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Josone Park
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Josone Park
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The area
Address
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Restaurants
65 within 3 miles
Salsa Suárez Restaurant-Bar
1,112
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Pizza • International • Fusion
Terracita's Café
155
0.2 mi$ • Caribbean • Latin • Cafe
Don Alex
584
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Caribbean • Pizza
El Toro Steakhouse
259
0.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Steakhouse
Vernissage Restaurant -Snack Bar
174
0.4 mi$ • Caribbean • Bar • Cafe
La Vaca Rosada
492
0.5 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Seafood • International
Casa de Miel
323
0.3 mi$ • Cuban • Vegetarian Friendly
La Vicaria
513
0.5 mi$ • Caribbean • Latin • Seafood
La Bodeguita Del Medio
882
0.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Latin • Cuban
Esquina Cuba
96
0.4 mi$$ - $$$ • Caribbean • Seafood • Cuban
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Attractions
13 within 6 miles
Galeria Espacio 34
2
0.3 miArt Galleries • Art Museums
Varadero Street Market
573
0.7 miFlea & Street Markets
Iglesia Santa Elvira
242
0.9 miReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Parque Central
271
0.8 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mi Casa Beatles
377
1.5 miArt Museums
Artecru
38
0.7 miArt Galleries
Taller de Cerámica Artística
139
1.5 miArt Galleries
House of Rum
1,719
2.8 miSpeciality Museums
Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
336
Nature & Wildlife Areas
Museo Municipal Varadero
208
1.4 miSpeciality Museums
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4.0
2,108 reviews
Excellent
866
Very good
824
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351
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42
Terrible
25
James S
Toronto, Canada385 contributions
Great Place but Buyer Beware
May 2022
Josone Park is one of favourite places in Varadero and we were pleasantly surprised to see it was open as there were rumours it was closed during our trip. We were sad to note that many of the old tall palm trees have been cut down for what reason I can’t say and they make the entrance area off of Avenue 1 almost naked. However the views especially of the pond are worth the visit.

A great place to escape the heat is the small bar at the pond edge which claims to serve the best pina coladas in Varadero. Not sure if they’re the best but they’re the perfect thing to deal with the afternoon heat, especially as like so many other places in town post Covid there is no beer available.

I can attest that they can either be the most expensive pina coladas in town or the cheapest depending on how you pay. Our first visit here this trip we ordered two and after confirming we could pay in CUPs (Cuban Pesos) paid just under 400 CUPs, at official exchange this was about $11.00 Canadian, a fair price. At the rate I managed to get they cost us $5.00 Canadian which is a real deal.

We went back a couple of days later and ordered the same drinks from the same waiter. He even remembered us. I’d accidentally left most of my Pesos in the room but had some Canadian Dollars on me, which he was more than willing to take them, more willing I noted than the Pesos earlier I noticed. Price this time for the same two drinks $16.00 Canadian.

Sadly after that we found other nearby places to enjoy our pina coladas and I never forgot my stash of CUPs again.
Written May 23, 2022
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Daniel K
Thunder Bay, Canada239 contributions
A hidden Gem
Feb 2020 • Couples
Walking through Varadero, a guy as standing at a gate and asked us if we were hungry we said yes were, he showed us the menu and lead us through this remarkable park to the back of the park and there was a restaurant there plus there is a piña colada bar. Both the restaurant was awesome as well as the piña colada bar. The Beatles Bar backs out, onto this park. Don’t miss it if your traveling to Varadero it’s worth the visit.
Written March 1, 2020
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Nathan Correia
Leamington, Canada2 contributions
Great in the Shade
Aug 2022 • Solo
Very beautiful park. Relaxing and peacefull aswell. I saw some people boating in the lake and I spent a bit relating in the shade their. Definitely would recommend to go if looking for a relaxing place to just chill.
Written September 3, 2022
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Sylc2000
Ottawa, Canada30 contributions
Varadero Bar 1920
Sep 2022 • Friends
We attended Bar Varadero 1920
We had a few drinks and there was some entertainment (singer)

Before we entered, I asked the method of payment. He said no credit card but pesis, Canadian or US dollars.

The bill came back at 1380 pesos which was a fair price but was asking $27 canadian.
So his exchange rate was 50 pesos for $1. Anywhere on the street they will exchange at 100 pesos for $1 Canadian.

So I left the bar and walked on the street and exchange at 100 /1$.

Beware of this , if you're short of pesos.

Written September 30, 2022
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sheila270
Toronto, Canada1,860 contributions
Not opened 24 hours
May 2022 • Couples
I went to this park on a Monday and a Wednesday. We saw online open 24 hours but when we went to find an entrance we opened a door and the workers came over and said closed. Well we couldn’t under them except they said No. There was other people trying to get in. There should be signs to let people know.
Written May 4, 2022
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Keith D
Salisbury, UK307 contributions
Worth an hour
Feb 2020
This park was close to our apartment and we fancied a stroll. It's quite large with a very green boating lake at its centre with a hopeful cormorant and duck lurking for any fish that might be present. It's got a disused crazy golf course and a tucked away free pool that looked clean enough. Lots of building renovation going on at the moment, but pleasant enough.
Written March 8, 2020
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Semantha M
London, Canada21 contributions
Beautiful park...a must see
Feb 2020 • Couples
Beautiful walk in the park , took many pictures. We sat for a while at a small cafe and had cappuccinos and watched a photo shoot of a one year old boys' celebration day. Also we found some nice restaurants in the park. We enjoyed the Italian restaurant the following evening. Very good food and wine. Excellent!
Written February 24, 2020
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Cristina2014CI
Bucharest, Romania350 contributions
Nice park
May 2022
Josone Park was a part of Varadero classic car ride tour. We had a great time at the park, although we did not spend a lot of time there. Our guide drove the car inside the park and we stoped for a quick photoshooting. It was very romantic! We loved it!
Written November 22, 2022
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michael g
Powell River, Canada111 contributions
A return to Varadero.
Jan 2020 • Friends
The park is an interesting green space. Located in the middle of town. I enjoyed walking the 4 square blocks of park with a small lake in the middle. Daytime or nighttime. There are several restaraunts in the park. All are ok. I have not tried them all . Perhaps you will?
Written January 17, 2020
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Angela M
Montague, Canada11 contributions
Best Mojitos in Varadero!!
Jan 2020
We stopped in for a drink at Bar el Lago, and had the best mojito made from Alberto. He makes one hell of a drink, and "if you don't like it, you don't pay" is his motto... Very affordable drinks, and $2 beers for the road :) See you again someday, Alberto!!

Amigos, Chris and Angela, PEI Canada
Written February 21, 2020
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