Varadero, Beach resort town in Matanzas Province, Cuba
The Hicacos Peninsula hosts a 20-kilometer shoreline of white sand bordered by clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and numerous hotels.
The area transformed from a salt mining site in 1587 to a vacation destination in the 1920s when American families constructed their summer residences.
The Josone World Music Festival brings together local and international musicians, showcasing traditional Cuban rhythms and contemporary performances throughout the season.
The Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport connects Varadero with international destinations, while regular buses provide transportation to Havana for approximately 9 dollars.
The Varahicacos Ecological Reserve contains prehistoric paintings within the Ambrosio Cave and maintains protected areas for native plant and animal species.
Location: Matanzas Province
Inception: December 5, 1887
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
GPS coordinates: 23.14958,-81.26002
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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