THINGS TO DO IN VARADERO

Cuba has a wealth of treasures both natural and cultural. A morning on the white sand beaches of the north can lead to an afternoon among the sometimes-crumbling colonial relics of Havana, Trinidad, or Camaguey, birdwatching in the Zapata peninsula, or exploring the many secrets of the country’s lush countryside. Whatever you decide, you’ll soon realise Cuba moves to its own particular rhythm, developed over decades of diplomatic isolation and communist rule.
The Cuban calendar is dotted with spectacular celebrations and international festivals, which not only show Cuba’s people at their most spirited and colourful, but also their most artistic. On an island where tradition is all important, this sub-tropical Caribbean playground’s long events list manages to showcase not only Cuba’s past, but also its youth, vigour, and determination to be taken seriously on the international stage, whether that’s through ballet or hip hop.