Varadero's  main attraction has always been its marvellous beach, but this isn't all it has to offer. You can explore its caves and escarpments, a necklace of virgin cays that are easy to get to and the carefully preserved natural landscape at the northeastern end of the peninsula. In addition, Cárdenas, the nearby city of Matanzas, the Zapata Peninsula and the San Miguel de los Baños Spa offer cultural, historic and natural attractions.

Varadero is a free port and has exceptionally good conditions for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting and other water sports.

How to Get Here:

Varadero's Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport receives direct flights not only from other parts of North and Central America and the Caribbean but also from Europe, South America and Africa.

A scenic highway links Varadero with Havana, 83 miles (134 km) away, and the Central Highway and National Throughway connect it with other regions.

If you prefer to come by boat, you can choose among three marinas: the Chapelín, Gaviota and Puertosol Dársena de Varadero.

Attractions in Varadero:

Hicacos Peninsula, Hicacos Point Natural Park
"El Patriarca" (The Patriarch), Ambrosio's Cave
Mangón Lake, La Calavera (Skull) Salt Works
Museum of Municipal History, Santa Elvira Church
Artistic Ceramics Workshop, Josone Park
International Parachuting Center
Varadero Golf Club, Bellamar Cave
Cárdenas
Matanzas: Cubans call it "the city of bridges"