Parque Josone
Parque Retiro Josone
A plantation-style park in the center of Varadero town, with a lake island, swans, boating, and restaurants in old mansions. It's a rare patch of shade in the resort area.
Parque Retiro Josone was once the private estate of José Fuertes, a sugar magnate from the 1940s, and his wife Ornelia. The name Josone combines their two names. After the revolution, the estate became a public park, which is free to enter. It has an artificial lake, small bridges, an island in the lake, and palm trees. You can rent a small boat, watch swans and peacocks, and eat in several restaurants in the old mansion serving Italian and Spanish dishes. Live music plays in the evening. The park is near 56th Street in Varadero town and within walking distance of the beach. Note: ask about prices in the restaurants beforehand. Local families crowd in on weekends.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 AM–11:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Museo Municipal de Varadero
- Varadero Beach
- Mansión Xanadú (Dupont Mansion)
- Delfinario de Varadero
- Cueva de Ambrosio
- Varahicacos Ecological Reserve
- Cárdenas
- Cueva de Saturno