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Hop On Hop Off Bus Varadero Cuba

Hop On Hop Off Bus Varadero

The Varadero Hop On Hop Off Tour buses are open-top double-decker transport perfect for moving around Varadero cheaply. The system is rather simple; you buy a ticket for 6 CUC and you can hop on and off as many times as you want during that whole day. With no less than 45 stops in Varadero you can basically visit anywhere you wish. The stops are located near the most prominent tourist attractions, all hotels in Varadero, the Varadero Dolphinarium, Park Josone, Museums, Varadero Beach bars and even Paladares in Varadero. Every half-hour a bus will pass by each stop, there being three buses in constant rotation throughout the day. The lower deck is air-conditioned and the upper deck is open-air and a perfect for the kids and to see the sights!

Josone Park Varadero Cuba

Josone Park Varadero

A visit to Varadero is not complete without visiting to this beautiful park and lush gardens. Located on 1st avenue in downtown Varadero, Josone Park, is characterized by its extensive gardens with a pleasant fresh water lake over which a large arched bridge spans. The park is an oasis for migrating birds that nest in the trees within the park and also the resident ducks and swans that live here all year round. Over recent years, the manager of the park has slowly included other bird species like macaws, parrots, flamingos, and even ostriches. Great for kids and all the family, you can rent rowing boats to crisscross the lake while also seeing the lush gardens and impressive birds wandering around the grounds. There are various restaurants within the grounds for all tastes.

House of Rum – Casa del Ron Varadero

House of Rum Varadero

When entering into the House of Rum Varadero be prepared to taste some of the delicious varieties of Rum made in Cuba… The variations of rum, light and dark is thoroughly explained, as is the whole process of making rum which makes the visit very educational. Learn more about every possible liquor made in Cuba in one place. The two floors building in downtown Varadero also offers a concise selection of Cuban cigars. On Calle 62 in downtown Varadero, you will find liquor that is neither at the airport nor the Resorts in Varadero so if you’re looking for something unusual or a special Cuban brand of rum, more than likely you’ll find it at the Varadero House of Rum.

Sugar Cane Museum Varadero Cuba

Sugar Cane Museum Varadero

While in Varadero do you want to learn how the sugar cane is processed into the sugar you use back home? This inexpensive museum in Varadero is informative and offers a fun filled half day excursion that begins with a trip to the sugarcane plantation where you meet the cane machetiers who will happily take pictures with you and your family. You’ll be able to try chewing some sweet sugar cane straight from the ground and visit an old processing plant to see exactly how the cane is converted into the sugar we use each day. The Sugar Cane Museum in Varadero offers rich insight into the industry that once powered Cuba’s economy, especially cities like Trinidad and Havana. See more Museums in Cuba

Varahicacos Ecological Reserve Varadero

Varahicacos Ecological Reserve

The nearby Varahicacos Ecological Reserve is offered as an excursion from most hotel reception desks and is well worth a visit as an all day excursion to see the real Cuba. Boasting the accolade as the largest wetland reserve in the Caribbean, the Varahicacos ecological reserve, offers breathtaking low level hiking along vegetation-rich trails with colorful array of wild exotic birds which include parrots, Caribbean flamingos, Yellow-crowned Night-Heron and stalks. Especially apt as an educational trip for both adults and kids alike, the Varahicacos Ecological Reserve is truly sensational.