Cayo Coco, Cuba

Cayo Coco is located in the eastern lowlands of Cuba. It is one of the most beautiful locations in entire Cuba, which is indeed saying something, considering the huge number of exquisite locations that The Caribbean nation holds. The Caya Coco is a picture perfect island that is connected to the mainland via a causeway that extends twenty seven miles from the island to the mainland.

The island of Coco is named after the white Ibis which is a long legged wading bird that is known locally by the name of Coco. This is not the only bird you will see on the island. There are a huge number of sights to see. You will spot the elegant pink flamingo, another beautiful inhabitant here.

There are nine picturesque beaches on the northern coast of the island. There are more than twenty two kilo meters of beautiful white sand beaches kissing the crystal clear waters here. The sizes of these beaches vary. There are quite a few options if you want to go swimming or sunbathing.

There is the Hotel Tryp Cayo Coco, which is one of the best options for accommodation here, in fact, the only. There are a number of top class amenities and facilities provided here. It sports a colonial architecture and is situated just a number of meters from the beach.

As you follow the causeway, there is the Cayo Guillermo, which is a more recent resort that is rapidly developing as a fishing and scuba diving. The Cayo Paredon Grande and the Cayo Romano are famous destinations here.