Varadero is a major tourist resort city in Cuba made famous by its beautiful stretch of white sand beach. It is a part of Matanzas province and is located on the northern shores of this Caribbean island. Varadero is a long narrow peninsula stretching into the Gulf of Mexico in the shape of a hockey stick. Introduction to Varadero - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Varadero Beach - Matanzas Town - Varadero Golf Club - Day Trip to Havana - Municipal de Varadero Museum - Saturno Caves - Gran Parque Natural Montemar - Teatro Sauto (Sauto Theater) - Jeep Safari - Yumuri Day Tour - Casa del Ron (House of Rum) - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Ocean Varadero El Patriarca - Hotel Varadero Internacional - Breezes Bella Costa - Hotel Barlovento - Blau Marina Varadero Resort - Places to Eat & Drink - La Gruta - Barracuda - Kiki's Club - El Mojito - Waco's Club - Places to Shop - Convention Center Plaza America - Bazar Cuba - La Casa Del Habano - Centro Comercial Hicacos - Galeria de Arte Varadero