Varadero
Cuba's largest resort area, Varadero stretches along the Hicacos Peninsula on the north coast of Matanzas province, with roughly 22 kilometres of white-sand beach fronting the Florida Strait. The town has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the beach itself has ranked among the world's best in recent years. Common excursions run to nearby Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata. It is also home to Cuba's only full golf course.
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- Population20,000
- Nearest water from center 4.3 km2.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.9 km4.3 mi
Nearest airports
Varadero: quick answers
Where is Varadero?
Varadero is in Cuba, about 116 km72 miles in a straight line from Havana.
How do you get to Varadero?
The nearest airport is Santa Marta (VRO), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Varadero?
The warmest month is August, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is September, with about 136 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Varadero?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 18 restaurants, 5 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.