Josone Park, Varadero
Spend an amusing day with your family in the Josone Park, in Varadero, Cuba, and get to know its history
Josone Park
© Wilder Mendez
Located in Varadero, the Josone Park is an old Neoclassical mansion surrounded by a diverse orchard built in 1942 by a couple who were the owners of a distillery in Cárdenas, coinciding with their silver anniversary.
José and Onelia Iturrioz christened this little paradise by combining their names, and they had many unforgettable times here; him, working locked in his studio, and her, taking care of the gardens and organizing celebrations which many eminent people, especially religious, attended. The mansion passed into Government hands after the Revolution and is currently an open space to the public.
This beautiful spot is comprised of 9 hectares of varied vegetation, going from towering trees to tiny violets. A rowboat ride by the lake located in the center will allow you to admire it in all its glory.
Geese and ostriches prowl through the area, so you will also have the chance to catch sight of some interesting species of animal.
The environment is very attractive for young ladies, who regularly go there to celebrate their parties when they turn fifteen. This celebration is highly significant in the life of a young Cuban girl and in other places in Latin America.
The Josone Park is excellently equipped to spend the day without missing out on anything: in addition to its undoubtable natural charms, it has restaurants, a mini-train and a pool.
More information:
Location:
Avenida 1 on the corner of calle 58, Varadero, Matanzas, Cuba.
Opening Hours:
From 09h00 a.m. to 12h00 a.m.
Price of the boat rowing ride:
0,50 CUC per person and hour.
Pool ticket price:
2 CUC per hour.
Interactive map:
Matanzas
What to see:
- Teatro Sauto Theater
- Plaza de la Vigía Square
- La Libertad Park
- San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral
- Versailles
- Puente de la Concordia Bridge
- San Severino Castle
- Iglesia de Monserrate Church
- Cuevas de Bellamar
- Canímar River
- Saturno Cave
- Varadero
- Josone Park
- Xanadú Mansion
- Delfinario
- Ambrosio Cave
- Varahicacos Ecological Reservation
- Cárdenas
- Zapata Peninsula
- Boca de Guamá Mouth
- Laguna del Tesoro Lake
- Guamá Crocodile Colony
- Montemar Natural Park
- Cochinos Bay
- Finca Fiesta Campesina
- Palmar de Junco Stadium
- Cayo Piedras del Norte Marine Park
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Museums:
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