Varadero, with its crystal clear turquoise waters and gentle waves, offers pristine white sand beaches that attract all types of travelers to Cuba. This destination is highly desirable for anyone visiting the island.
The city, with its glamorous appeal, has been a historical drawcard for high rollers, celebrities, and many other persons of note, including the famed gangster Al Capone.
Besides taking full advantage of all the amenities that the local resorts have to offer, a trip to Varadero would not be complete without taking part in some ocean-related activities, such as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, or sailing around the peninsula on a catamaran.
There are also several caves, keys, and forests to explore if you’re looking for an alternative to the beach.
Visit Varadero on your next trip to the Caribbean and discover everything that this island paradise has to offer, or you can use the list below as a guide to planning your trip
The 31 Most Popular Things To Do In Varadero, Cuba
31. Punta Hicacos
5.0 (1 review)
30. Punta de Lisa Primera
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Marianna Zavedeeva, Google Maps
29. Playa Camarioca
5.0 (1 review)
Credit: Juan Carlos Suarez Herrera, Google Maps
28. La Patana
5.0 (1 review)
Location: Canal de Paso Malo CP Varadero
Tel: 45-667791
27. Puente Paso Malo
3.0 (1 review)
Location: 4PM8+CV7 Laguna de Paso Malo Varadero
26. Playa Sucia
5.0 (1 review)
25. Catamarán Tour
5.0 (2 reviews)
Credit: Gary Paakkonen, License, Flickr
Location: Excursiones Nauticas Marlin Cam de Las Antillas Varadero
24. Playa Muelle
5.0 (2 reviews)
23. Cayo Buba
4.3 (6 reviews)
22. Boulevard Varadero
3.7 (7 reviews)
Location: 5Q32+J6H
21. Cayo Piedras del Norte
4.9 (7 reviews)
Credit: Roberto Cabezas, Google Maps
20. Palacio de la Rumba
4.3 (16 reviews)
Credit: Николай Максимович, Google Maps
Location: 5Q9H+P77 Avenida Las Americas Varadero
19. Downtown Varadero
4.1 (18 reviews)
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Location: 5Q32+M55 Varadero
18. El Golfito
3.9 (18 reviews)
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Location: 4PXP+9Q4 Avenida Varadero
Tel: 45-614887
17. Old Tower, Varadero, Cuba
4.5 (25 reviews)
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Location: Old Tower Varadero
16. Cactus Gigante
3.9 (66 reviews)
Credit: Thomas Winkler, Google Maps
Location: 6V32+GMV Varadero
15. Varadero Golf Club
4.5 (141 reviews)
Location: Carretera Las Americas KM 8 1 2 Autopista Sur Varadero
Tel: 45-668480
Web Address: http://varaderogolfclub.com/
14. Iglesia Santa Elvira
4.5 (189 reviews)
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Location: 5P2R+2CX Avenida Varadero
13. Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
4.4 (218 reviews)
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Location: 5RVW+M97 Varadero
12. Playa Varadero
4.8 (326 reviews)
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11. Playa Varadero
4.7 (464 reviews)
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10. Cueva de Saturno
4.7 (533 reviews)
Location: 3HC7+993 Carbonera
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9. Cayo Libertad
4.5 (6 reviews)
8. Varadero Beach, Cuba
5.0 (22 reviews)
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Location: 5P2V+W3V Varadero
Web Address: http://underwatercuba.club/
7. Hicacos Peninsula
4.3 (28 reviews)
6. Varadero
4.7 (61 reviews)
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5. Playa Varadero
4.7 (127 reviews)
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Web Address: http://underwatercuba.club/
4. Cueva de Ambrosio
4.5 (159 reviews)
Location: 5RVP+2RV Autopista Sur Varadero
3. Parque de Las 8000 Taquillas
4.2 (198 reviews)
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Location: 5P2Q+2QX Varadero
Tel: 45-614610
2. Varadero Dolphinarium
4.2 (379 reviews)
Location: Delfinario Carretera Las Morlas Parque Natural Punta Hicacos Varadero
Tel: 45-668031
1. Parque Josone
4.4 (618 reviews)
Location: 5P2X+5MR Avenida Varadero
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Varadero, Cuba! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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