Varadero
Varadero
Península de Hicacos | |
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Aerial photo of Varadero | |
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Coat of arms | |
| Nickname: Playa Azul (Blue Beach) | |
The former Varadero municipality (red) within Matanzas Province (yellow) and Cuba. The rest of Cárdenas municipality is shown in orange | |
Location of Varadero in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 23°08′22″N 81°17′10″W / 23.13944°N 81.28611°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Matanzas |
| Municipality | Cárdenas |
| Founded | December 5, 1887 |
| Established | July 3, 1976 (as a municipality) |
| Dissolved | August 1, 2010 (as a municipality) |
| Area | |
• Total | 48 km2 (19 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2014) | |
• Total | 42,654 |
| • Density | 566/km2 (1,470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-45 |
Varadero (Spanish pronunciation: [baɾaˈðeɾo]), also referred to as Playa Azul (Blue Beach), is a resort town in the province of Matanzas, Cuba, and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. Varadero Beach is rated one of the world's best beaches in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Awards since 2019, ranking at number 9 as of January 2024. Common activities include fishing and excursions to Matanzas, Cárdenas, and the Península de Zapata.