Varadero is Cuba's reliable beach-resort answer to Havana's city character, and its activities reflect that focus. Here are ten things worth your time. Varadero Beach itself — nearly 20km of near-continuous white sand — is the area's main draw, with most resorts sitting directly on the beach and public access points for those staying elsewhere. Snorkelling the offshore coral reefs is accessible without much effort, while dive operators run trips further out for certified divers wanting more developed sites. A catamaran or sunset cruise along the coast, often including snorkelling stops and a beach barbecue, offers a relaxed way to see more coastline than the resort beach alone. A day trip into Havana, about two hours away, lets visitors combine Varadero's beach time with the capital's history and classic car culture on the same overall trip. Cueva de Saturno, a cenote-like cave system near the airport, offers swimming in cool freshwater as a change of pace from the ocean. Mansion Xanadu, a historic mansion turned golf clubhouse, gives a glimpse of Varadero's pre-revolutionary history alongside its modern resort identity. A sport fishing excursion, available through several operators, offers an alternative water activity for those wanting more than swimming and snorkelling. Josone Park, a small public park with a lake and gardens, gives a quieter, free activity away from the resort strip. Delfinario Varadero, a dolphin show and swim experience, remains popular though increasingly debated on animal welfare grounds — research current practices if this matters to you. Finally, simply exploring Varadero town itself, beyond the main hotel zone, reveals a more genuinely Cuban side of the area that most all-inclusive guests never see. Bring cash in Euros or another widely exchanged currency, since card payments remain unreliable across Cuba, and budget primarily around your resort's all-inclusive rate.