VARADERO BEACH

The main tourist attraction of Matanzas Province is Varadero, according to many people the best beach in the Caribbean. The magical conjunction of its fine sand and the delicate blue of its warm waters have placed it as the second tourist pole of Cuba, just behind Havana. Under this condition, Varadero has the biggest hotel infrastructure in the country, more than 50 hotels, located on the beachfront or in surrounding areas.
Its seascapes, populated with beautiful coral formations and colorful fish, are accessible to the tourist in more than 20 sites certified for diving.

City of Varadero

It belongs to the municipality of Cárdenas, located in the Hicacos peninsula, recognized for its magnificent natural landscapes and its rich diversity, Varadero is a true tropical paradise.
Considered one of the main tourist destinations in Cuba, it captivates all its visitors with its beach, stretching along about 22 km, with clear waters and fine sand, next to the peculiar vegetation and warm weather all year around, make it an unforgettable destination for whoever visits it, numerous admirers, with full conviction affirm, that it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world too.

It is located 140 km east of Havana and 30 km from the city of Matanzas, also called “La Atenas de Cuba”(The Athens of Cuba), to Vararedo can be accessed by land, air and sea.

Varadero offer to the traveler a wide range of recreational options

What to see?

The Xanadu Mansion,

Among the must-see places in Varadero is the Xanadu Mansion, located on the cliff of San Bernardino, one of the most paradisiacal places on the peninsula. The cost of this residence, when was opened in 1931, amounted US $ 710,000 (in the middle of the global economic collapse) as an indicator of the exquisite luxury of this building, to which would be added an 18-hole golf course.

The Josone Park,

Josone Park, a full of colorful gardens dating from 1940 and crowned with a majestic neoclassical mansion, is another of the options most demanded by tourists and nationals; It is usual to witness on it “quinceañeras), fifteen birthdays of the Cuban girls, is a true natural park, with restaurants specialized in Creole, Italian and international food, beautiful natural lake and lush vegetation, are a must visit to feel at ease

The Cave of Ambrosio,

Finally, it is necessary to speak about the Cave of Ambrosio, discovered in 1941, which, with its 47 pre-Columbian drawings, is one of the main repositories of aboriginal art in Cuba.

The Barracuda Dive Center,

In Varadero there are four excellent dive centers, which provide access to the 21 sites dedicated to dive, offer an unforgettable opportunity for lovers of this practice to enjoy the heady seascapes of the area.
Among these centers, is the Barracuda Diving Center, which together with its specialized courses for beginners, marvels all its visitors with the delights of its Barracuda Grill, one of the most popular seafood restaurants in the area.


For the accommodation of all these Tourists, Varadero has a wide range of accommodation offers, given more than 60 hotels, located on the beachfront or in nearby avenues, allow you to get fun in the exotic pleasures of the area.

In this territory is one of the biggest tourist infrastructures in the country, which has a considerable number of restaurants specializing in Creole and international food, snack bars, shops and shopping centers.

There are several hotel chains, among the most prestigious in the world, such as Meliá Hotels Int., Iberostar Hotels, Blau Hotels & Resorts, Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts etc.