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Islands of Cayo Coco is paradisiacal place for the best nature vacation in Cuba. Relevant for the balance and degree of preservation of the ecosystem it has attained, by protecting its virgin atmosphere, isolated from modern busy world. ![]() Flights Cuba ![]() Privileged reserve for flora and fauna, this key hosts species such as the wading birds, particularly the coconut the island was named after, pink flamingo which total over 30 000 and is among the biggest herds in the world. It is also favorite habitat for other bird species such as: woodpecker, mockingbird and pelicans.
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![]() Cayo Coco is the best Cuba's vacation region, known as "Jardines del Rey", which is first name given back in 1514 by the discoverer Diego Velazquez. All this islands are still untouched beauty of the archipelago Sabana Camaguey. The largest archipelago of the four that surround the island of Cuba. It's more than 30 kilometers of virgin beaches and the particular charm of its Coral formations. "Jardines del Rey" has high scenic and environmental values and well preserved tropical ecosystems, that turn it into a destination capable of seducing the most demanding visitors. Cayo Coco is the forth island in term of size forming the Cuban archipelago; with 370 square kilometers, it's located to the Atlantic cost of Cuba. Jardines del Rey, which has 16 excellent beaches, 11 of which are under exploitation and where ten hotels were built, is located in the Sabana-Camaguey Archipelago, made up of 2,515 keys and 3,088 square miles of marine platform, so it is an ideal place to practice scuba diving and other nautical sports. Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens) was named by Conquistador Diego Velazquez in 1522 in honor of Spanish King Ferdinand. ![]() Touched by the waters of Old Canal of Bahamas, Cayo Coco island is linked to the mainland by a causeway, nearly 30 km long, that crosses beautiful "Dog's Bay" (Bahía de Perros). To enter Cayos you must show your passport, access to Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo is forbidden to Cubans. ![]() Nowadays the Cayo islands, are homes for numbers of luxury resorts, there offer you the privilege of take a dip in the water and walk on the fine sand of nine magnificent beaches. "Cayo Coco" was named after the large population of white ibis mostly known as coco bird, due to the large colony of pink flamingos that lives on the south side of the key. Providing an unusual and unforgettable great show for those who travel to the key by the causeway, where they can be seen very closely. Preferably very early in the morning or at sunset. ![]() Melia Cayo Coco |
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