“CITY TOURS VARADERO - MATANZAS“ Tour

“CITY TOURS VARADERO - MATANZAS“ Tour

Varadero Beach, located on Cuba's Hicacos Peninsula, is one of the island's most famous tourist destinations. With its stunning white-sand coastline and crystal-clear waters, Varadero has earned a reputation as one of the most outstanding Caribbean paradises. Its tropical climate, warm and sunny almost all year round, attracts tourists from all over the world. The beach stretches for more than 20 kilometers along the sea, offering a wide variety of water activities, such as diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and boat rides. The nearby coral reefs are home to fascinating marine fauna, making the area an ideal place for sea lovers.

Varadero also has a first-class tourist infrastructure, with resorts, luxury hotels, restaurants and bars, allowing visitors to enjoy a unique experience, combining natural beauty with comfort and convenience. In addition, several attractions can be found in the surrounding area, such as the Josone Park, an oasis of vegetation and lakes, and the Varadero Municipal Museum, which offers a glimpse into local history and culture. Nightlife is also vibrant, with numerous options to enjoy live music, dancing and the famous Cuban rumba.

Matanzas is a city located on the northern coast of Cuba, known as the “Athens of Cuba” due to its rich cultural and intellectual tradition. Founded in 1693, Matanzas has a history deeply linked to music, arts and literature, being the cradle of important figures of Cuban culture, such as the poet and writer José Martí and the musician Ernesto Lecuona. The city is located in a region of great natural beauty, surrounded by sea and mountains, which gives it a picturesque and unique landscape. Its port, one of the most important on the island, was historically a key commercial center, and today remains a vital point for maritime transport.

One of the highlights of Matanzas is its influence on Cuban music. The city is recognized as the birthplace of several musical genres, including danzón, and has been home to important composers and musicians who have left an indelible mark on world music. Matanzas is also home to several cultural institutions, such as the Matanzas Provincial Museum and the Sauto Theater, one of the oldest in Cuba. As for its architecture, the city presents a mixture of colonial and neoclassical styles, with cobblestone streets, squares and beautiful buildings that tell the story of its evolution over the centuries. In addition, Matanzas has a strong Afro-Cuban presence, which is reflected in its festivities, dances and popular traditions.

Services included in the tour:

• Pick up at the client's hotel or rental house at the indicated time.
• Round trip transfer service by car, classic car or microbus (all with air conditioning) on the route from Varadero to Matanzas with time available to customers for a total of up to 8 hours.
• The clients can choose according to their own interests, the places of tourist, social and local interest in Varadero and Matanzas.
• Professional driver with general information service in Spanish, with the possibility of basic communication in English.
• Fuel service for the whole program.
• Clients can transport up to one 50-pound suitcase and one personal item.
• At the end of the afternoon, return trip to Varadero.

Services not included in the tour:

• Entrance fees to sites of tourist interest to be visited by clients.
• Lunch services (meals, drinks and snacks) in local restaurants.
• Local tour guide service at the sites of interest.
• Other services such as souvenir sales, excursions and local tours, etc.
• Gratuities and tips.
• General travel and health insurance, always in charge of the clients, which must be contracted with international insurance companies before arrival in Cuba.

Important information:

• Departure days of the tour: DAILY.
• Types of cars available for the tour: Cars: 1-3 pax / Classic American cars: 1-3 pax / Minibus: 4-15 pax.
• Distance traveled by car on the tour (round trip): Approximately 98 kms.
• Approximate duration of the tour by car (round trip): 1.40 hours approx.
• Time of end of the tour and beginning of the return trip to Varadero: 16.00 hrs.
• Pick up point: Client's place of lodging (rental house or hotel).
• Important note: Entrance fees to museums, sites of interest and tourist attractions, restaurants (meals), bars (drinks) and tips, among others, are not included in the price of the tour and require an extra charge to be decided by the clients.