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Convention Center Plaza America

Autopista Sur km. 11, Varadero, Cuba
53 45 66 8181
Ranked #10 of 11 attractions in Varadero
3.5 of 5 stars 193 Reviews
Type: Convention Centres
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Toronto, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We were told by the tour guide when we got to Varadero, that the malls they have there is nothing like the one we have in Canada. She was right. It was a small building with shops that sells a little of everything. After all it is a tourist destination. More

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Newport, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

very small 'mall' theres hardly any shops for a mall, its more like a shopping centre you would have in an estate. a few nice thins to buy as gifts and a little convenience store (which you have to leave your bag in a locker if its large :s) More

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wales
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

some good music shops selling cuban cds a small super market which took your bags off you and gave you alocker key. dont expect much in way of shopping for items they had basic things crafts etc.because of us embargo items are ltd.good prices on the local rum though More

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Nanaimo, Canada
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Take a trip to the open mall. The bank gives the best exchange rate More

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Cranbrook, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Thouroughly enjoyed looking at all the different godods in the many shops; also enjoyed the entertainment provided while we stopeed for refreshments. The Plaza is reasonably close to the hotel as well More

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St. John's, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

It is worth seeing, a bit pricy, has a grocery store which surprised me and laid out much like you would expect in a grocery store. There was a meat counter but I never did see fresh cuts of meat anywhere. Cashiers sit while they ring in your order that was impressive. The cashier said that they work 10 hour... More

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Oakville, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

They will want you to check your bags at the grocery store before shopping. More

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calgary
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

ATMs, grocery store (altho more for tourists than for Cubans) More

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Milton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

busy but nice to see a shopping centre in teh middle of poverty, i love the grocery store More

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Toronto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Not too many things to shop for with exception of the cigar/rum shop. More

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