Varadero, Cuba - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

MTV · 07-25-2008, 06:38 PM

I'm heading down to Varadero with a few friends in approximately 3 weeks. I'm pretty stoked about the trip. I was just wondering if anyone has ever been. How is it there? From what I've heard so far it's pretty awesome.

Just looking for a bit of insight. I'll be staying in the Oasis 1920 BTW.

Matt

Desi · 07-25-2008, 06:59 PM

I'm guessing that seeing as how most of this message board is Americans, you are going to get limited responses. From everything I've heard, its amazing. Plus, no Americans.

Just Kidding about that last part

MTV · 07-25-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Desi

I'm guessing that seeing as how most of this message board is Americans, you are going to get limited responses. From everything I've heard, its amazing. Plus, no Americans.

Just Kidding about that last part

Good point

MTV · 07-26-2008, 01:05 PM

anyone??

Skeptikal12 · 07-26-2008, 04:29 PM

I've been there a cpl times. The last time was with a buddy. What are you looking to do?

I forgot the names of the clubs, but I remember visiting one that was better then the rest, on my last night there. The others that we went to weren't too exciting. Im sure you can get laid, how hot the girls will be depends on who will be there.

If all else fails, later at night there are hookers walking the streets.

Didn't stay at your hotel, but at ours - the food was just alright, alcohol was a part of the all-inclusive so that wasn't a problem.

I've been to better beaches and better party locations, but Varadero is certainly one of the cheapest. Have low expectations, get drunk and get laid and you'll have a good time.

MBChariot · 07-26-2008, 06:13 PM

Before I looked at your location I was thinking "how in the hell is he going to Cuba". Have fun post pics when you get back.

Zeeman · 07-27-2008, 11:25 AM

i went. beaches are great, but the food and nightlife in Cuba generally sucks compared to mexico or the caribbean.

Zeeman · 07-27-2008, 11:27 AM

another note - you should definitely go to Havana. Old havana is very cool

takedown8 · 07-27-2008, 12:52 PM

Never been to Varadero, but my wife and I went to Cayo Coco, Cuba.

The beaches are absolutely beautiful. Clear, blue water, with soft, white, sandy beaches. They have people go out there early every morning to basically rake all the beaches so that they look naturally clean (but obviously they're not).

We went snorkelling and boating and relaxed around the resort. The food is only okay, but there's definitely lots of it. You don't go to Cuba for the food anyways. And of course there's plenty of free alcohol at the resort.

We didn't go clubbing or into the city since that's not really our thing. We went mainly for the beach and water. Cuba is probably the best value for that.

Oh, and make sure you buy a couple of boxes of Cuban cigars. They're about 1/4 to 1/3 of the price over there. Even if you don't smoke 'em, give them as gifts or sell them to offset the cost of your trip. Totally worth it.

Make sure you bring a bunch of trinkets, toys, etc. for the locals and hotel workers. They really have very little, and they really appreciate it when you bring stuff for them. Even if it's clothes that you don't wear anymore, old toys that your kids don't use, etc. Some people will make a trip to the dollar store before they leave and just buy a bunch of things in there to give away in place of or in combination with your tips.

And yes, there are no Americans there. Just Canadians and a bunch of Brits. I'm not saying that's a good thing.....

Year's_End · 07-27-2008, 01:20 PM

Damn son. Have a good trip. I'm jealous.

Jaws · 07-28-2008, 09:22 PM

We were there in January. The beaches are great and the people are friendly. The food isn't good. Definitely take a trip to Havana. I can't comment on the night life in Varadero as we were with a baby. If you happen to have any of those small shampoo bottles or soap from hotels, etc. take them with you. Big shortage of that kind of stuff in Cuba and it will be appreciated.

MTV · 07-29-2008, 09:24 AM

I google earthed the area last night. Fuckin sweet!!

I can't wait any longer.

Slke46 · 07-29-2008, 09:56 AM

Pretty cool place, nothing like Cancun but its really a good place to get away! Beaches are 5 star and so are the local beeches! Make sure to grab some cigars, Cohiba's are my favs. Don't buy from beach bums as you might get some stuffed with sand. Grabbing a scooter is cool driving around town, but be safe when doing so.

07-25-2008, 06:38 PM	#1
MTV OEM+ Drives: E60 M5, VW 337 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,884 iTrader: (1)	Varadero, Cuba I'm heading down to Varadero with a few friends in approximately 3 weeks. I'm pretty stoked about the trip. I was just wondering if anyone has ever been. How is it there? From what I've heard so far it's pretty awesome. Just looking for a bit of insight. I'll be staying in the Oasis 1920 BTW. Matt __________________ I <3 BOOST E60 M5 VW 337 GTI MobileMatt - The Car Wash That Comes to You !
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07-25-2008, 06:59 PM	#2
Desi Lieutenant Drives: 2007 323i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 427 iTrader: (4)	I'm guessing that seeing as how most of this message board is Americans, you are going to get limited responses. From everything I've heard, its amazing. Plus, no Americans. Just Kidding about that last part __________________ 2007 BMW 323i - Delivered April 2007 Mods Complete: 20% Llumar Tint, OEM Exhaust Tips, 19" Staggered VMR V715 Wheels, OEM Alarm, Leather Key Fob Cover, EURO Xenons w/ LUX 5.0 and Solaris Invisibulbs Waiting to be installed: OEM Replica Painted Splitters

07-26-2008, 01:05 PM	#4
MTV OEM+ Drives: E60 M5, VW 337 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,884 iTrader: (1)	anyone?? __________________ I <3 BOOST E60 M5 VW 337 GTI MobileMatt - The Car Wash That Comes to You !

07-26-2008, 06:13 PM	#6
MBChariot HESSEN///M3 Drives: TIag E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belton, Texas Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	Before I looked at your location I was thinking "how in the hell is he going to Cuba". Have fun post pics when you get back. __________________ MB 330i ZSP Sport PKG TIAG/Imola E46 M3/OEM ZCP wheels "A6 direction Saarbrücken"

07-27-2008, 01:20 PM	#10
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,783 iTrader: (0)	Damn son. Have a good trip. I'm jealous. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

07-26-2008, 04:29 PM	#5
Skeptikal12 Private First Class Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	I've been there a cpl times. The last time was with a buddy. What are you looking to do? I forgot the names of the clubs, but I remember visiting one that was better then the rest, on my last night there. The others that we went to weren't too exciting. Im sure you can get laid, how hot the girls will be depends on who will be there. If all else fails, later at night there are hookers walking the streets. Didn't stay at your hotel, but at ours - the food was just alright, alcohol was a part of the all-inclusive so that wasn't a problem. I've been to better beaches and better party locations, but Varadero is certainly one of the cheapest. Have low expectations, get drunk and get laid and you'll have a good time.

07-27-2008, 11:25 AM	#7
Zeeman Captain Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	i went. beaches are great, but the food and nightlife in Cuba generally sucks compared to mexico or the caribbean.

07-27-2008, 11:27 AM	#8
Zeeman Captain Drives: E90 335 SG Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 660 iTrader: (0)	another note - you should definitely go to Havana. Old havana is very cool

07-27-2008, 12:52 PM	#9
takedown8 Major Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,068 iTrader: (0)	Never been to Varadero, but my wife and I went to Cayo Coco, Cuba. The beaches are absolutely beautiful. Clear, blue water, with soft, white, sandy beaches. They have people go out there early every morning to basically rake all the beaches so that they look naturally clean (but obviously they're not). We went snorkelling and boating and relaxed around the resort. The food is only okay, but there's definitely lots of it. You don't go to Cuba for the food anyways. And of course there's plenty of free alcohol at the resort. We didn't go clubbing or into the city since that's not really our thing. We went mainly for the beach and water. Cuba is probably the best value for that. Oh, and make sure you buy a couple of boxes of Cuban cigars. They're about 1/4 to 1/3 of the price over there. Even if you don't smoke 'em, give them as gifts or sell them to offset the cost of your trip. Totally worth it. Make sure you bring a bunch of trinkets, toys, etc. for the locals and hotel workers. They really have very little, and they really appreciate it when you bring stuff for them. Even if it's clothes that you don't wear anymore, old toys that your kids don't use, etc. Some people will make a trip to the dollar store before they leave and just buy a bunch of things in there to give away in place of or in combination with your tips. And yes, there are no Americans there. Just Canadians and a bunch of Brits. I'm not saying that's a good thing.....

07-28-2008, 09:22 PM	#11
Jaws Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 325i mt Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 1,736 iTrader: (0)	We were there in January. The beaches are great and the people are friendly. The food isn't good. Definitely take a trip to Havana. I can't comment on the night life in Varadero as we were with a baby. If you happen to have any of those small shampoo bottles or soap from hotels, etc. take them with you. Big shortage of that kind of stuff in Cuba and it will be appreciated. __________________ 2006 325i - Sparkling Graphite 2000 S2000 - New Formula Red 2007 Chev Silverado crew cab Z71

07-29-2008, 09:24 AM	#12
MTV OEM+ Drives: E60 M5, VW 337 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,884 iTrader: (1)	I google earthed the area last night. Fuckin sweet!! I can't wait any longer. __________________ I <3 BOOST E60 M5 VW 337 GTI MobileMatt - The Car Wash That Comes to You !

07-29-2008, 09:56 AM	#13
Slke46 Captain Drives: E90 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 953 iTrader: (4)	Pretty cool place, nothing like Cancun but its really a good place to get away! Beaches are 5 star and so are the local beeches! Make sure to grab some cigars, Cohiba's are my favs. Don't buy from beach bums as you might get some stuffed with sand. Grabbing a scooter is cool driving around town, but be safe when doing so. __________________ 01 540I - M-sport Premium Package ~ 19' HP Evo Staggerrred ~

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