Cayo Coco

Jardines del Rey is made up by keys, islands and islets which was baptized by the Spanish in honor of the then monarch, Fernando VII. Of these keys Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo located in the northern part of the province of Ciego de Avila are the most popular and with the most precious natural scenes, for water sports and recreation, in addition to the modern hotel installations. Cayo Coco was baptized by that name due to the Coco and Ibis Blanco birds that are found in the area. They say that Cayo Coco was one of the favourite spots for pirates which visited Cuba like the terrible Jacque de Sores and Henry Morgan.

Its 370 kilometers of extension make many people to consider it an island in itself. You can find in its 22 kilometer beach interior lagoons and almost all of the island is covered of extensive vegetation that serve as refuge to a number of fauna species, many of them endemic. Among some are the colourful flamencos, one of the largest communities in the country with approximately 2 000 samples. There is an addition 157 bird species in the area. The jabalies or wild pigs are the largest animal and different species of iguanas are found in the key.

This key is know for its beautiful natural environment, its crystal and transparent waters, protected by the extensive coral barrier, ideal for snorkelling and sports fishing. The Las Colorodas, La Jaula, Los Flamencos (with 3 kilometers of extensión and with bar and grill services) and Larga Beach, are among what a vacationer prefers and lovers of water sports.

This destination includes a modern hotel network with 4 and 5 star categories with a first rate beaches with an ALL INCLUSIVE modality and high ranking standards in its main hotels: Melia Cayo Coco, Sol Cayo Coco, Cayo Coco Tryp Club, NH Krystal. You can reach these keys by land, sea or air. There is a modern international airport; with national and international flights arriving every day.

By road there is a highway with some 30 kilometers in length over the sea which links these keys with the main land. At the same time the three big keys in the area: Cayo Caco, Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Paredon Grande are all linked by a network of roads that connect each other.

The modality of the events and incentives is another possibility that offer the islands of Jardines del Rey, as these hotel installations have the necessary conditions to host sports, cultural and any kind of events as well as Festivals, for example the traditional Jazz Festival that is held each year in Cayo Coco.