CARIBBEAN HEAVEN! VARADERO CUBA

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[@Thorion1969]

I've been to Varadero three times, and once to Cayo Largo so far. Cuba is a wonderful go-to vacation spot for Canadians.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah there are many Canadians there 😁

[@an-lw9zs]

Thorion1969 Canadian are buddy’s with the Cuban government dictator and Canadian turismo help the regimen to stay. In power

[@maxipeach99]

We are about to go to Cuba for our 13th time from Canada. I love the beaches and the locals are very friendly.

[@osmarmayoral3996]

Should have stayed there permanently !

[@drost582]

We go to Varadero often to escape our Eastern Canadian winters. Love these videos, feel home sick.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cheers! Yeah I think Canadians are the number 1 travelers there from what I read.

[@veradanson5890]

Wow, 50 shades of blue on that bwach. Absolutely gorgeous. Great vid.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah lovely!

[@tonyaction5284]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience in my beautiful country!!!!👍🏼 I was born in CAMAGUEY which is very close to Varadero where my cousins live. My father is from Matanza where I spent a lot of childhood years. My family and I left Cuba in 1969. I was just six years old. Unfortunately I never returned. However, it’s because amazing people like you two that allows those like me to enjoy and reminisce the days as a child in a beautiful Country of origin. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving us a glimpse of this small paradise that’s only 90 miles away from where I live in Key West today. One day…I will visit, for sure.

[@eva5601]

I was born in Havana. My mother's mother's side is Irish/British, and her father's side is Canary Islander. My father's father was half Italian and half Spaniard. Many Europeans settled in Cuba. We don't categorize by ethnicity. If a person follows Cuban culture, then that person is considered Cuban. My dad was a Batista soldier, and when Castor took over by force, then he had to flee unnoticed to America, because the commies were searching for him to kill him. I was only 2 years old, when my dad, mom, a 1 year old brother and a 4 year old sister left our beautiful island.. I never have visited Cuba since we left in March 1968.

[@matiasmuttoni9044]

Wait how old are you? My mom was born and Raised in Matanzas and she came to the USA when she was 18!! I’ve never visited so I’m planning a visitation this summer for vacation!

[@dennisdaniels6946]

Cuba has wonderful beaches as well!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Sure does!

[@wl5609]

We've been travelling & backpacking all over the entire country since 2009 and we've met many Americans. The Cuban gov never used to stamp passports, only the tourist visa, which is disposable. Havana is my favourite city in the world and I've walked around at night alone many times. Very safe place...♥️

[@analoykiverdura6054]

Thanks for give that information for all this people are not sure how tourist places in cuba ..I'm so proud to be Cuban and especially my city varadero matanzas is where I'm from

[@JumpingPlaces]

Varadero was amazing :D

[@cherl2289]

Matanzas is beautiful. We stayed a night at an airbnb, so nice to be away from the tourist spots...

[@tashaadolph677]

Can't wait to return ... love it ❤❤❤😎

[@kcarvalho3139]

Thank you for sharing your experience in Varedero via this video. I love Varedero and will be there again for the 6th time in August 2022. Lovely beaches and also lovely people ❤

[@user-tf2xx8qm7g]

What a great way to end your stay in that beautiful beach! The water is that baby blue color! The beach chairs and umbrella can run us $30/day here. 😎

[@JumpingPlaces]

Wow really, 30!

[@markrush2319]

I was in Cuba for 30 days in 2017. In Cuba you will experience the good, the bad and the ugly. My experience in Cuba was totally awesome.

[@eva5601]

Let me guess. 🤔 The bad is the government, and the ugly is Fidel Castro.

[@markrush2319]

@@eva5601 My best guess is you have never been to Cuba. It is up to the Cuban people to determine how they want to be govern. Cuba is absolutely no threat to the United States for over a hundred years we were the power structure in Cuba and the vast majority of Cubans suffered for once the United States needs to stay out of Cuba's business. Here is just a little side note the life exceptency is higher in Cuba than the United States.

[@futschekmarc]

I was in varadero 4 weeks aga for 3 weeks and it whas beautiful 😍

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

One of my favourite beaches 💙💙💙💙

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah mine too now!

[@ShadKS18XL]

You're one of my favorite bitches to! ))

[@josephsmith1556]

I was first in Varadero in March of 2019, met some great friends amongst the people. I was supposed to go back right around the time covid hit. Now after 3 years, 5 months later I'm finally going back.

[@cdancarina5513]

Those white sandy beaches and the emerald green waters are a sight to see and experience. Beautiful! Glad you enjoyed.

[@arundhawan6724]

I love beaches and cloud formation in the background and your this trip is perfect for me - keep it up and stay blessed.

[@MaruDeJesus]

Chris thank you! Appreciate the information and vlog. Really like your video work, beautiful views of Cuba 🌴 Wow, what a place! Gorgeous. Looking forward to the next ✈️ Wishing you and Carolina all the best during your travels~ 👍 from Arizona, USA 🌵

[@JumpingPlaces]

Cheers Maru :D

[@Arnel_A67]

beautiful beach wow, like it. 👍💕

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah one of the best I have been for sure

[@shawnz241]

That beach is absolutely beautiful!

[@amandaw.4887]

We are heading to Varadero this week for the first time! We are very excited. Thanks for this video☺️

[@debragriffiths4018]

me too!!! haha

[@JumpingPlaces]

You guys are gonna love that beach for sure!

[@whitefox8291]

i wish the beach was this clear near the resorts area, going back to Grand memories in August

[@123DOWNUNDER890]

Definitely on my bucket list.

[@MrSupernova111]

Wow! Looks awesome! Thanks!

[@jovanjoso]

Very good job i been in Cuba over thirty tame

[@ronaldburks504]

There is much more below the surface, my beautiful wife lives there and there are many things you just haven’t seen or experienced. It is a beautiful place and the people are what makes it an incredible place. They make it nice for the tourist however everyday life is a struggle for the locals with electricity problems to no cooking gas and water that comes when it wants to. Try living with this everyday. Food is a real struggle as the markets are empty most days. It is a diverse and beautiful place for sure but with many problems.

[@brunopoldrugovac3537]

Great info on your trip but its so much easier for Canadians...i started going to Varadero in 1994, twice a year for vacation....always stayed at the all inclusive hotels, great prices..no worries. tried the private houses a few times but only for a few days while still having my hotel for the week....food was pretty good as i never went hungry, plus...i'm not going on vacation to eat lol...god only knows most people could easily afford to lose a good 10 lbs. what some people consider a scam, i see it as a simple way for the average Cuban to make a few bucks, you try living on $40/month. It is a safe place to travel but if your the type to flash your cash and walk around with all your jewelry etc and perhaps a little intoxicated, you may be an easy target, keep that in mind. Otherwiaw, enjoy your vacation and the beautiful beach in Varadero

[@evyj9261]

I've been there all over Varadero..awesome.. only internet sucks ..sightseeing bus cost only 5 pesos !

[@chrisj854]

Love this city have been there many times

[@mariacarmeltabinas9657]

Nice to see you again jumping places...following you from the Philippines.Good vibes always,stay safe.

[@PLL02A]

I've been to Varadero 12 times & I love it. I always stay in a all inclusive hotel but I should try to stay in a rental house sometime.

[@mrBadTiming]

1,000,000 Canadians a year visit Cuba

[@eva5601]

WOW! I am very proud 🦚

[@gtaswfc4684]

Going to Cuba/Varadero for the 1st time in Feb 2021 (Covid permitting!) Looks great..stopping all inclusive at Bella Vista but love eating out so hopefully some good seafood on offer..Great vid..Cheers from England.👍

[@eva5601]

I noticed that this post is almost two years old. Did you visit Cuba after all?

[@gtaswfc4684]

@@eva5601 yes..we didn't really like it..The beaches/sea was stunning but the food was terrible..Also not being able to really use their currency was a joke..We won't be going again...We went to Barbados the following month and loved it..Trying Thailand in Feb for 1st time.👍

[@NickyDunn]

Hiya guys, always great content, I just love watching your videos :) it is so sad how politics have affected Cuba, lets hope things change.

[@rutbrea8796]

That beach is like Boca Chica in Santo Domingo, Dominican republic. It's like a swimming pool. That was my favorite beach when I was a child.

[@janlefave3048]

Wrong about 1 thing. It's mainly Canadians that go to Cuba. Not many from USA. Bad info from whoever you were talking with. Good video though! 👍 Been there 13 times. Waiting for Covid to end!

[@txfpmom]

Americans can still travel to Cuba via air, just not on a cruise. We visited Havana and Vinales in January. I want to go back now to visit Trinidad, Cienfuegos, and Varadero. Thanks for your videos. Varadero looks amazing!

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah you are right! I should have written that on the video, i read that previously more than half of the Americans were going via cruise ships. I didn't get to visit Vinales because we ran out of time but it looks awesome in pics, the limestone rocks made it look like Vietnam. Trinidad and Varadero were my favorite places so you wont be disappointed!

[@jaybino3918]

@@JumpingPlaces americans cant travel to cuba for tourism.

[@Sxtnstn]

Jumping Places you couldn’t say that on the video because you are a communist... thanks for the video!

[@praxedesmonzon7953]

love the music!!!

[@FullMoon7]

Great video, subscribing because you have a Brazilian with you, you are in a great company.

[@irwinwesley8297]

I stayed at roc barlovento resort...I will return...watch out for sand flies...I left my door to veranda open...there is a pizza restaurant west of roc barlovento. 5 min walk...forgot name of this place

[@JumpingPlaces]

Thanks for the info buddy

[@darrencrandall9154]

KIKI`S is the Pizza place. Stayed at Roc B also. Going back in Feb.

[@karlosmagno4505]

Hi, guys! Thank you for your videos. I have seen through your videos a lot of places that I want to visit. I have learnt so much about english from you. At least I can practice my listenning skill with you, guys. I am from Brazil, your girlfriend's country. I live in Brasília.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Awesome! I am glad it is helping with your English 😁 I have never been to brasilia yet

[@karlosmagno4505]

@@JumpingPlaces, Don't delay to visit! I love this city and I think you'll enjoy it.

[@jaybino3918]

I just got back from veradero, stayed at ocean vista azul and got sick the second day in. And currently still sick. There shortage of everything right now is nuts.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Damn that’s awful, what shortages do they have right now?

[@JumpingPlaces]

When I went had no issues with shortages but other people told me they had a hard time getting water even

[@ivorbiggun7048]

Yes shortages,from medicine onwards the main draw-back of Cuba,made worse by hotels buying up soft,drinks,beer,ice-cream from local shops to sell in the hotels

[@jacekkielian]

Hi there, Could you share where you stayed 3 yrs ago in Varadero area? What is the name of the beach? Thanks

[@buckeye4x4]

Excellent travel video-planning a trip to Cuba and your videos are very helpful!

[@mseti1]

You are enjoying Cuba's beautiful beaches as a tourist . Very different for the people of Cuba. You don't see homeless people , because the government doesn't allow it. You will be arrested for living in the streets or begging for money etc... I'm Cuban and lived there for many years . Glad you enjoyed your vacation

[@emakelley6807]

Thanks for including your thoughts on Cuba. I was lucky as an American to visit with my university ten years ago. We were in Baracoa and climbed the mountain El Yunque in the national park Alejandro von Humboldt. The city had lots of amazing artists and food, Cuba is safe and the people are lovely and giving although they live simply they share everything to be hospitable. I understand why they try to scam, they didn’t even have toilet paper and sugar unless you can make some tourist $, they are very poor lacking many basic things like soap and toothpaste. Our dollars compared to CUCs are worth an insane amount more. So if they were to get even $20 it goes very far for them. We were happy to tip generously since it was so inexpensive. Baracoa there was not scamming but it’s far out from Havana, closest to major city Santiago. Helps to speak Spanish or go with a local. My profesora is Cuban born in Miami. Do wish relations between our countries would improve so I can visit again someday with no worries.

[@freiraum9932]

the smile of carol say all we should know .. lol

[@metaversewoman9354]

Awesome. I enjoyed you guy's Cuba trip. Please remember to make a video on how you can afford to travel the world.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah been meaning to do that! Hopefully soon

[@fr0g.the.french]

wow so nice . tourist Trap or its okay by the way depend of your Varadero location so . Where exactly ?

[@JumpingPlaces]

The road we were on is called Calle 29, it’s pretty much right at the start of the peninsula. The hotel zone is more towards the middle and far end I think

[@adrianafernandez8222]

Hi, what 5 star hotel in VARADERO do you recommend? Also, im from Texas what restrictions are they to enter Cuba..want to go in 2 weeks?

[@katvonef]

Where you guys stayed , for how long and what was the price? How much is the taxi to the beach?

[@freiraum9932]

Please can you tell me how you get this appartement ??? I would visit this place soon . 2018 I was in Havanna take a taxi to the beach , but needs more than a half hour ..

[@skoluba]

You look like very nice guy. Good luck with your adventures.

[@leo-leo9990]

Sehr schöner Strand muß auch mal dort hinfahren. Gruss Hans

[@TheSwede70]

Beaches of Varadero is of course nice, but during my five week Cuban trip in 2014 I minimized my time there to only a few nights. For obvious reasons :-)

[@elsab.978]

What time of the year did you traveled to Cuba and in what hotel were you staying?

[@TulipsAbroad]

Great video, we loved Varadero! It's a great place to just chill and to get some rest after visiting all the other places in Cuba. We also made some Cuban vlogs :)

[@bajan256]

Chris and carol I could see all the smiles in this video. Glad you had fun. I agree, I’m from the Caribbean and we get a lot off negatives for being third world countries but many tourists are surprised when they visit. Glad you enjoyed my side of the world. Oh once someone asked me if our students go to School in grass skirts lol I mean that’s the kinna shit comments we get :)

[@BillKing3456]

Agreed. Nice to see you both smiling a lot. Good way to end your trip there. Also, nice summation at the end. Btw, one of the reasons Castro took Cuba the communist route is he felt there was too much American $ (and Mafia) influence on the Cuban economy. And Cuba did just fine without American (and Western, in general) tourism for more than several decades. Maybe Cuba is better off overall not becoming too dependent on the tourism industry the way many other countries have. Part of its attraction is it is not too touristy unlike other Caribbean places like Cancun, Cozumel and St. Martin overrun with cruise ships and cruise ship people.

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah I read that before the revolution 70% of arable land was owned by foreigners, nuts! So no money going to the locals really. Hard to see how someone can disagree that a change was definitely required!

[@Against-Modern-Errors]

Haha nice!! Awesome content brother! Cant wait to get out there!

[@JumpingPlaces]

You will love it!

[@martinlopez5416]

Can l go with u .?lol

[@jeffreymiller6116]

I go to Varadaro 3 times a year 😎.. Enough said 👍

[@JumpingPlaces]

I can see why!

[@jeffreymiller6116]

I sure hope you went to the Beatles Bar 😎

[@t6513]

Do you have a link to where you stayed please??

[@Orleanstx221]

Is havana safe? We almost went there in 2017 so I guess we just have to take extra precautions

[@ivorbiggun7048]

Sonia As said in video crime in Cuba is not much. 'low-level'-bag snatches or chain snatches No gun or knife crime as in other countries.England,my country,included! But obviously be careful if walking round at night You should travel with someone else, as a lone woman will be hit on by the Cuban men. Also ignore the hustlers on the street trying to sell you something or take you somewhere,just say no gracias and walk off Also if you take a taxi,agree on the price before you set off I would take the Viazul buses when travelling from town to town,takes longer than by car but is about the same price and you get more room to yourself.

[@marystellas]

Hello, which hotel was this beach at please?

[@chasingtheglobe]

Did you ever try to fly your drone or bring it with you?

[@cunfuffled9914]

Great video

[@adelsassi810]

Could please send me the address of that hotel and that place ? How much is one night there. Adel from France. Thanks for sharing you experience guys

[@firatsonworks]

In which month were you in cuba?

[@kristineluquebolivar1337]

Hello-would you be able to link any of the info on your casa particular for this location?

[@FullMoon7]

Whats the name of the hotel

[@Johnnys_World859]

Puerto Rico or Cuba where should I go first

[@whittneytillman1975]

What time of year did you visit varadero?

[@trinilad]

How can I book the guest house where you stayed in this video in Cuba , thanks for all your amazing videos on places to stay around the world.

[@katvonef]

Same question

[@diegopayan3146]

When you say "dollars" I'm assuming you aren't referring to US dollars yes?

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yes it's US dollars

[@kirzimari]

Hi! How about the internet in Varadero? I know in Cuba in general internet is very expensive. But AirBnBs offering normal wifi that 2 ppl could work with laptops? If somebody could answer I would very much appreciate :)

[@valgehiir]

These prices are really expensive for Cuba

[@thedailylifeofjay3822]

valgehiir Yes but cheap for us Canadians

[@futschekmarc]

I've been to the pizza place was nice 👌

[@fatizeco5632]

Dona Tina

[@saneerms369]

Your video super

[@Kris-br5iu]

Hi 😄 can you tell me a name of your apartment in Varadero? Thanks and regards from Spain

[@JumpingPlaces]

Hey there, it was casa Esperanza . We got it on Airbnb

[@JumpingPlaces]

It is between Calle 29 and 28 I think parallel to the beach

[@Kris-br5iu]

Thank you 😄

[@Hahah5746]

What’s the name of the beach?

[@dennisdaniels6946]

You said you visited Varadero?

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah!

[@tamerelsendiouny5163]

nice and clear water :)) best beach in cubaaaaaaa:)) why you did not go there from the begin :)

[@JumpingPlaces]

Tamer Elsendiouny haha I still enjoyed other places too. I think Trinidad was our favorite overall because had nice beach and also an amazing historical town. Many people just come to Varadero I think

[@tamerelsendiouny5163]

@@JumpingPlaces waw nice but the nice thing you said you did not have any problems in Cuba and this thing will make me think to travel there after finish Thailand :)

[@gisselleamsterdam4080]

Beautiful videos, also help Cuba if you can

[@josecarpet4206]

I'm going April any jet ski

[@mimosomim]

La Bodeguita del Medio appears in the Miami Vice movie guys

[@JumpingPlaces]

Really, haven’t seen that film yet. Cool!

[@mimosomim]

@@JumpingPlaces yeah with Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Nice.

[@56546694]

FYI , A lot of Canadiens in Cuba .

[@JumpingPlaces]

Yeah many!

[@futschekmarc]

Did you guys been to Babacoa Steak House?

[@marlboro_19]

Well... I can live with that, atleast scam can easily be avoided than crimes i guess...

[@juliandanieljimenezkrause7802]

February 2022. Requiem for more than 1000 political prisoners, including 20 minors, condemned to up to 25 years of prison for expressing their disgust with the tyranny. The tropical sun does not shine in Cuban prisons. Requiem por más de 1000 presos de consciencia, incluidos una veintena de menores de edad, con condenas de hasta 25 años de cárcel por expresarse contra la dictadura. No brilla el sol tropical en las mazmorras del régimen.

[@jzbrynn]

This is an amazing place to visit. I only went to Havana for a day, that was before Trump banned all the tourists to Cuba. Otherwise, I will follow your rout to see Varadero.

[@cherl2289]

Did you go to Dona Tinas for the pizza? Yum !

[@JumpingPlaces]

Sure did! 3 times hahah

[@no-ey3qh]

what's the name of the hotel/guest house you stayed at ??

[@JumpingPlaces]

Hey there, Casa Esperanza, it is on Airbnb :D

[@Kvadro_life_oz]

Что за камера, Go Pro?

[@JumpingPlaces]

Go Pro 6

[@cyruscohen666]

You are fair fair Educated Gentleman

[@chrisj854]

Just to let you know more Canadians visit Cuba than any other country.

[@shi8313]

🌷🌷🐟🐳👍👍👍

[@amandaceballos9869]

Really appreciate All the thought at the end of the video, however taking in consideration I’m cuban I don’t agree with the comment on the “socialism” helping people or decreasing the number of homeless people. In fact, most people ate so poor that have many generations get married and have children and live in the same house with their parent just because there is no way ti afford anything but food, and that is when they can afford food. The reality for tourists is completely different than the reality for the locals there.

[@kimsuncha]

Belongs to M

[@thegreatone5059]

How the hell are you guys under water with your eyes open lol

[@BrandoTheMando47]

I like Cuba because of the lack of Americans