That's it, your plane has just landed at Varadero International Airport, officially called Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. Just a few more formalities and you'll be on your way to your hotel!
First step: disembarkation
As you exit the plane, your first observation will probably be… that it’s hot! If you can put on some light clothing before exiting the plane, you won’t regret it. An employee will then lead you to a room where you will wait for passport control.
Step two: formalities
Passport checking is done in a tiny area. The attendants are not very smiley. They will take a picture of you, without your glasses, while analyzing your documents. They will then give you your stamped passport which will become a nice souvenir.
When the check is complete, you then exit through a door in front when the attendant activates the opening (you will hear a “buzz”).
As you exit, you come to the security check for you and your hand luggage.
You will then have to be patient because there is little equipment. You will have to go through the metal detector while your luggage is X-rayed. Then you can go and collect your luggage at the carousel.
Step 3: Exit the airport
When you leave the airport, you will see the representatives of the wholesalers who are clearly identified by their colors. They will tell you the number of the bus you should take. The buses are right in front of the airport, you can't miss them.
Then it's time to have a drink! You can't miss the beverage vendors who will offer you bottles of water, cans of beer, etc. And the closer it is to departure time, the lower the prices!
You will pay even less for your drinks, however, if you go to the small snack bar on your right if your back is to the terminal. It takes less than two minutes to walk to see it.
And up on the bus!
The journey to the first hotels takes about 30 minutes, but it can take up to 50 minutes for those at the very end of the peninsula. The buses are air-conditioned and you will have a beautiful view of the sea for a certain part of the journey. You will also pass through the small town of Boca de Camarioca and right next to Santa Marta from where you cross the bridge to arrive at Varadero. And then… long live the holidays!
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