Varadero
(vahr-uh-DER-o), town, Matanzas prov., W Cuba, near
base of Hicacos Peninsula, 22 mi/35 km ENE of
Matanzas; 23°10'N 81°15'W. Popular seaside resort, has fine large
beaches (Playa Varadero, Playa Azul) along peninsula. Fishing, boating;
tourism. Juan Gualberto Gomez Internatl. Airport nearby SE of
Varadero, just 6 mi/9.7 km E of Matanzas.
Recent investment by Span. hotels. In 1995 had 8,000 hotel rooms, or 4
out of every 5 in Cuba. Labor supply drawn from nearby Cardenas.
Tollbooth added in 1996 just outside town.
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