Varadero

Varadero is Cuba's most popular tourist destination. It stretches along the Peninsula de Hicacos, which juts out into the sea off the north coast and is connected to the mainland by a drawbridge. There are over 50 hotels along this strip, which is regarded as an exclusive and expansive tourist center. The beaches and resorts along here draw visitors from all over the world.

Varadero caters almost exclusively to foreign travelers and offers every type of service one would expect to find at a major tourist resort. Sports options available here including diving, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, golfing, sky diving, and more. As one of the most upscale and expensive areas in Cuba, few Cubans come here. Consequently, visiting Varadero will not offer a "Cuban" experience or give visitors any real insight into what Cuba is like, but will definitely satisfy anyone who is looking for a sun and sand holiday.