Airport in Varadero

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Airport in Varadero


The second largest airport serving the city of Varadero Cuba. It bears the name of the national hero of Cuba, Juan Gualberto Gomez. The airport has a relatively short history, he launched into operation in 1989. The early years of not noted a large number of passengers. For 2 years since the opening of the airport handled a total of 200 thousand passengers. Such a small passenger traffic was due to the fact that the airport did not cooperate with the nearest major cities of Mexico and the United States.
Impetus to the development was given in 1991 after the signing of a cooperation agreement with the city of Mexico. Since then, during the semi- years were signed several agreements with major cities in Europe, North and South America.
By 2000, the airport has ceased to meet the standards of IATA, it was decided to make a major renovation, which began in 2006. The greatest change undergone passenger terminal, which was doubled, and the runway, which was replaced by the coating.
To date, Varadero Airport is the second most important in Cuba, serving about 1.3 million passengers a year.
services

Airport in Varadero is ready to provide the most comfortable conditions of stay of passengers on its territory.
A large area of shops allows guests to buy various goods - food, souvenirs, cosmetics, clothing, etc. It is worth noting that prices in the shops Duty-Free significantly below the city, about 30-40%, so many tourists postpone the purchase of souvenirs on the day of departure.
For hungry passengers in the terminal and cafes and restaurants, always ready to feed their visitors.
Also at the terminal located Forex Bureau. You can exchange currency, as well as send it to another country. Money transfer will take a commission of 1.5% of the amount transferred. Also available for traders with trading terminals computers, they can be used to participate in the tender for the largest Forex market. The cost of renting a computer - 3 pesos per hour.
At the airport to pay for the credit cards are accepted world's largest banks, including Russian.
How to get there

Until the city can be reached by taxi, the fare up to 40 pesos. Also from the airport regular buses Visual, which to the city can be reached within 12 pesos. At the same time bought a ticket valid for the day of the bus company.