Will this be your first time in Varadero? Be careful, you might get addicted! ;-)
Thanks to the hundreds (maybe even more than thousands) of trips our members have made to Varadero and all the sharing exchanged in our group, we have accumulated an incredible amount of very relevant information.
You can always do personalized searches by looking for the magnifying glass, often at the top of your screen on mobile devices and on the left if you are viewing our website on a computer as seen here:
Here are some tips and suggested articles that may help people who are going to Varadero for the first time.
Choosing a hotel
If you go to our website, you will have access to different sections that will allow you to do an initial sorting and then consult your travel advisor for feedback. Then, it will be easier for you to come back to the group to ask specific questions to members.
The Varadero Map with Hotel Names | Passion Varadero section gives you access to a map with the current hotel names (they change often!). You can download the map to your computer and then zoom in and out to see what is around the hotels.
Our Members' Photo Album | Passion Varadero section contains over 200 photo albums published by our members. The hotels are listed in alphabetical order.
Hotel Comparison | Passion Varadero Hotel comparison in Varadero based on several criteria: distance, site size, age and number of stars
When choosing a hotel in Varadero, several criteria can influence your decision. Here is a comparison to help you make the best choice based on four key aspects: distance, size of the site, age of the hotel and number of stars.
You may also be interested in this article (hotel and resort site/facility maps): https://www.passionvaradero.com/post/plan-de-votre-hôtel-ou-resort
Getting ready to leave
That's it, your reservation is made! Congratulations! Here are some suggested articles on our website to help you in your preparation. You can also consult the FAQ Section - FAQ | Passion Varadero (Frequently Asked Questions - Questions retrouvées humaines / on the left in the menu, immediately after "articles") to quickly consult the answers to more than a hundred frequently asked questions.
What to bring:
Preparing for your departure for Varadero:
Details on Air Canada, Air Transat and Sunwing baggage:
Don't forget the mosquito repellent!
What can I bring to eat on the plane?:
What to give to hotel staff?:
Useful and ecological:
On site
Arriving at the airport - A step-by-step guide to help you:
Best for... pizza, pizza, lobster, etc.:
Free catamaran excursion from hotels:
Calle 62 - not to be missed in the evening!:
Panoramic bus:
Cocos taxis:
Josone Park:
A park to visit with children:
Private guides for Havana (and other destinations):
Restaurants
Restaurants in Varadero:
The best way to learn more about restaurants in Varadero is to check out the "Restaurants" section of this site!
Eating in a Cuban family:
Eating at Rodolfo Perez:
The best pina colada in Varadero:
To go further, some other articles that might interest you
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See dolphins in the wild:
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A gem of a little bar to discover by the sea:
Toilet paper in Varadero:
Treating a jellyfish sting:
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