Cayo Coco, Tropical island in Jardines del Rey archipelago, Cuba
The 370-square-kilometer island features long stretches of white sand beaches bordered by clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Spanish explorers named the archipelago Jardines del Rey in 1513 to honor King Ferdinand, while fishermen inhabited the island until 1955.
The island received its name from the white ibis, known locally as coco birds, which remain part of the diverse wildlife population.
A 27-kilometer causeway connects the island to mainland Cuba, with Jardines del Rey Airport serving international tourist flights since 2005.
The island maintains 85 percent of its natural vegetation, providing a habitat for more than 200 bird species and flamingo colonies.
Location: Morón
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Part of: Jardines del Rey
GPS coordinates: 22.51472,-78.51139
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
Cuban landscapes combine colonial buildings in Havana, beaches in Varadero, and tobacco fields in Valle de Viñales. The capital displays historic structures like the Capitol, Gran Teatro, and Morro fortress. The coastal regions present white sand beaches and clear waters.
Cuba combines colonial architecture, tropical landscapes and centuries-old fortifications. From the tobacco fields of Viñales Valley to the colonial towns of Trinidad and Havana, and the waterfalls of Soroa, the island displays its history and natural diversity. The Spanish colonial period left behind fortresses, palaces and cobblestone streets in historic centers. National parks protect karst formations, rainforests and coastal areas. Along the coast lie beaches with turquoise waters and coral reefs. The route passes through different regions of the island, from the mountains of Sierra Maestra to the cayos off the northern coast. Each location shows a different aspect of Cuban culture and nature, whether in the streets of Santiago de Cuba or in the caves of Bellamar.
Che Guevara Mausoleum
151.5 km
Tren Blindado
149.5 km
Valle de los Ingenios
157.8 km
El Mejunje
150.3 km
Teatro La Caridad
150.1 km
Jardín Botánico de Cienfuegos
192.8 km
Catedral de Santa Clara de Asis
150.3 km
Estadio Augusto César Sandino
149 km
Our Lady of Candelaria Cathedral
140.5 km
Villa Clara Provincial Museum
150.7 km
Palacio Brunet
171.1 km
Lomas de Banao
133.1 km
Old town of Trinidad
171.2 km
Lighthouse Paredón Grande
35.7 km
Teatro Brunet
171.4 km
Cay Lobos Lighthouse
96.4 km
CCS Juan Francisco Aro
143.1 km
El Nicho Waterfall
175.5 km
Independence monument
203.8 km
Agramonte Park
140.5 km
Canalizo Baliza Nueva
24.6 km
Playa Colorado
156.2 km
Yayabo bridge
116.5 km
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
171.1 km
Convento de San Francisco de Assis
171.2 km
Iznaga Tower
158.5 km
Teatro Principal
139.9 km
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