Holidays in Varadero: a guide for travelers

So the cold weather is starting to get you down and you want nothing more than to pack your swimsuit and suntan oil and hop on the first plane to the beach. If you are currently planning your next vacation to get away from Canada’s cold weather, you may want to consider a Cuba vacation in Varadero.

Beautiful Varadero, located in the northeast of Cuba, is one of the most popular vacation destinations, literally. Average annual temperatures range between 27-30C. The first thing you will notice, apart from the heat, is the warmth and hospitality of the locals. Although Cuba is Spanish-speaking, almost everyone speaks English, and taxis are widely available, making it easy to find your way around this little piece of paradise.

Varadero’s lush white sand beach is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in the world. Stretching 36 km along a peninsula jutting out into the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, it’s as pretty as a postcard. If you’re not satisfied with just lounging along the beautiful bright blue waters all day, you can venture out on the water and try sailing, deep-sea fishing, and snorkeling for a closer look at the colorful aquatic marine life.

If you are more adventurous, there is also a wide selection of tours and excursions available for you to enjoy. You can go on a jeep safari, a jungle tour, a sugar tour, a pirate adventure, and even take a trip to a crocodile farm.

Along the beach is a bustling strip of beautiful hotels and resorts, restaurants, theaters, and shopping areas that give this beautiful vacation spot a distinctive character. If you like nightlife, Varadero has many discos and clubs to keep you dancing until late at night.

Without a doubt, if you are visiting Varadero, you must make a day trip to visit the largest city in the Caribbean, Havana. With more than 500 years, Havana is a city frozen in time. The streets are lined with vintage American cars, featuring some of the most diverse architecture in the world. You’ll see everything from 16th-century castles to historic colonial buildings and modern skyscrapers painted in pretty pastels. The iconography of Che Guevara adorns every corner.

Rich in history, a visit to Havana gives you an insight into Cuba’s revolutionary past and a real taste of local culture. Locals love nothing more than mambo and salsa all night while sipping Havana Club rum and smoking cigars. The main cultural center of the country, Havana has many local attractions and museums, including one dedicated to the Cuban revolution. Since the government supports many cultural activities, many museums are free to visit.

Come have a varadero vacationsand you are guaranteed to experience a vacation you will never forget.