Cayo Coco Island Reserve in Cuba is known for its all-inclusive hotels and good beach holidays. Find out how tourists respond about hotels and the sea, how much it costs to relax at the resort and when is the best time to come.
Resort impressions
The island that got its name from the white ibis - the bird coco, love for the warm climate, peaceful atmosphere and excellent beaches. Cayo Coco is a real kingdom of doing nothing!
Despite the long flight - 12 hours from Moscow, families with small children like to come to the Cuban island. Also, Cayo Coco is popular with the elderly and fans of diving. Although few speak Russian, the attitude towards tourists from Russia is good. Find out where to relax with children in Cuba.
lawyer_ya: "Whoever says anything, but Cuba, namely the island of Cayo Coco, is good. It is a very colorful country and super-positive people live in it. The beach is gorgeous: white sand, seagulls, pelicans, there is where to walk."
Elena: "No need to expect luxurious rooms, new furniture, no mold, no mosquitoes, etc. from Cuba. This is Cuba, and even more so Cayo Coco! Cuba is the ocean, white sand, smiles, dances and chic rum with a bunch of cocktails ".
Best hotels in Cayo Coco
According to tourists, there are good hotels on the island. The only complaint is the leisurely service. All hotels offer all inclusive accommodation and have their own beaches with sun umbrellas and sun loungers.
Look for tours on Travelata. The best hotels in Cayo Coco, Cuba, according to tourists' reviews:
- Memories Caribe Beach Resort 4 *
- Tryp Cayo Coco 4 *
- Playa Paraiso 4 *
- Melia Tryp Cayo Coco 4 *
- Memories Flamenco Beach Resort 4 *
- Pullman Cayo Coco 5 *
The best beaches
The Cuban Island is part of a nature reserve, so the sea and beaches on Cayo Coco are clean. The magnificent sandy coastline stretches for more than 20 km. The beaches are separated from each other by coral reefs. Most of them offer superb sunrise views. The entrance to the water is shallow almost everywhere - it's safe to rest with kids! According to reviews, the best beaches of Cayo Coco - Playa Uva Caleta, Los Perros, La Petrolera, Larga, Los Flamencos, Las Coloradas, La Jaula, Dorada, Las Conchas and Prohibida.
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Daria: "The ocean and the beach are just magical! I can't and see no reason to describe them in words. I thought you wouldn't surprise me with that, but believe me, it's worth seeing."
Oleg Matveev: "The sea and the beach compensate for everything! A wide sandy strip, a gentle entrance, and the color is super".
Food prices
Mostly tourists buy all-inclusive tours and eat in hotels. Food on Cayo Coco is inferior to Turkey and the Dominican Republic, but no one goes hungry. Vacationers recommend trying seafood at Lenny's Bar and Grill. A portion of lobster, fried fish and baked shrimp cost 15 CUC each.
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Vera: "The food is pretty good, but there is not much variety. Most of the dishes are ready-made. Seafood is mainly only in a la carte restaurants. You can have a fast food snack at any time of the day or night."
Excursions and entertainment
Cayo Coco hotels entertain tourists with might and main in the evenings - they hold foam parties, dance shows and fun programs for children. Outdoor enthusiasts go for diving off coral reefs and ride horses along the coast. A tourist bus runs around the island. A full day ticket costs 5 CUC. Explore the different corners of Cayo Coco yourself!
The choice of excursions in Cayo Coco is not as large as in Varadero. Tourists love trips to the cities of Moron (40 CUC) and Trinidad (80 CUC), jeep safari (80 CUC) and the excursion "Sugar, Cigars and Rum" (75 CUC).
Yana: "We took a visit to the dolphinarium - a full program, namely with swimming and tricks. Half-day tour, drove the whole family with dolphins and went back to the hotel. Our children really liked it."
When is the best time to go
The Cuban island has a temperate tropical climate. The coldest month is January + 25 ° С, and the hottest weather in Cayo Coco occurs from July to September +30 ... + 34 ° С. Most of the rain falls in October - about a third of the month it pours like a bucket.
If you like warm weather, come in winter and spring, and for those who are ready for any heat, summer and early fall are suitable. The sun in Cuba is always active. Don't forget to bring a good sunscreen!
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Valeria: "In January it was very windy, + 28 ° C, water + 24 ° C. My husband was swimming, I was sunbathing. At this time of the year, there are no mosquitoes and midges at all."
Elena: "In June the weather is good, but if you don't swim, then it's stuffy + 35 ° C. In the evening from 4 pm to 7 pm, it's generally beautiful, there was no rain."
Conclusions: is it worth going to Cayo Coco
According to tourists, a vacation in Cuba will not appeal to those who are accustomed to impeccable cleanliness and European standards of service. Cubans are people with special values. They do not worry about trifles, they are in no hurry and love to enjoy life, so you should not wait a lot. People go to a tropical island for the local flavor, great seaside relaxation and good mood. One nuisance is that there are mosquitoes on Cayo Coco. Stock up on repellents!
