Cayo Coco Holidays

Cayo Coco is an island located in the central part of Cuba, popular for its many all-inclusive hotel resorts. It is situated in the Ciego de Avila province, and the island has many great white sandy beaches. It offers a really relaxing atmosphere and is ideal spot for those seeking to spend a quiet vacation, mainly for sunbathing and swimming. On Cayo Coco you will find an airport, a hospital, a spa and a nice nightclub. Most of the other entertainment options are centered in the all-inclusive hotels. Cayo Coco is a bit isolated from Cuba`s mainland and is connected by a thirty kilometer long causeway.

The weather in Cayo Coco is always nice and warm. Average summer temperatures are around 29 C, while the winters are also warm with average temperatures around 23 C. The dry season is between December and April, while the wet season lasts between May and November.

Town of Morón is the closest place you can visit, where you can get to experience the real Cuba. You can arrange a visit to this town by a taxi, which is not expensive and also includes a visit to a local farmhouse. In Morón there is one nice cavern turned into a discotheque for those seeking a nighttime entertainment. Hotel resorts can also organize trips to visit this town. Besides Morón you can also go visit the town of Ciego de Avila and see an attractive crocodile farm.

If you are interested in exploring beaches, go visit Playa Pilar which is one of the nicest beaches in the region. It can be easily reached by riding a bus, and the ride lasts for about an hour because the bus stops at every hotel resort on Cayo Coco. The beach is well equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas which can be rented for a small fee. Besides riding a bus, you can also reach this beach by going on a catamaran trip.

Those interested in nature and exploring wildlife should visit the nature park of El Bago. This park is a home to lots of tropical plants and trees, as well as to thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Cayo Coco has many other charms which can be explored on foot, or by Jeep safaris. Trips with glass-bottomed boats are always interesting and should not be missed, as there are many species of exotic fish and amazing coral reefs in the waters around Cayo Coco. Swimming with dolphins and horse riding are a couple of other popular activities which you can do if you decide to spend your holiday on this island.

Cayo Coco is ideal for those that love all-inclusive holidays and those that want to spend a quiet and relaxing holiday. Bars and restaurants are mostly centered in the hotels, but there are a few other scattered on the island as well. Beach lovers will enjoy Cayo Coco because of the great beaches, warm sunny weather and not so big crowds like on other popular places in Cuba.