Cayo Coco, One of Cuba's Premier Beach Resorts

[Iberostar Hotels & Resorts]

An island off central Cuba's north coast, Cayo Coco has since 1993 joined Varadero as one of Cuba's premier resort destinations. With an area of 370 square kilometer, the onetime refuge of corsairs, pirates, and assorted ruffians is a holiday mecca thanks to luxuriant vegetation and 22 kilometers of spectacular beaches. The name Cayo Coco comes not from Spanish for coconut but from the presence in the area the white ibis, popularly called the coco bird. The geography is made of a limestone plain, and on the coastline there is not only beaches but also cliffs, estuaries, lagoons and mangrove swamps.

Cayo Coco is connected to the mainland by a rocky causeway along the sea from Morón, north of the city of Ciego de Ávila. It offers a world of memorable options such as are beaches that will leave you breathless, such as Coloradas, Jaula and Playa de los Flamencos. The beaches, full of mangrove swamps and coconut palms, enjoy the most crystal-clear waters of all the Caribbean Sea thanks to their proximity to a 400-kilometer coral reef, the second largest in the world after the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Furthermore, it boasts lush nature as well as rich and varied fauna. More than 200 species of fauna are found on this islet, with the beautiful pink flamingos the outstanding specimen, aided by the advanced environmental preservation policy implemented by the Cuban authorities to guarantee the quality of the habits of this natural treasure.

Vacations in Cayo Coco are a genuine luxury; first-class hotels, artificial lakes, pools and a broad offer of entertainment, activities and services. All of it in one of the best natural environments in Cuba, hardly affected by man.

 

“IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts has a 4-star vacation complex very close to Cayo Coco, in Cayo Guillermo: the IBEROSTAR Daiquiri.  This luxurious hotel boasts 3 pools, modern facilities, meticulously thought-out services and a team of professionals who will ensure that guests encounter an unforgettable experience during their vacations in Cayo Coco. The IBEROSTAR Daiquiri is the perfect choice for those seeking rest and relaxation in Cuba, in a paradise of unrivaled beauty.”

 

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