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Varadero
Matanzas Province, Cuba · North America
About Varadero
Varadero sits on the route: 25 minutes from Cárdenas.
Varadero is in Matanzas Province, Cuba, with about 20,000 people. The nearest town is Cárdenas, about 14 km away.
Varadero (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾaˈðeɾo]), also referred to as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking atRead more
number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata.
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Varadero is in Matanzas Province, Cuba, about 14 km from Cárdenas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 20,000
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- Cuba
- Region
- Matanzas Province
- Timezone
- America/Havana
- Coordinates
- 23.1568, -81.2444
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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