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Delfinario, Varadero

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#1 of 10 in Zoos & Aquariums in Cuba
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At Delfinario, see dolphins juggling basketballs, flying through hoops, and shooting goals in a large pool surrounded by lush vegetation. Catch one of the four daily shows between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. After each show, you can swim with the intelligent mammals, rub their bellies, and take pictures with them. Let the dolphins take you for a ride, flip you into the air, and kiss you. Other residents you can spot roaming freely including pelicans, seagulls, and iguanas. Note that the dolphins here are kept here in captivity; if that upsets you, you may want to avoid the dolphinarium. Take a look at our Varadero trip generator to schedule your visit to Delfinario and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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  • I've been to see this show 3 times now and it hasn't changed very much in the last 10years. The seating area could do with an upgrade/ repair. You are not able to get close to the dolphins anymore whi...  more »
  • The place where you will find the Dolphinarium is very cute but not the conditions I found so optimal.
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  • Definitely one of the best attractions in varadero in spite of the heat, it go to see christy and the other dolphins
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  • 🏊 the dolphinarium is really far out to sea so needs a long boat ride. The dolphins look really healthy and it was a fun swimming experience
  • My first time ever encounter with dolphins. I know there must be much better place out there, but the show was great and the fact that they allow u to go pet/kiss the dolphins is great.
  • Nice to visit once.
  • The swimming was amazing, the only bad experience was the expensive video/photo at the end
  • Very nice dolphins, doing tricks and all.
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