Varadero is a resort town in the province of Matanzas in Cuba and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. At the north eastern end of the peninsula there is a nature reserve and virgin forests and beaches. It has more than 20km of white sandy beaches. Varadero is a very popular tourist destination for its spectacular beaches of fine white sand, diving, nightlife and culture. A very laid-back destination where the typical Cuban culture is retained.

See:

• Cueva de los Peces – is a cenote, a naturally occurring hole in the ground, half salt, half fresh water 70 metres in depth. There are hammocks, lush vegetation, palm trees, birds, crabs and water full of different varieties of fish. 
• Chapellin marina – board the catamaran and sail for an hour, stopping to uplift live lobsters and you can also snorkel and view much of the fish life. Swim, sunbath and see enjoy a relaxing day on the water.
• The Dolphinarium – for a small fee you can swim in the lagoon and have a rewarding experience with the dolphins that you won’t forget.
• Catamaran & Snorkelling – enjoy what Varadero is good at and that is any kind of water sports and excursions on board catamarans and snorkel while viewing a great range of fish.
• Matanzas city – of which Varadero is a part of the province, and visit the Matanzas caves. An interesting tour with information on the history of the city and the discovery of the caves.

Experience:

• Buying from a beach vendor who sell from their cart all sorts of local ware such as beach bags, shell jewellery, sarongs, statues and straw hats, where you can also haggle for the best price.
• Varadero’s nightlife at one of the many bars which are full of lively entertainment and an opportunity to meet the locals. The Cuban atmosphere where the musicians mingle with the crowd makes this an atmosphere of a friendly local party.
• The flora in Varadero which is purely magnificent with bright flowers contrasting with the bright blue of the sea and the sky.

Secrets of the City:

• Views of intense blue seas and skies where pelicans fly across your vision, where they hover and then sharply dive into the sea for their food.
• Filled with sun, sand and fun loving people, where the locals have retained the typical Cuban culture.
• Famous Varadero beaches with white sandy beaches, relax, enjoy or party, Varadero has it all.