Varadero

Cuba

Safety rating
7.8/10
Best time to visit
The dry season from November to April brings the best beach weather. Summer is hotter and more humid with a hurricane risk.
Population
0.0M

Overview

Cuba's premier beach resort, Varadero stretches along a slender peninsula of powdery white sand and turquoise sea. Lined with all-inclusive resorts, it is the country's sun-and-sand capital.

Top attractions

Relax on the long white-sand beach, snorkel or dive offshore, visit Parque Josone, and take a catamaran day trip.

Getting around

A hop-on bus and classic-car taxis run along the peninsula, and resort areas are walkable. Excursions reach Havana and nearby caves.

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