About Josone Park

When in Varadero, step away from the white sand to a lush green park. Josone Park was named after the owners of the nearby rum distillery in Cárdenas, José Fermín Iturrioz y Llaguno and his wife Onelia. The property was appropriated after the Cuban Revolution and later became a public park. 

Dance to the rhythm of Cuban music at night, or take your picture like a Cuban girl celebrating her quinceañera. Josone Park is the perfect spot for an outing. Rent a rowboat or water-bike for a tour on the artificial lake. Go for a swim in the pool, or go bowling at the bowling alley. Rest your weary feet and enjoy the fare at any of the bars and restaurants with international cuisines.

The nine-acres park is home to colourful birds, including geese and ostrich. Be sure to say, “Hello!”

Must See

  • Josone Park is a popular tourist destination in Varadero being a tropical oasis with lush green tropical plants, different species of birds, an artificial pond and a swimming pool.
  • There is also a playground for kids. 
  • Tourists also frequently spot wild geese, ducks, and even ostriches and peacocks roaming about freely in the garden. 
  • There are several bars, restaurants, and eateries where you can relax and enjoy your meal. 
  • Josone Park is a favourite choice for the Cubans to celebrate important social events. So, you can catch sight of a wedding taking place or a birthday celebration going on. Cuban girls on turning 15 years of age they come and celebrate their birthdays at the Josone Park. 
  • You can also go paddle boating at the lake which is a nice way to spend the evening. 
  • For golfers, there is a golf course within the park premises as well. 

How to reach

The park is located very close to Varadero city centre. From the Varadero city centre, it is only a 15 minutes walk. You can also take a taxi which will cost you around 6 CUC to 8 CUC. 

Tips

  • Choose a bar or a restaurant by the lake and enjoy the view while relishing the food. 
  • Don't forget to try out the Pina Colada at any of the bars. 
  • There is a small fee for paddle boating and using the pool. It is 0.50 CUC for paddle boating and 2 CUC per hour for using the pool. 
  • Try out refreshing sugar cane juice from the sugarcane juice stand.
  • There are a few bars at the park and 4 restaurants. Dante (Italian cuisine), Gruta del Vino (wine bar and Seafood restaurant), El Retiro (International cuisine), and La Campagna (Creole cuisine).
  • It is a great place for taking pictures. So, do take your camera along. 
  • Take a stroll in the park and take pleasure in the pleasing surrounding of the place. 
  • You can also take pictures of the celebrations that take place at the park.

Visit Time

Sunday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Monday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Tuesday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Wednesday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Thursday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Friday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m.

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5 to 6 hours

 

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