| Located on the Hicacos Peninsula, the resort town | | | | specifically, has quality resources to offer the golf |
| of Varadero Cuba is flanked by two bodies of | | | | enthusiast. |
| water: The Bay of Cardenas and the Straights of | | | | Another well known attraction vacationers enjoy |
| Florida. This gives Varadero plenty of beaches, | | | | is the Seafari Cayo Blanco. This excursion consists |
| and its placement only 140km east of Havana | | | | of a catamaran tour, snorkeling in a coral reef, |
| provides access to the nation’s capitol. On the | | | | swimming with dolphins, seeing the Delfinario |
| edge of the peninsula on which Varadero rests | | | | Dolphin Show, music, entertainment, lunch and an |
| one can find the Hicacos Point Natural Park. This | | | | open bar. This tour is seven hours long and |
| ecological preserve contains the Cave of | | | | covers the entire city. |
| Ambrosia, a habitat for 31 species of birds, 24 | | | | Another popular event is visiting the Parque |
| species of reptiles and ruins of La Calavera Salt | | | | Josone. This spot is a beautiful park nestled in the |
| Works. | | | | middle of the city. It is filled with parks, vendors, |
| Varadero began as a dry dock for salt mines in | | | | music and even offers camel rides. A final spot to |
| the 16th century. Since then Veradero has | | | | stop is the Tropicana Matanzas. This cabaret |
| evolved into a magnificent tourist destination, | | | | features traditional Cuban forms of music and |
| although many attractions within the city bring to | | | | dancing. |
| mind Varadero’s humble beginnings. | | | | Depending on your specifications, the resort |
| Varadero’s history has become an integral | | | | atmosphere can be very welcoming. Almost |
| part of the development of its tourist industry. | | | | every resort in Varadero is all-inclusive. Part of |
| Varadero’s coast consists of over 20km of | | | | this is for convenience, and part is for necessity. |
| white sand beaches, and the beach is a major | | | | In Varadero, there are fewer restaurants then |
| attraction to vacationers. In 1960, The Park of | | | | you would normally see in a tourist destination, |
| the 8000 Cubicles was built by removing the | | | | but Varadero’s hotels provide quality |
| wealthy from their mansions on the beach. This | | | | restaurants themselves. There are still a number |
| not only created jobs for much of the local | | | | of good eating establishments in the city if you |
| population, but also opened up the area to | | | | would like to explore a bit, and if you like |
| travelers from many walks of life. The park has | | | | everything taken care of for you this |
| become a center for the city. The facility has held | | | | environment is perfect. The resorts in Varadero |
| concerts, festivals and sporting events in the past. | | | | are world-class. This fact is one reason Varadero |
| Due to the success of this park a number of | | | | is a haven for tourists. |
| hotels were established. This led to a neglect of | | | | As a tourist center, Varadero is very well |
| the original park facility, which was eventually | | | | established. The location of the city on the island |
| closed. Currently, Varadero’s tourism industry | | | | of Cuba makes it a perfect enclave for visitors. |
| centers on the "all-inclusive" vacation concept. | | | | The local population is comparatively small in |
| The beauty of Varadero’s beaches has made | | | | relation to other Cuban cities, and this makes the |
| the sparkling coastline one the greatest resources | | | | overall atmosphere agreeable to many |
| the city has to offer. There are many natural | | | | vacationers. It should be noted that the lack of |
| attractions besides Varadero’s beaches, such | | | | local citizens in Varadero is not due to any |
| as caves around the beach, which can provide | | | | deficiency of the area. The city’s population is |
| some fascinating exploration outside of the water. | | | | significant enough to provide a relevant |
| The city is also a free port, and offers popular | | | | experience of the nation as a whole. Also, due to |
| activities such as scuba-diving, deep sea fishing, | | | | the amount of tourists in Varadero, the presence |
| yachting and many other water based attractions. | | | | of police and security is heightened to ensure a |
| Non-beach attractions are also available to | | | | safe vacation experience. |
| vacationers in the city of Varadero. One of these | | | | Travelers to Varadero can expect world-class |
| attractions is golf. An incredible 18-hole, par 72 | | | | resorts surrounded by gorgeous beaches and |
| course can be found in the city. It is widely | | | | incredible natural beauty. What makes Varadero |
| considered Cuba’s main golf course. Cuba as | | | | special is the quality of activities and amenities it |
| a whole has begun to get involved in both the | | | | offers. With Cuban culture ever-present, Varadero |
| European Golf Tour and the PGA. This association | | | | combines world class beaches with modern resort |
| serves as evidence that the nation and Varadero | | | | entertainment and excitement. |