Visiting Cuba

Varadero Beach in Cuba

Varadero Beach in Cuba is a stronghold of tourism.

Originally Varadero Beach was a private hideaway for American millionaires in the early 20th century.

After the Cuban revolution in 1959 Varadero Beach became the resort for the party elite, and only recently has Varadero has become open to visitors.

Varadero Beach today holds some of the most popular resorts in Cuba, which focus on European and Canadian tourism.

Cubans themselves are not very welcome in Cuba. Ask any Cuban of Varadero and they will say “Varadero is not Cuba. ”

Hotels in Varadero Beach in Cuba range from at least US$100 per night to US$300 a night at all inclusive resorts in Varadero.

If you are mainly interested in beach recreation and day trips, Varadero is an excellent option.

If you are interested in something more, it is worth it to spend at least a few days in other towns like Havana or Santa Cruz.

Varadero Beach in Cuba

The nicest beaches in Cuba are in Varadero, about a 2 hour drive or bus ride from Havana.

These are beautiful clearwater beaches with perfect sand and blue water.

Varadero is pretty quiet otherwise. Ther’s not a ton of nightlife except at each hotel. Each hotel however has a bar and some have clubs as well. Since almost every hotel in Varadero is an all-inclusive resort, you’ll find the open bars quite attractive.

Booking a stay in Varadero is best done on the web. Look for consolidators offering discount packages on just the all-inclusive hotels and resorts in Varadero. You’ll find many in the UK and Canada offering deals on flights. Call and look for savings on just the accomodation.

You will end up paying 150-250/night per person for the all-inclusive resorts if you shop around to find the best deal.