Came here during our trip to Cuba last year. Since we upgraded to the Diamond Club at our resort, we got a free catamaran trip here. Food was good, beach was warm, shallow and clear!!

Beautiful island 🏝 We stopped by the island of Cayo Blanco as part of our 'Sea Tour' excursion and really enjoyed the serene and beauty of the island.

Gone twice now. Great beach , food was relatively adequate (if u like seafood it's a plus) .. beautiful waters in general. I did the basic catamaran the first time ; this 2nd time we did the catamaran with the added feature of the dolphins. Worth it especially as a first time experience. The 2 main land animals you can see while eating @ the buffet are some kind of lizard /iguana and the mini capybara -like rodent. They're mostly harmless but they like to come around you while eating to get any scraps they can.

If you're travelling to Cuba, you better get on a catamaran (boat) and sail to Cayos Blancos. There's a restaurant in the island that offers buffet lunch including lobsters. Water is nice and clear, it's unbelievable!

Place from the paradise! Sand - like a flour. So soft and nice. Colour if the water - unbelievable. Highly recommended to go there

The island is beautiful but the buffet that they serve at the restaurant is disgusting, with very little options and no higiene at all, birds were picking on the food, rice and pasta were there exposed to the heat with no lids or anything to protect... same as the drinks were very bad quality. It was dissapointing

Amazing little island , whit whithe beaches , lots of fishes

A must visit if you are in varadero! Not for larger people, those with mobility issues, or strollers. Immerse yourself in nature & bring bug spray & close toed shoes! The caves were the best part.

Gorgeous trail filled with diverse plants and the occasional lizard if you keep an eye out. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was not busy. The trail itself has lots of limestone and exposed tree roots so it is best to wear closed-toed shoes. Fyi, the end of the trail leaves you at a sidewalk by the side of the road.

It was a close walk from our hotel, Laguna Azul - 25 mins, and to the caves down the road. It was a wonderful nature walk, ruined by mosquitos. I wanted to stop and admire the scenery more but I could only stand the onslaught for so long. If you go during the mosquitos aren't as bad or wear mosquito proof clothing, this is a wonderful walk. The path is some what a mystery to follow, but I liked that. For $5 it was worth it.

This place is unique with different types of plants that grow on rocks sustaining life on little soil. there is Mangroove plants grown on salty water. surprised to see grave with human remains.

This place is a hiking trail with some caves. You really get to see Cuba in it's natural form which was incredible. I recommend pants because the trail is natural with growth. This place is worth it for site #9 alone. If you look at the pics I included, you crawl in a small cave hole and then there is a large cave that you can walk around explore. It's incredible!

A little pricey at 5CUC per person. The trail is rocky and uneven, even has holes you can fall into. Expect to spend about 1.5 hours walking the trail and crawling into the caves. The lagoon is not worth looking at. Well signed and informative

It's a short 1km one way walking trail through the forest. To a Canadian who loves the outdoors it's amazing! It costs 5 cuc and comes with a map and small writeup of different things you'll see during the walk. We saw many cacti, beautiful birds, crabs, some kind of rodent, caves and mangroves. Oh and human remains. (Tribal burial site) Its quite a contrast to the forest back home. I very much enjoyed it. Staff on my visit was friendly and didn't insist on tip. I didn't want to post the the burial site to avoid offending anyone. Be warned it's quite the experience, you can get very close to it. I recommend to dress light, wear shoes (rocks are sharp), bring water and bug spray. Money for beer and soft drinks. Drinking in public is allowed here.

These caves are located just off the main Varadero highway. You can walk to them from many resorts or take the Hop On bus. They are beautiful caves with ancient artwork in them that is easily visible with a flashlight. Be sure to ask the person at the gate to give you a guided tour and explain what you are seeing. There are also four types of small bats in the caves that are interesting to learn about. Fee was only $5 per person (and be sure to leave something extra for the guide).

There are bats in the cave which are really what make the experience very cool. It is nice for an hour or 2, the cave isn't all that big. The bats are benign. I went there with my boyfriend, very fun, and felt kind of bad for the poor bats since they were sleeping. There were (supposedly) some indigenous paintings on the walls but there weren't all that many and I found them dubious though I'm no archaeologist.

$5 USD per person to enter. The lady at entrance desk was very kind. However, cave itself definitely not worth it, save your $ There are bats in the cave, who do fly around you while you’re walking in dark part of the cave, if that is something you’d enjoy The bats aren’t aggressive The Indigenous artwork does not look real, almost looks as though someone drew it on with a black marker

We visited the caves because they were close to our hotel and it was 100% worth it! We did a 30 minute tour, which was really informative and interesting. Our guide was fantastic and we got some really nice photos. A true hidden gem!

We walked here from our hotel, Laguna Azul - 30 min walk, and it was worth it. For $5, to see wonderful caves, some cave paintings, and BATS! It was incredible. We were fine with the bats flying around us in the cave and seeing them hang there. The caves were much larger than I thought, not huge, but still very beautify. I highly recommend if you are good with the dark and some bats.

I recently visited Cueva de Ambrosio, and I can honestly say it was an amazing experience! The beauty of nature here is breathtaking, from the stunning rock formations to the lush surroundings. One of the highlights is the abundance of bats that call this cave home. I have to admit, I was a bit scared of the bats, but the staff was incredibly helpful and reassuring. She took the time to explain why the bats are vital to the ecosystem and helped me feel more at ease. If you're looking for a unique adventure in nature, I highly recommend visiting Cueva de Ambrosio. You'll leave with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation

It’s pretty nice with the lights filtering in through the holes in the ceiling but super small. A lot smaller than I expected based on the other reviews. Admission was 5USD per person which feels quite overpriced considering the size of the cave system and the main point of interest are the bats. Cave paintings feel a bit questionable if they are actually historic or not. Imo 3USD would be more appropriate.

50 CAD$ FOR 2 ADULTS+ 2 KIDS. 5$ each child for camel ride. June 2025. Few people. Shadow, 30 min show. Good for kids

Nice show for kids. There are two shows per day, at 11:00 and 15:30. If you want to swimming with them, there are 3 slots per day, 9:30, 11:30, 16:00. Best is before show, in the morning. Bring the small bills EUR or USD. Entrance for two adults plus one swimming was 80 euros. Pictures and video are another 50 EUR (55 usd or 70 cad per price list). In bar you can buy a beer or lemonade, there is no water and espresso machine doesn’t work :-). Prices are 5 EUR/USD per any drink.

We flew with Air Canada but they dont offer excursions with Dolphins, so we Booked through Nexus Tours in our lobby to see a show and swim with the dolphins. It was $75 USD per person if we took the bus on our own, which was our only choice as the tour only offers pick up and drop off one day a week and we missed it. With direct transfers it would have been $90 USD. The hop on/hop off bus is $5 per person (USD or CAD cash) and it drops you off across the street. The Dolphin show itself is kind of short and its hard to see due to people standing at the fence instead of sitting in the bleachers during the show. The dolphins do some tricks and interact with the trainer which is really fun to watch. The dolphins look healthy and happy, despite the areas they live in not being big enough in my opinion. When it came time to swim with them, we were brought to a different section, told to change into our bathing suits and got a life jacket. My husband and I were with a group of two other women. There is NO opportunity for you to take pictures of your interaction on your own cameras unless you are with someone who is not also swimming. Anyone with you who is not swimming with them will be waiting on the dock and can take some photos/videos. However, the swimming is really just creating photo opportunities for the photographers. You get a kiss from the dolphins, touch their stomachs, they pull you around in a circle, you do a little jump and then do another circle and its essentially over. We did throughly enjoy the interaction and being in the water with them was really cool, but I do wish the importance was put on the experience of the customers and less on the photos. When you're finished, you rinse off and are told to go get your photos. You cannot buy individual photos, you need to buy the whole package. It was $50 USD or $65 CAD. They had no connection for credit cards and we were essentially told too bad. We pushed because we didn't bring cash (our mistake) and after about an hour someone came with a machine. We were charged $65 as Canadians...but our card was charged in USD so we paid $90 for the package instead. They should have charged us $50. So yep, we got scammed and didn't notice until we got back to our resort. Nexus tours was not helpful in correcting this. We got about 20 photos in total for two people and an 8 minute video including the experience of everyone else in the group. Overall, it was a good experience and I didn't feel bad for the dolphins and their conditions as an animal lover. Nothing felt cruel about their envirnment or treatment which I was nervous about. Mostly disappointed in the payment issue.

Paid $40 for family of 3 (two adults, one 4yo), our Spanish is basic but they were explaining everything in English, too. Pic with the dolphin cost $5 for one but both us took a pic. Show takes about 30min. There is really cool playground, too. The only minus...bathrooms. Don't let me start it...

We tried to visit the place after reading the info on their website and my own personal experience from visiting the place years ago. Unfortunately, the price they charge is not what they advertised on their own website. It is not $60 but $83!!! We were shocked but when I showed them the info on their website, they did not acknowledge it and pretended that they knew nothing and the ticket is $83. This is an extortionate price for a few minutes in the water with the dolphins.

Very very informal business. Few things to take into consideration: 1. If you don't speak Spanish, you better buy a tour in your hotel. If you speak Spanish and want to go to buy your tickets at the door, be ready to negotiate the price. The first price that I got was US$80 and I had to push the price down. 2. If you decide to swim with the dolphins, be aware that you cannot take pics but you will be forced to buy a package that includes pics (around 100) and a video. You will also need to negotiate the price as the first price is $US110. 3. The washroom is very dirty

Absolutely amazing, I we have really enjoyed the show and swimming with dolphins. Very helpful stuff! If you have time definitely recommend.

The place was neat, you can access the toilets without giving any tip to anyone. We entered the store and they have limited displays and are priced in American dollars. We were there on a Saturday and hardly no people around. Mostly tourists are seen once in a while. You can access the beach from here.

It's nice and refreshing to see a modern upscale shopping mall in Cuba! It's located by the ocean with beautiful views and very easy access by bus or taxi. The mall is beautiful! It's very spacious, clean and great Covid safety protocols - hand sanitizers in every corner! Lots of outdoor sitting /resting area. There are a few souvenir shops, nice quality and tasteful clothing stores, cigar and rum shops. The prices are higher for quality items, but very unique and worthy. There is a supermarket downstairs with good selections of liquor and beers, but limited selections on other items because of the pandemic. Nicely decorated restaurants and bars, but few of them were open. The price of the items in some shops seems to be in Euro. Most shops accept foreign cash and credit cards. The customer service in shops and supermarket are very friendly, polite and helpful. Overall it was a very present shopping and sightseeing experience away from the hotel. Would definitely recommend if you want to see the modern side of Cuba!

Pricey items, that are outdated. I used to love Colors of Benetton when I went to Europe 20 years ago. They have a store at the Plaza. The Plaza is like shopping at Winner's here in Canada, various items, overpriced, outdated and out of style. All shops have extremely high prices, and I am sure that the shops know this, but they should really decrease the items by about 90% of what they are asking for. This is by no means a comparable place to Rodeo drive in Hollywood CA, but prices are comparable to that. Beautiful spot, Ocean view is spectacular, and great for photos. Restaurant food is about @200 USD each, unreal. They have a little gift shop/vendor area outside the back of the Plaza, we bought souvenirs there. We only visited the Plaza for Cigars, and did not buy anything else. Save your money folks!

The shops were fine, it was really just a grocery store (with no energy drinks, despite the redbull signs). The bathrooms feature a man standing outside charging you to go in, but my washroom didn't have soap in it. Another patron confronted him on the matter saying it was "not fair-o" to charge a fee to pee, given the lack of hygienic standards being met. The purse my girlfriend got was nice, the product offered is as promised, however the dingey environment, and weirdo standing outside the bathroom make for a less than perfect shopping experience.

Other reviewers were right about the market. Avoid this place. They are dishonest. Notice the price tags have no currency on them. So when you get to pay and notice a price difference, they say the price is in EURO but you pay by credit card at the cashier in USD! This is totally messed up. So no matter what currency is your credit card, you will pay an unknown "commission" depending on "products you buy". So they say. How shady is that? And by what other reviewers are saying, the commission is substantial. Like 30 CAD! Just avoid it.

At this mall you can find some stores like: clothing, pharmacy, souvenirs, baby products, coffee and restaurants. All the prices are in USD and they accept credit cards.

It was never open , when we came they always said it’s closed and it will be open tomorrow. So we came the next day and it was open . This happened 2 times . Shops in the mall - space used for the shops 40% , opened shops 25%. Italian restaurant , cocktail bar, pharmacy with very few things, some gift shops , one grocery store , bank. Cash machines not working. They give you only pesos in the bank so take dollars or euro with you to Cuba . I recommend to buy all souvenirs or small gifts in airport ( it’s much cheaper and a lot to choose from ) . Rum or cigars - I recommend to buy in the mall or somewhere in the city. So this place has a lot of potential but… I know now is not very good time for Cuba. The mall it’s in beautiful location , by the beach . So close and the beach it’s just breathtaking. I hope they will do some terraced restaurants or bars from that side of the mall.

I believe that museum was nice but it is obviously closed and permanently. We visited in january 2018 and the building was empty, closed shut and collapsing. It is not known if they moved the exhibition somewhere else, but only a couple of old photos of gunners from the revolution remain on the porch

Do not waste your time visiting the place not worth the sacrifice. There is simply nothing interesting to see.

Best place to visit in. Havana

(Translated by Google) But our attempt in January 2017 to visit the local museum of Varadero disappointed us. Unexpectedly for us, it turned out that the museum was closed for some reason... All the exhibits had been taken away somewhere... The building was in disrepair... Alas! We were unlucky... We hope that sooner or later the museum will resume its activities not in this building, but in another building... (Original) А вот попытка в январе 2017 года посетить местный музей Варадеро нас разочаровала. Неожиданно для нас выяснилось, что музей по какой-то причине закрыт... Все экспонаты куда-то вывезены.... Здание - в запустении... Увы! Нам не повезло... Надеемся, что рано или поздно музей возобновит свою деятельность не в этом, так в другом здании...

(Translated by Google) Well, it’s okay to wander around, the beach is good (Original) Ну так нормально побродить, пляж хороший

(Translated by Google) Beach with clean water and dreamy white sand. Good atmosphere and tranquility. I loved visiting (Original) Praia com água limpa e areal da praia branca de sonho. Bom ambiente e tranquilidade. Adorei visitar

(Translated by Google) Interesting, through the furniture and objects in the house we learn and get an idea of ​​how people lived in colonial times. (Original) Interessante, através do mobiliário, dos objectos da casa aprendemos e ficamos com uma noção de como se vivia na época colonial

It's good place to get cigar and rum but they have only one thing, if you speak Spanish you will get different price

Not so much to choose. Everyone will send you here to buy some local rum, but unfortunately there isn't much to choose from, just lots of bottles of the same brand. This place is nice, staff is friendly, they offer you rum tasting and you find cigars here as well. But that’s it, same bottles you can find in any hotel or at the airport with the same price.

La Casa del Ron is a gem in Varadero that rum enthusiasts and casual visitors alike shouldn't miss. As a returning customer, I can confidently say this place maintains its charm and quality. The highlight is undoubtedly their free rum tasting, which offers an excellent opportunity to sample some of Cuba's finest rums. Their rum selection is impressive - arguably the best you'll find in the area. What's more, the prices are quite competitive, especially when compared to what you'd find at the airport or in downtown Varadero Mall. The atmosphere is another big plus. It's a well-maintained, air-conditioned space that provides a welcome respite from the Cuban heat. It's the perfect spot to take a break and relax during your walk through Varadero. For cigar aficionados, La Casa del Ron also offers a great selection, making it a one-stop-shop for two of Cuba's most famous exports. Whether you're looking to taste, relax, or purchase some rum to take home, La Casa del Ron delivers on all fronts. The combination of quality products, reasonable prices, and a pleasant atmosphere makes this a must-visit destination in Varadero. It's an excellent way to experience a bit of Cuban culture and take home some high-quality souvenirs. In summary, if you're in Varadero, make sure to set aside some time for La Casa del Ron. It's more than just a shop - it's an experience that encapsulates the spirit of Cuba in a bottle (or several). :)

Nice spot to visit in Varadero during the day, good selection of local rums with a history lesson on the side

Very nice place with friendly staff and a wide selection of rum and a smaller selection of cigars. There's a tasting area, I would be sure to take your time there. They accept CUC and credit cards, with a 3% fee, which is handy if you end up buying more than you planned - which you might after trying some samples. Prices for rum are quite a bit cheaper than in Canada.

I came in with a tour and we did a rum and liqor taste test. Seriously, get the dark legendario, so delicious! This is a great place to buy the bottles of liquor you want to take home. The prices are some of the best I've seen. Great selection!

I visited this place through TUI, we tasted 11 different kinds of rum and liquors , it was a great experience. You can buy all kinds of them for reasonable price except Santiago de Cuba-in airport is around £13

You will be crazy if you are Beatles fans. Lots of spots for photo shooting. Drinks are available, but the price is a bit high. Never mind because this is a tourist attraction bar.

Great atmosphere, live music and good drinks at very attractive prices. It's worth dropping by Beatles for a drink and listening to Caribbean rhythms 🥰

Great music, from the 50,60, 70, 80, 90s live entertainment. Typical drinks at affordable prices. We spent an evening listening to live music, really enjoyed ourselves, some people got up to dance. Noise level was good, you could chat before the music started. Bathrooms are clean, and worked good.

Live rock music, rock groups performances, we really enjoyed to be there...

We came here as we stayed across the road. The band is amazing and plays 90s rock mostly. All tunes everyone knows (or should know). The drinks are very steep Priced but it might as well as the service is so slow you won’t spend a Lot at all in a night. I ordered a cuba libre and had to reach for the Rennie after one sip. I didn’t finish the rest. The free rum and colas were a LOT better quality in my mid budget all inclusive resort. You wil notice a lot of drinks being left on tables and not being finished probably for the same reason. My advice: bite the bullet and order a can of beer for the top price of 5€$. All drinks are the same Price here but ordering a 2 liter glass of beer doesn’t work (i tried). If it was for drink quality and service of the waiter they would get a 1 Star but the music and friendly security make it a 3 star. It’s the band/ people who make the party here.

Horrible - went over the years and the service has become terrible to Canadians. Two different prices given to locals vs tourists along with quality of service. Server was rude and the drinks were awful. Looked like spit was in one and we counted over 7 drinks with no alcohol in them at all and we approached them and they never came back to us. We had a group of 10 and all 10 of us thought the service of the years has gotten worse

I've been to this place about 4 times in the last 2 years. I always had an amazing time listening to live music here. Drinks are really good and well priced. If you like live rock music, this is the place to go. It's outdoors so make sure you go when there is no rain in the forecast. I've only been there in August both years, and the band played from 9pm to 12am for 3 hours, non stop. Highly talented musicians and a great vibe at this location. I wish I had something similar where I live, but at least I get to enjoy it when going on vacation. Very highly recommended to go visit if you are in Varadero.

During my trip to Cuba I visited Varadero 3 times, on each of my 3 trips this place was a must stop. The views are beautiful, the staff are lovely and the drinks are to die for. One of the bartenders said they had the best Pina Colada in Varadero, and I agree, it was definitely the best one I had! Love this park and cant wait to visit again on my next trip!

Wonderful place, very, very beautiful park, with amazing mini lake and awesome landscape, special thanks for wonderful bench, very nice view from top, and very good small bridges, very nice location, inside park few good restaurants and music club, with great music performance every day, i mean Beatles club, THANK YOU VERY MATCH AND GREATEST GRATITUDE FOR YOU DEAR PARK !!!!!!!

The parc ruined my wedding. We paid a big sum of money to use the bar in the parc as a private event. They did not respect that and allowed anyone in. The alcohol we had purchased disappeared very fast because random cubans who were not part of our wedding were drinking our alcohol, people who we didn't invite ate our wedding food. As the bride, I didn't eat at all because they forgot to make my food completely and then they shut it down hours earlier than what was in the contract. My husband had put his backpack behind the bar to keep it safe and someone stole it. Some random lady who was not part of the wedding let my 7 year old autistic kid get on the paddleboat without knowing who she belonged to, I caught that just in time and got her before she was completely on the boat. It was pitch black at that point. They didn't respect anything. Never book a wedding there.

Nice park for a walk or to go jogging in the morning. A couple of animals are running around and they have some nice restaurants and bars which open in the evening. The mini golf place is pretty messed up but I guess it is not active anymore, same for the pool at the back of the park.

A very nice little park, it was rainy so we didn't see too much in it, but it was a very nice little walk around.

I'm not sure what others were expecting from this park but for us it was beautiful I'm very much worth visiting. We hired a boat out on the lake and had a good walk around the grounds stopping in a bar for a mojito or two!

the Pina Coladas we're delicious strong!!!! Try it without rum, it is very refreshing. The service is excellent. Loved this place. My family and I were here for a full afternoon. Worth it.

The best place is to drop off donations, 9-12 Mon-Thur. Use side door. or after mass, clothing, eye glasses 🤓, women's hygiene (personal products), bady supplies formula, and of course $money Steven Smith 🇨🇦 Ontario, God bless 🙏

Well, I went inside because there was a mass on Sunday, not sure if it’s open during the week days.

Friendly local Catholic Church. Sunday service is 11am in Spanish. Amazing choir group. We were told that donations are distributed to local families by the church. The best times to donate items are 9am to 12pm on Mondays to Thursdays. You can also donate on Sundays before (9am) or after service. Ring the bell (or knock) on the admin door on the side of the church (as shown in photos). Someone in the church will answer the door.

My wife and I were married in the church March 10, 2023. Truly moving experience. Waited 50 yrs to get married. Attended mass on the two Sundays we were there.

We took donations to this church and they were warm, friendly and appreciative. They explained how donations go to those in need. The church seems lovely and it seems like a good place to donate.

Recommend this church for Donations. They truly care about helping those in need. While visiting Cuba I donated clothes, hats and at least 40 brand new pairs of children shoes. They were so grateful.

Beautiful, historic church named after the patron saint of pharmacists. Sunday Mass at 11am, Rosary at 10:30am. Tuesday weekday Mass at 4pm.

Whenever in Havana you’re gonna wanna take your family to the most beautiful beach in the country Varadero Beach! It’s about a 2 Hour from Havana but it is absolutely worth it. There’s a couple stops on the way. There are a few bars and restaurants in town. But for the beach I would highly recommend buying bottles of water snacks and sandwiches if possible for the beach. There is a floaty obstacle course for kids that’s fairly cheap there’s a lot of water toys and activities including snorkeling on a catamaran. Very fun very affordable the water is literally perfect! I’ve been to many beaches in around the world and this one so far is my favorite even better than Hawaii!

All I can say varadero beach is gorgeous 😍. Its about a 2 hour drive from havana. The sand and ocean is pristine. The water clear and blue. It's not overcrowded. Only thing is the Pina colada drink wasn't good. There are beach chairs for rent. When we reached all the chairs were sold out. Overall the beach is 100%

Beautiful beach north east of Varadero that stretches well over a dozen kilometers. It has light and clear blue water and fish a plenty to view by snorkeling. This stretch is where the majority of the resorts are but you can enter the east part of the beach through the town of Varadero. The sunset viewing opportunities are also magnificent. This is one of the nicest and cleanest beaches in the world.

If you’re from a country where people don’t litter on the beach you’ll be disappointed. Was covered in rubbish when I was there. I hope local authorities act on this because once word gets out the beach has rubbish everywhere, tourists won’t want to come.

What an amazing place! This is the best beach I’ve ever been on in my life! Truly breath taking!

Amazing nature 3h from La Habana. Long sand coast with many resorts and very good gastronomic offer.

One of the nicest beaches I have ever been to. The sand is white and soft and the sea and an amazing blue and is as clear as can be.

Plenty of souvenirs, nice people.

A nice little arts and crafts market and the place to go for souvenir shopping. Many interesting items and maybe some handmade by local artisans. Vendors are friendly and prices are reasonable. The same souvenirs are offered at several stands throughout the town.

Almost all the stores have the same type of stuff. Better to take the US dollar to get some value for money. Everything is inflated in Canadian or Cuban pesos.

A good place to buy handicrafts and souvenirs, but if you do not speak Spanish, they offer higher prices so you should bargain 😉

Arts and crafts market. It was a 20 minute walk from our hotel, Club Kawana. Good place to buy locally made souvenirs and support local artists.

So great..stop and have a cerveza y people watch

A nice street with a lot of shops and bazars. Nice for a walk in the evening

Not the most colorful, but regardless a great experience here. Really made me want to try scuba diving.

I was there last week and have never seen such different species in my life ever, it was amazong. 40 minutes snorkelling and Saturn cave swimming $45.. I'd do it again..

Good snorkeling through a very nice reef. The guides are very friendly and the dogs are too. I highly recommend getting a piña colada in a coconut if you go.

A nice beach for snorkeling. Lots of fish and coral. About a 30 minute drive from Varadero. 10 CUC for he snorkeling tour. But it is a public beach and you could bring your own gear and go out on your own.

Good beach for snorkelling. unfortunately it was destroyed by huricane irma so there is no shop or anything. there still is a beach and the snorkelling is still available. going into the water can be a bit tricky though. there are some locals selling pina colada and on a rare occasion lobster. we found these portugese man o war when visiting so not such a good idea to test the water. later is was better

Fun beach with white sand and coral mix. Free entry, and there's a small shop that offers food and drink. Good sea life in the water with lots of tropical fish and stingrays. Makes for a fun time!

Beautiful spot with a nice piece of reef filled with fish. Great staff who take you out for your excursion.

Such a great place to stop on the way to Havana as it's the half way mark. Washrooms, drinks and a little place to get a sandwich. The views are spectacular.

Nice beautiful view on both sides of the mountains and of the coast. Offers an area to refresh or pick up souvenir. Gives you a great view of the bridge

Beautiful view. Looks like the sea gets to the sky

Perfect place to stop. Amazing view, refreshments, and souvenir shops.

Breathtaking views from the top. Tallest bridge in Cuba; one of the wonders of Cuban Civil Engineering. There is a small restaurant that has washrooms and other shops where you can purchase souvenirs. They offer piña coladas made with real pineapples ($5 CAD/ USD for 1).

Very scenic place to view the mountain. Excellent place with drinks bar, shops and very very clean rest rooms. Surely stop by if going to havana from varadero.

This bridge is absolutely stunning! It feels like you are in the middle of the jungle. The view is spectacular and there is a small shop that serves fresh pina coladas for $5. Definitely worth a stop on the way from Varadero/Mantanzas to Havana.

Crystal clear, chilly water with varying depths and caves all around. Awesome place to chill and admire the beauty. A must see if you're into these sites.

I recently explored a captivating cave with crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming. Went with the family, and the ethereal beauty and tranquility of the cave created an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend diving into this hidden gem!

They got drinks and life jackets if needed. Life jackets not included in the price. The water was a good temperature. Floor was when in the water was hard to walk on. It went from 1m to 2m to 20m real fast. Would recommend

This was a pretty cool place to go! The water was lovely. The walk down is beautiful! We spent about 1.5 hours in the water exploring. When we were done we went up top and had drinks and food and then changed. The cave is a lot smaller that expected. It was very busy, I would suggest going in the morning! We were there for 2 hours and had about 30 minutes to ourselves then the buses from excursions came. They have spikes on the deck posts to hang your bags from. They have a life guard. We took a cab from our resort and asked if he could wait and take us home. We paid 80 CAD and we got two hours of swim time. Total time with him was 4 hours (The excursion was $75USA per person) this was saved us a lot of money. Things I wish I brought: - toilet paper - swim goggles - water proof flashlight for the cave

A beautiful cave with clear turquoise fresh water. You can dive, swim or snorkel. The place is actually not big. We arrived at 9:30am so it wasn't that crowded. But I can imagine that it must be jam-packed in the middle of the day when it's hot outside and nice and cool in the cave.

This place was incredible!!!!!! The whole experience. That being said go alone and not with the excursion. I read that the excursion you only get so much time in the caves and it's expensive.. we took a cab from our resort. Paid $5 each to get in and swam for 30 mins or really as long as you want... the water temperature and colour are JUST AMAZING!!!! There is a small little bar where we got drinks! Also if you were already there check out PLAYA CORAL only 5 mins from there!!

Amazing. Cool waters, beautiful cave, small crowd during March. I jumped from one of the sides after climbing up the rocks, very fun experience. Best cave I've visited in Cuba.

Established in 1875, the Ermita de Monserrate, or Iglesia de Monserrate Church, exemplifies Cuban Colonial architecture in Matanzas, Cuba. Constructed by prominent Catalan settlers, this 19th-century chapel harmoniously blends Cuban and Catalan influences. Adhering to the Doric order*, the Neoclassical-style church boasts stonework walls and a tile and wood roof, complemented by intricate sculptures. *(The Doric order is characterized by a plain, unadorned column capital and a column that rests directly on the stylobate* (*a stylobate comprises the temple flooring of the temple without a base. ) Surrounded by serene landscapes, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Matanzas and the Valley of Yumurí, paired with a refreshing cocktail and soothing music at the nearby bar. A small fee of 50 Cuban pesos is required for washroom use; exchanging small pesos notes for tips and amenities is advisable upon arrival in Cuba. The author regrets not fully exploring the church’s interior, anticipating an exquisite experience.

Great place overlooking Matanzas city and it’s free entrance. There is one cafe where you can hang out with friends.

Very traditional Spanish designed structures.

A very nice church with beautiful views on a clear day that is unparalleled. The church has a very nice and spacious park outside that brings to mind old-timey movies as well. Keep in mind that there is a fee to go to the second floor of the church. The people who maintain the church are also very friendly. Small notches off for some of the people in the area outside the church who are friendly but, after some friendly chats, request for "donations" persistently. They weren't threatening or anything, but it makes for some awkward moments, especially because they knew we were tourists. Given the fact that we were aware of the levels of economic difficulty of Cuba, it caused even more awkwardness. Didn't ruin the trip but something to note.

The view is great from there, but we couldn't bother to go to another tourist attraction just to give even more CUC(local currency for foreigners) so we didn't enter the church.

The most beautiful place in the entire Matanzas city with beautiful views on both the city itself and the Yumuri river valley on the other side. The monastery is closed. Few mosquitos and a very chatty nightwatch might disturb the tranquility of this place.

Beautiful view of the city. Beware of the locals here trying to make you pay for parking and taking pictures. Just laugh at them and say police, they will leave you alone.

Like traveling straight to the past. Super well preserved - an incredible showcase of the pharmaceutical world back then.

The La Botica Triolet Pharmacy Museum in Matanzas is located in the city center, next to Libertad Park. The pharmacy was founded in 1882 and still maintains its original decor. The visit will be interesting...

In one word: Amazing! Absolutely need to visit this place if you are in Matanzas. Well preserved pharmacy with very competent staff to show you around. Beautiful tools and preserved medicaments. Must visit. We also were allowed to check out the upper level, which used to be the private rooms of the pharmacy owners. Very interesting

Best pharmacology museum in the world with the most original products intact still in the bottles or packages. It is worth visiting Matanzas for this alone. Plan a good hour or more to visit. Guides are great. Don't forget to go upstairs and look out the balcony onto the park. Great view! When you are done go see Sauto Theater, Hotel Velasco, Municipal Museum, Museo de los Bomberos, Second Plaza de Armas and its buildings, Bellamar Caves, Memorial-Museum “El Morrillo”, Museo de Arte de Matanzas, Museo Provincial (Palacio de Junco), San Severino Castle, Yumurí Valley, Cafetal La Dionisia historical plantation (look it up on Google), Cueva Saturno, Playa Corales and between 5:50 and 620PM every night in from of this museum thousands of birds arrive and sign in unison. Don't miss it. We had food and drinks at the brand new hotel next door and watched Mother Nature at her best. Nature's free concert!

Indeed worth a visit, the town it self is a very nice and interesting place to stay and visit. The museum is really nice to visit and know the pharmacy how it was in the past . The ticket is 6 CUC per person .

There's a tour by a guide (Spanish only) who will provide a history of this old pharmacy, as well as the historical context of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour, you'll be led into a room that sells glass crafts made by artists.

You are welcome for a low price by a lady who knows all about the history of the museum and will provide you with many details. Amazing place well worth a visit right in the center of Matanzas.

Nice to see, it is free, statues on the river side, I liked it and enjoyed to see the sculptures

Public, outdoor gallery of statues on the bank of the Rio San Juan. What's not to like?

(Translated by Google) Extraordinary where creation and art dazzle as well as its hosts Manuel and Lolo. (Original) Extrordinario donde la creación y el arte deslumbran así como sus anfitriones Manuel y el Lolo.

(Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) hermoso

Amazing authentic experience. Crowd is great. Befriend a local guide to go with, if possible. It'll be easier to get tickets and concessions. If you don't speak Spanish it could get tough. Tix are 1 CUP (.05 CUC) to sit anywhere except behind home. The locals are nice, and it's very safe. A lot of food/beer vendors outside the Stadium, no alcohol inside. If you want a beer or snack midgame then ask security to give you in out privileges. If you're a washroom connoisseur then be forewarned, you'll be very dissapointed.

The atmosphere itself was amazing! It is really different from watching baseball in North America as it was always loud - I really appreciated it. The stadium is old and is in need of upgrades, but it doesn't take away from the experience of watching Cuba's official sport. There are very few vendors selling snacks and sandwiches inside the stadium, but the good food and souvenirs are located outside the stadium. You are best to purchase prior to entering. Also, there is no alcohol sold or consumed inside the stadium; again it's all done outside.

Wanted to see a baseball game but we were too late it just ended

The number one team in the league, very good quality players, super fans and only 3 pesos to sit in the best seats. I agree the stadium could use some TLC.

Amazing atmosphere but the most terrifying bathrooms I've ever seen in my life.

Fun and loud atmosphere. Facilities are quite run down

A great experience... Bring a seat cushion.

Bellemare Cave is an excellent place to escape from the hot sun and explore something unique. If you’re planning to visit Varadero to Havana, it’s the perfect halfway stop, definitely worth a visit! The entrance fee is very low and it includes travel guide. Our tour guide, Eric, was amazing, he explained everything so well and really took care of the group throughout the visit. You can hire a photographer for an extra cost, but most smartphones capture great pictures too (just remember to buy a ticket if you plan to use your own device for photography). The cave itself is fascinating with beautiful natural formations, wonders of nature! The humidity is quite high inside, highly recommend wearing light clothing and well gripped shoes since the ground can be a bit slippery. Overall, we had a very cool and refreshing experience!

One of the tourists attractions that put Cuba and Matanzas on the map. For foreigners you need to pay USD5 entrance fee and another USD5 for phone or camera.

Not only being the largest and deepest cave system in Cuba, it is beautiful as well. You must join the guided tour to venture in. They accept US$ only. Our guide managed pretty well both the Spanish speaking and English speaking groups in one go. A must-go when you visit Cuba.

Amazing! We walked for 700m inside. Lots of cool cave formations. Their Tour guide was great. Kids enjoyed having their own flashlights to check out little tunnels etc, but would have been fine without it also. It wasn’t as physically demanding to climb in and out, someone of average fitness level can do it!

Fantastic tour of the caves that have Calcium carbonate crystals forming since years. Good tour for $5 plus $5 for bringing your camera. A must visit in Matanzas.

This is an awesome experience but if you are claustrophobic and you can't walk a lot I wouldn't suggest this because there's only one way in and one way out and it's really beautiful it's just a lot of turns ups and downs and the stairs take forever to leave but overall for the price it's amazing and historical.

Great place for exploring. Be prepared to sweat. If you are old bring a fan and water and your puffer if you have breathing problems. Also if you go down you need to go up so any mobility issues will be tested. I went with my mom and mother in law who are in their 60s and it was tough for them. If young and able I highly recommend it!

Once a beautiful place, but now a dilapidated one. Missing tourists, crumbling equipment, broken boats and hungry crocodiles. When you start talking to the local workers, it is very sad and frustrating. At the restaurant I was first given an overpriced tourist menu and after a reproachful look I was given a half Cuban menu. Even the entrance fee to the farm is, according to the (offensive) Cuban tradition, more than 15 times higher for tourists than for locals.

We were lucky that the criadero (nursery) was practically empty when we visited. It as very hot, so avoiding delays caused by crowds was great. Very educational and well looked-after nature park with loads of Cuban crocodiles at every stage of development from hatchlings to enormous mature adults. Everything was explained to us in great detail and I learned something new about the Bay of Pigs invasion: A lot of the invading troops were killed and eaten by these crocodiles in the swamps around where we were standing. Typical outdoor public toilets, but this time the worst so far. No light, extremely humid, all urinalshadbeen smashed off the walls, no running water to either flush or wash one's hands, and still the matronly guardian of the toilet paper was outside with her wicher bowl! Lunch was included and OK, following the usual pattern of you eat what you're given, no choices and you pay for any drinks - not even water is included. After lunch, we were due to go on a boat trip around the swamp etc, to see the crocs, but it was far too hot and there was no cover on the smallish boat so we decided against going out on the water and barbecuing ourselves! All in all a good visit to see the animals.

It was very interesting, I've never had such respect for crocodiles until i saw them in action for their meal :D Definitely recommend

Very good facilities! I didn’t expect that. You can the Cuban “version” of crocodile, an ancient fish which they try to reserve it before its distinction small crocodile, at a large facility There are shop and restaurants.

Good place to see crocodiles. Gets very crowded in waves as each tour bus arrives. You have to pay to use the washrooms 1 CUCwhich would be ok if it had toilet seats, didn't smell so bad, was actually clean, and provided you with more than 2 sheets of toilet paper. You can pay to feed or hold a croc, 1 CUC.

We also only paid 5 CUC and got a drink for free. It was nice seeing the crocodiles. Hopefully for a good reason, as they stated, that they raise them because the crocodile babies otherwise die. Not so much to see otherwise.

Excellent fun but bring lots and lots of sun anti mosquito spray and loose change in case you want to fishing rod-feed some crocs.

(Translated by Google) Very cute and worth going. Crocodiles of all ages and much more. Well-kept park, it's a shame that we weren't able to take the trip to see the reproduction of the Taino village due to the lack of petrol due to the Cuban crisis. (Original) Molto carino e vale la pena andare. Coccodrilli di tutte le età e molto altro. Parco curato, peccato che non siamo riusciti a fare la gita a vedere la riproduzione del villaggio Taino a causa della manzanza di benzina dovuta alla crisi di Cuba.

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended to enjoy the indigenous flora and fauna of Cuba, in their natural habitat. (Original) Molt recomanable per gaudir de la flora i la fauna autòctona de Cuba, en el seu hàbitat natural.

(Translated by Google) Very nice place. I recommend a motorboat cruise. In the restaurant you can try what crocodile tastes like :) (Original) Bardzo ładne miejsce. Polecam rejs motorówką. W restauracji można spróbować jak smakuje krokodyl :)

(Translated by Google) The flora and fauna in Cuba is unique, the largest mangrove forests in the Caribbean, rare orchids and birds, the Cuban crocodile, which only occurs here, and endangered animal species that are particularly researched and protected here. The Zapata swamps are a fantastic nature conservation paradise and therefore cannot be visited by tourists at any time. Tourists are guided along certain paths to permitted places where they can see and eat the widespread so-called American crocodile. This is how we try to strike a balance between animal protection and tourism. (Original) Die Pflanzen- und Tierwelt in Kuba ist einmalig, die größten Mangrovenwälder der Karibik, seltene Orchideen und Vögel, das nur hier vorkommende Kubakrokodil, vom Aussterben bedrohte Tierarten, die hier besonders erforscht und geschützt werden. Die Zapata-Sümpfe sind ein fantastisches Naturschutzparadies und können deshalb auch nicht jederzeit von Touristen besucht werden. Die Touristen werden auf bestimmten Pfaden zu erlaubten Orten geführt, wo sie das massenhaft verbreitete sogenannte amerikanische Krokodil besichtigen und auch essen können. So versucht man eine Balance zwischen Tierschutz und Tourismus herzustellen.

(Translated by Google) I recommend a trip to this place. Beautiful. (Original) Polecam wycieczkę do tego miejsca. Przepięknie.

(Translated by Google) It's worth leaving the beach and visiting this peninsula :) Crocodiles, both live and on plates... for those interested, fantastic, lush nature, it's also worth going to the island with the village of the tribe living there. For me - a great trip! :) (Original) Warto ruszyć się z plaży i pojawić się na tym półwyspie :) Krokodyle, żywe i te na talerzu...dla zainteresowanych , fantastyczna, bujna przyroda, warto wybrać się też na wysepkę z wioską plemienia zamieszkującego tamtejsze tereny. Dla mnie - super wycieczka! :)

(Translated by Google) You must see this place while in Cuba. Not every taxi driver wants to go there because the road is terrible. But the incentive in euros will work. Before entering the park, you must take a local guide to your car. Luckily they speak English. In the park, there are mainly flamingos, herons... of course there are crocodiles living there, but they come out after dark. I recommend! (Original) Trzeba koniecznie to miejsce zobaczyć będąc na Kubie. Nie każdy taksówkarz chce tam pojechać ponieważ droga jest fatalna. Ale zachęta w eur podziała. Przed wjazdem do parku trzeba obowiązkowo zabrać do samochodu lokalnego przewodnika. Całe szczęście że mówią po angielsku. W parku przede wszystkim flemingi, czaple.... oczywiście żyją tam krokodyle Ale wychodzą po zmroku. Polecam!

This is honestly the most beautiful cenote I’ve seen in Cuba. It’s a cool mix of fresh and salt water. You can see freshwater creatures on top and saltwater fish deeper down. The right side goes from around 2 to 3 meters deep to about 23 meters. The left side is even deeper and way more impressive. If you keep going to the far left, that part is absolutely amazing. Most people don’t go that far, but you should definitely try it. Totally worth it!

A nice place to relax away from civilization. We came across a crab migration, there were hundreds of them. You can rest and then go to the other side of the road to the Caribbean Sea where you can snorkel

As a first-time scuba diver, I had a great time at Cueva de los Peces. For 35 USD, you can go snorkling in the Cueva and go scuba-diving with a guide in the sea, on the other side of the road (you can also just do snorkling for 5 USD and they will provide you with a mask). My guide gave a crash-course on basic safety tips and held my arm throughout our dive while showing me giant crabs, eels, fish, corals, etc. I felt safe the whole time.

One of the nice attractions of the area of Playa Giron. Across the road there is a nice beach. Don’t forget to bring bathing suit. The water in the Cenote is amazingly nice to dive and swim.

Amazing fresh water stream -- super deep and crystal clear it feels like you're swimming in bottled mineral water. Suprisingly quiet as well as most people hang out at the beach nearby instead (which is awesome for snorkeling). But this spring-fed stream is just so magical with lots of trees around it as well

First off this used to be a great place. It costs 200 pecos entry but there are no fish. Apparently with the hurricane a few years ago, there are no longer any fish. This is a small cenote and seems somewhat dirty. It gets hoards of bus traffic. We did go snorkeling across the road and that was pretty decent. You have to go about 100m out to the right or left to find some nice coral features.

Best time of my life here! Bring your snorkelling gear and do both sides of the street. When in the cenote, go through the rocks into the smaller part and continue to the end (don't worry it is safe). You can swim down there for an extra 10 minutes one way. It is actually prettier too! You feel like you are swimming in a jungle! I had the crocodile as food, it was fine. Heads up: all the choices at this restaurant are 15CUC so no savings here but there is a booth in the parking lot that offers sandwiches and good BURGERS for 3CUC!!! The ocean part is to die for. I saw huge schools of fish after only a few minutes. I personally liked the corals here, lots of colour and variety. Don't believe the Debbie Downers. There are over 20 dive sites within 10 minutes and many shipwrecks put there on purpose for our entertainment. This is snorkelling paradise! If you try a little you can even see monster groupers, come on, where else can do do all of this FOR FREE???????? Yes I did say free.

Came with the JFK tour group and left dissatisfied with their service. I think choosing the Nixon tour group wouldve been a better choice.

We saw sooooo many fishes 😱😱😱😱😱 and the water was warm. Wowowow amazing.

I'm with the air support...don't see no seals in the water...I'm going back home...waste of a good pair of underwear...and they were the silk panties too...got me wet now putting me up dry...last time I will ever fly for I cia...epic

Nice place... and Caribbean see!!! Very clear and warmer water as in Atlantic ocean in the north (Varadero).

Nice place for snorkeling .

World class diving. Multiple wrecks. Very calm 55 feet of water that is crystal clear. And a cliff underwater to the abyss. I have seen hammerhead species there. Eels, lionfish, mantas, lobster, and spectacular corals. I strongly recommend that you purchase the dive photos from the dive master as his camera and photography is spectacular.

air support arrived on time very good service by US military I don’t know why everyone else here is saying they got theirs late. Personally I prefer buying the gold Kennedy package which includes extra fast service and an aircraft carrier Overall 12 stars

Small museum, but a good visit to see the history behind the invasion.

Museo Girón is a powerful and deeply moving place to visit. The exhibits are small but filled with real stories, photographs, and artifacts that bring the events of the Bay of Pigs to life. Walking through the museum, I could feel the pride and resilience of the Cuban people — it’s not just history, it’s emotion. The staff were knowledgeable and happy to answer questions, giving more context about what happened and how it shaped the country. If you’re interested in Cuba’s past and want to understand its spirit beyond the beaches, this museum is a must-see.

Small museum but good to see Cubans view of the US invasion to Cuba. If you ask you can also get a book with english translation. You can also use the toilet there.

Awesome and it has WIFI.... When your done go to the far beach called Playa Los Cocos which is nicer than the hotel one. If you like adventure ask about renting a horse. Ask anyone as they all know the guy who rents horses. They are well cared for, well fed and the 2.5 houres tour cost me 10CUC (I gave him 20 as I had the time of my life).

Interesting museum to get to know a bit better the Cuban history.

Nice and well organised. Good to learn the Cuban view on the invation of the US

Very small museum split into two wings charting the failed CIA-backed invasion here. Unfortunately, everything is in Spanish which makes it difficult to connect with the exhibits. Bring a translator if you're visiting. The intact ex-WW2 vehicles outside the museum were the most interesting things here. You may also have a chance to watch an English subtitled short film about the invasion at the back of the museum, otherwise the whole place takes 30 minutes max to complete.

Great place to hang out and swim for the day.. you can pick out a secluded spot for peace and quiet too. The food and booze are plentiful ... Not the best, but you can drink all day ! We cycled there from Playa Giron.

It's a jaw-dropping place!!! I visited during late September. I terribly got burn but wether was wonderful to chill with my wife. $15 will satisfy you with compact lunch and free drinks from 10am until 4pm.

We loved this place, incredible still blue water for snorkelling, buffet lunch wasn't great but drinks were good and overall great value for money.

Awesome place even though the road to get there is a bit damaged

Nice beach, you can spend the whole day without going anywhere. You can rent a mask and swim a little. Snorkeling is not very good as the coral reef is poor and old. They do not want to restore it. The beach works on the system all inclusive. The cost of visiting 15 convertible pesos. There is parking, but it is not free! Place for a single visit. Around you can find a lot of interesting places.

Did an awesome diving lesson... 35 CUC... Thanks for all

I went there but not with a guided trip. I had the worst experience in the entire Cuba. They tried to get money to watch our bicycles when our Airbnb host told us that we shouldn't pay anything if we arrive by bicycles. Then, the kitchen was already closed (we arrived 2/3 hours before closing time) and they asked us to pay the full price for the whole day when it includes food. The worst thing of this entire experience was their behavior. They were very rude, entitled and, most of all, they were extremely unpleasant because they were cursing us in Spanish. And I know Spanish