Viva Varadero Cubatram Tour

This in-depth cultural and historical tour is the only Varadero experience that explores the peninsula’s past, present, and future in a single guided journey. Over three immersive hours, guests move beyond the beach to uncover the roots of the Hicacos Peninsula and the stories that shaped its identity. The tour begins with the Taíno and Ciboney peoples, highlighting their spiritual relationship with the sea, their use of salt in trade and ceremony, and the coastal lifestyle that defined early Varadero. The narrative progresses through the arrival of the Spanish, the development of ship-beaching sites, salt camps, and the simple maritime culture that emerged under the pressures of storms and survival. As the timeline advances, guests learn about the first vacation homes of the late 1800s, the rise of Cuban seasonal tourism, and the romantic atmosphere that characterized early leisure life. The journey then reaches Varadero’s glamorous golden age, when Xanadú Mansion symbolized luxury and the coastline became known as the Caribbean Riviera. All admission fees are included, providing seamless access to the Rum Museum, Coffee Museum, and Xanadú Mansion. The tour blends history, culture, music, craftsmanship, and local storytelling, offering guests a complete understanding of Varadero as a living, evolving community rather than merely a beach destination.