Hotel Los Delfines

Re: Hotel strip Varadero

by idram

Hola

An option for transport. When you exit the termanil there will be reps for various tour compnies that do the all inclusive packages for the resorts. Approach one or several and ask if they have room on their bus. These are pre-arrange land transfer for the package people. Used to be $10 CUC. The rep and bus driver share the money. I have taken cabs with and without the meter running and the basic cost is $20 CUC from airport to the bridge over the canal (beginning of the penincula and then $1 CUC per km after that The peninsula is approx 20kms long. To Solymar (at the end of town) is approx 6 to 8 kms.

Solymar is located in an excellent area. Close to everything.
My suggestion is to talk a walk one day along the beach to see the site.
Looking at the sea walking to the left takes you toward town.

Go as far as you feel comfortable then find a walkway between buildings and walk to the main drag, the walk back to Solymar seeing the street stuff.

There are numerous shops and restaurants along the way.

At a small beach grill at Albacora Restaurant there ias a guy named Eduardo that make excellent mojitos. A funny guy and excellent to talk with
There is a strret there between Albacora and Baracuda restaurants that takes you to the main drag (Ave 1 ra) and comes out directly across the street from Josone Park. Another must see site, 4 excellent rstaurant in the park.
Dantes (italian) el Retiro (steak and seafood more upscale, la gruta del vino (candle light at night with good wine and skewers of meat) and then my favorite la Campana which is Cuban Cuisine (try the ropa vieja).

Calle 62 is near by as well, once you know where it is you can go one evening for music and dancing. Open air cafe with no cover, cheap drinks and dancing spills out into the street. Many locals will come and listen to the music and dance in the street.

Close to this location as well is Casa del Ron (rum museum) wher you can purchase a wide variety and even taste samples.

Mardi