Things to do in Varadero
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El Retiro
International cuisine in neoclassical surrounds in Parque Josone.
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Centro Todo En Uno
A medium-sized mall with a bowling alley and amusements for kids.
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Kawama Sport
Sells swimming trunks, running shoes and the like.
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Marlin Marina Dársena
Marlin Marina Dársena is just west of Varadero.
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Centro Comercial Caimán
One of Varadero's main shopping malls is opposite Hotel Cuatro Palmas.
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Discoteca la Pachanga
This disco at Hotel Acuazul is one of Varadero's hottest clubs, with an international feel.
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Marina Gaviota
At the eastern end of Autopista Sur; has similar packages to Marlin Marina Chapelín.
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Casa del Habano
The place for cigars: it has top-quality merchandise from humidors to perfume and helpful service. It serves a wicked cup of coffee in the upstairs cafe.
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Caracol Pelicano
There’s a handy grocery store at Caracol Pelicano.
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El Golfito
Golf neophytes can play the miniature version here.
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Bar Dragón
Connected to the Lai-Lai mansion-restaurant, this is good for a drink or three.
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Restaurante la Campana
With its rustic stonework, terracotta roof and bell tower, La Campana transports a little bit of the Greek countryside to Parque Josone. It throws some novel takes on Cuban dishes.
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Disco la Red
A good, local atmosphere can be found here.
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Artex Store
Has an excellent selection of CDs, cassettes, T-shirts and even a few musical instruments.
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Arte-Música
A good place for CDs, books and art, as well as some (very) old copies of Lonely Planet guides.
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La Descarga Karaoke Bar
You can check the mic, one, two, at this karaoke place in the strip mall next to the Hotel Kawama.
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Restaurante La Fondue
The small and intimate Restaurante La Fondue serves beef fillet fondue for CUC$10.
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Iglesia de Santa Elvira
Just east of Parque Central is this tiny colonial-style building resembling a displaced alpine chapel.
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Plaza América
For a hint of American-style consumerism and the shape of things to come, head here: Varadero's and Cuba's largest shopping complex. There's fancy boutiques, music shops, a cigar store, bars, restaurants, a bank, a post office, a minimarket – oh, and the Varadero Convention Center.
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Panadería Doña Neli
Dependable for bread and pastries.
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Albacora
Fish, squid, shrimp and lobster are available at beachside Albacora. Check out the open bar offer (noon to 4pm).
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Bazar Cuba
Has the greatest selection of souvenirs and crafts in Varadero. It also sells beach clothing, jewelry and books.
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Cabaret Anfiteatro Varadero
This cabaret has a gala open-air floor show. Used mostly for special occasions, it doesn’t open every week.
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Casa de la Miel La Colmena
With a dozen different ice-cream dishes, plus fish fillets and greasy, garlicky shrimp, this place is sure to please.
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Aquaworld Diving Center
At the Marlin Marina Chapelín, Aquaworld also organizes diving/snorkeling trips.
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