Cuba

Cayo Coco

Located across from the Old Bahamas Canal, with the happy lights of cruisers that cross it endlessly, these cays seem to be part of another world. The origin of its name is based on the presence of a bird known as White Ibis- popularly called bird Coco- that with its brilliant colors gives personality to this region. Cay Coco, the fourth islet in length in Cuba, surpasses in length many countries in the world. This can give you an idea of the magnitude of this Caribbean paradise where the forests cover more than 70% of the territory and the beaches some of special interest like Coloradas, Jaula and of the Flamencos lie 22 kilometers along its littoral. It also has scuba diving centers comparable with giant aquariums, first class hotels where to accommodate, artificial lakes, swimming pools, and all the offers of entertainment and possible services to guarantee you an unforgettable stay in an environment barely altered by the human presence. With a more integral offer, the Marlin Marina Cay Coco offers ship hauls complemented with other facilities. Cay Coco is tied to the terra firma by an auto way through the sea from Turiguano, north of Ciego de Avila, a location famous for its excellent rural landscape and lagoons where the fishing of the trout constitute its main attraction. The beauty of this ancient spot inspired the Literature Nobel Prize, the North American writer Ernest Hemingway, his well-known book Isles in the Gulf.

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The trees in the island's rainforests grow to 100 ft (30 m).