Varadero Street Market — Local services in Cárdenas

A very good experience in varadero to explore the town and buying local artisans. It is a good spot to purchase stuffs for home and as gifts. Prices are reasonable and they accept usd, cad, euro, peso, etc. You can find wooden artisans, hats and caps, wallet, purse, statues, foot wares, cigars, decorative stuffs, swim wear, t-shirt, etc. There are also a few good bars, restaurants, cafes close to that area. We started 10 in the morning and all of them were open. You can spend more than 2 hours in the whole...

Do not buy painting or art because once you get to the varadero airport you will have to pay export taxes as they are called for a stamp or your paintings will be seized, something the sellers will never tell you. Further buy no shells, you get them taken as soon as you return home at the airport by customs officials. Be careful what you buy and how...

Met some really nice locals on our trip to the flea market. I even met a young lad that is on the Fire Dept. He told me he has been on 4 years now. I wished i had a shoulder flash to give him that day. (I am going on 33 years this year) next time i go back to Varadero i will bring some Fire Dept Hats and...