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Does Varadero get sargassum?

Varadero is actually on the Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean. Sargassum has never, to my knowledge, been a problem in Varadero. It is, indeed, a beautiful beach, and I would have no worries at all, on that particular score.



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It shouldn't be a problem at all..,Varadero is very safe..,but saying that ,you should always use your street smarts.., don't go wondering down dark alleys,and if something doesn't look/feel right,just walk away. Extremely safe. You will be surrounded by other 18 year old girls and their boyfriends.

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