Things to do in varadero downtown

One of the largest beach resorts in the Caribbean, Varadero is Cuba's most popular tourist destination.

Sprawling languorously along the Peninsula de Hicacos, a sleek finger of land off Cuba's north coast, this famous strip flaunts a sublimely beautiful 20-kilometer beach overlooked by more than 50 all-inclusive resorts.

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Once over the drawbridge that separates Varadero from the mainland, travelers leave the culturally rich colonial side of Cuba behind and succumb to a sybaritic world of sun, sand, and sea.

Along Varadero's seductive stretch of palm-fringed sand, water sports are the top things to do.

Crystal-clear seas in striking hues of blue provide the perfect playground for scuba diving, sailing, snorkeling, and swimming. And Varadero weather is warm enough for the beach year-round, although May through October tend to be the rainiest months.

Those who can bare to leave the beach will find other attractions, such as crystal-encrusted caves, lush parks, and close-up dolphin encount

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