depending on how much they like you. Like you'll read another review about them charging a lady 20 pounds for a baby shirt - they did not like her. Probably because she paid in pounds and you get the best deals in Pesos or USD - They will take other currencies but they will chisel you a little on the conversion

    The little drink bar in the center will definitely overcharge you if you arent in Pesos and even then its still high
    Review of: Varadero Street Market
    Written March 30, 2024
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  • Marcus H
    East Harling, UK30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was 2 of the nicest dives I’ve had for awhile
    I went to playa coral with scuba libre varadero was picked up from my hotel it was me another diver & our guide.it was a 15-20 minute drive to the dive site.it was a morning dive so not busy with those pesky snorkelers some divers not so many it became a problem when getting in there being one entry place.
    Got kitted up then down to the entry point the sea was abit ruff getting in with current fun & games putting our fins on then down we went ,a metre or so to start moving out getting deeper as we went finning like hell to start with 1 step forward 2 steps back but as we got deeper it became nice n calm it became a relaxed dive not very deep 15-16 metres.not a lot to see really nothing I haven’t seen before some large lion fish ,skools of small fish going through n over the coral formations it was lovely.down for an hour made our way back up current getting stronger again lots of fun taking our fins off & getting out.
    The site was getting busy but when we were coming back from our second dive after another hours dive a lot more pesky snorkelers about one nearly stood on me godknows how they didn’t see me .

    In conclusion the dive site is nothing amazing but it’s a lovely dive site shame I didn’t get to do a night dive on it I’m sure it would be totally different .
    Review of: Playa Coral
    Written November 21, 2024
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  • EllaCat11
    Halifax, Canada471 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good place to buy rum
    Good spot to pick up some rum that may not be available at home - better selection than at the resort store. They offer free samples so you can decide what you would like to buy. Canadian credit card was accepted without any issues. Staff were friendly and helpful and seemed to know their products well.
    Review of: La Casa del Ron
    Written March 26, 2024
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  • wademurphy1969
    St. John's, Canada67 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great entertainment.
    Watched a performance at the Delphinarium by the dolphins and trainers,it was excellent. Afterwards we had pictures done with the dolphins. Restaurant and giftshop on site.
    Review of: Delfinario
    Written November 18, 2023
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  • Wild Child
    5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Old and Beautiful
    I have seen it many times but never had the opportunity to partake in the mass service.I am sure it is still on every sunday.
    Review of: Iglesia Santa Elvira
    Written December 30, 2020
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  • Severclan
    Cambridge, UK79 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great for nature lovers.
    We spent a lovely couple of hours exploring the reserve. As nature lovers and hikers it was an easy walk and there were lots of different lizards and birds to see. We visited in the morning before it got too hot and only saw one other couple during our visit. This meant we had the trail and caves to ourselves and could stop often to observe and listen. We saw lots of things as a result.
    In the two main caves we saw different species of bats but you need to be aware that the cave entrances are low and require some crawling /crouching to get in. Not sure the discarded bones were necessary for the burial ground though…seemed a bit of a gimmick.
    You get a small trail map with information which added to the walk.
    Other reviews mention the path and neglect; I would advise trainers as the trail is narrow and rocky in parts (like sharp coral) which would be uncomfortable in sandals or flip flops. Also, there are some low level (small) branches and stems overhead that mean you often have to either move them or duck down. Wear bug repellent as there are some boggy bits near the end and you are brushing past vegetation throughout.
    We thought it was definitely worth the money if you are lucky enough to visit at a quiet time- would not be as enjoyable with lots of visitors.
    Review of: Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
    Written May 10, 2024
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  • c b
    Drumheller, Canada441 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cuban delight
    Close to our hotel so we went looking for cuban coffee beans. Had no luck as the shelves at the mercado were empty except for booze and cigars. Cuba is having a nightmare of supply disruption of massive proportions . Nice looking mall but empty of people. Bought some great shirts and had a fine latte for real cheap.found some good cuban music cds and enjoyed tasty large lobsters for lunch. A modern wonder for varadero
    Review of: Convention Center Plaza America
    Written February 1, 2023
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  • J&E T
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tranquil setting in the middle of town
    nice setting for a walk through a scenic park, rental boats available, a nice waterfront bar with the best pina coladas, although they are no longer served in a pineapple. Choice of 3 restaurants within the park. On a previous trip (2018) we chose the more traditional Cuban restaurant (La Campana) tucked away in the back, great food and excellent service. A nice setting for a relaxing meal off the beaten path.
    Review of: Parque Central
    Written May 10, 2019
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  • Getaway665542
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing selection of cuban art
    Had a great conversation and was impressed by work and the talent of the artists on display. Highly recommended.
    Review of: Artecru
    Written January 1, 2019
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  • Suzan F
    North bay31 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Art
    Worth browsing - great artwork, they will package for you if you buy and want to bring home with you.
    Review of: Taller de Cerámica Artística
    Written May 11, 2019
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  • Sara S
    Toronto, Canada33 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice walk through the woods
    We rented a scooter, explored and stumbled upon this place and figured why not check it out. The price is 2 cuc and you get to walk through a little forest and then you come to a man that takes you to see the cactus tree and gives you a little history about it. It's cute! and I am surprised the bus tour does not stop here, they could be making more money ;)
    Review of: Cactus Patriarch
    Written July 23, 2019
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