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To
do in Varadero
At the next
pages you will find information on what to do in and around
Varadero.
For some of these attractions it is possible to make a tour
/ excursion reservation at the tourist desk of your hotel
in Varadero
Rio
Canimar
Live
deeply a complete day where you can combine diverse
kinds of activities, from water sports with the practice
of snorkeling and swimming, an approximation to speleology,
with a visit to a beautiful close located cave and a
walk in one of the most beautiful natural parks of the
island: Río Canímar Where you can enjoy
fully its surroundings full of adventure: boat and horse
riding, flora and fauna watching, a dilicious and typical
farmer lunch, as well as a pleasant nap to breath a
pure air full of life which is abundant in this beautiiful
place.
You can enjoy with your friends and family.
You
can book this excursion at the tourist desk of your
Varadero Hotel, costs are about 45 CUC
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Tour
de Azucar
You
will visit the Sugarmill factory “Jose Smith Comas”
in Cárdenas a city 20 kms from Varadero.
It is a guided visit with a detailed explanation of
the sugar cane production in the mill. You will taste
the delicious sugar cane juice called “Guarapo”.
You will also visit a sugar cane-field to see workers
cutting the cane with the “machetes”.
A unique experience is when you take a steam train from
the beginning of the 20th century up to Cárdenas
Train Station.
After this a tour around the historical city Cárdenas
and its many monuments.
You
can book this excursion at the tourist desk of your
Varadero Hotel, costs are about 40 CUC
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Santa
Elvira Church
It date back from 1938, with an irregular structure
in which stones and wood are predominant. The church,
whose local tile roof rests on thick beams, has double
doors and windows. The upper front side features a suspended
half arch that serves as the bell tower and ends in a
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Art
Gallery
It exhibits paintings, sculptures, engravings, serigraphs,
cloths, photographs, as well as original paintings and
reproductions of renowned Matanzas artists. Exhibits also
extend to works by contemporary Cuban painters, like Manuel
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Parque
Retiro Josone
Avenida
1ra. y 56
Varadero, Matanzas
Tel: 42200, +53 5 667228
Fax: +53 5 667778
A parque since 1942,
with beautiful trees and tropical flowers, a little
lake where birds love to stay, it's possible to row
a boat at this lake.
This park's heavy gate
opens onto a lush green oasis of palm trees, vibrant
Guacamayos (Macaw Parrots) and a beautiful artificial
lake. There are also four dining options available here:
Dante offers Italian food, La Campana for authentic
Creole, Antigüedades specialises in seafood, and
El Retiro serves international cuisine.
The serenity and sheer
beauty of the surroundings enhances the prospects for
entertainment, which are found here. There is a bowling
alley, shooting grounds, boating on the lake, camping
facilities and a swimming pool. This attractive combination
makes the park one of the most appealing sights in town.
Admission: 1CUC Open 24 hours a day
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