CubaPLUS Magazine

Baptized by hispanic colonization as Jardines del Rey, in honor of King Ferdinand the Catholic, between 1513 and 1514, we are talking about a rosary of keys and islets located in the central-eastern region of the north coast of Cuba, among which shine for their magnificent resorts almost always full of a swarm of tourists, called Coco, Guillermo, Santa María and Paredón Grande.

Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are two of the most attractive due to their natural conditions for practicing water sports and relaxing on dazzling ivory-sand beaches, a prelude to submerged coral reefs offshore.

On land, the shady vegetation of forests invites you to walk, where a diverse and harmless fauna lives, including several species of birds. Flocks of spectacular pink flamingos nest and move on humid shores.

The beaches are the strongest motivation that attract vacationers. In Cayo Coco they extend for 22 km and in Guillermo for 13.2 square km, distributed in more intimate niches, those of Paredon Grande occupy 6 square km of refreshing and delicious coastline.

Contemplative diving is a fascinating offer of the keys, as there is a great variety of corals in the nearby coral reef, in which a rich marine fauna lives. The excellent conditions offered for water sports and other services that guarantee the quality of the hotel and non-hotel facilities are being refined by the day in Jardines del Rey, after the limitations imposed by the pandemic, in a time that has been spent renovating and improvement of all services.

Nature in Jardines del Rey knows how to please those who love hiking and observe flowers and fauna. Its promoters have always wanted to enhance its status as orchards in all its natural areas, whether marine or terrestrial.

Beach Pilar, with imposing dunes, Loma de Cunagua, La Redonda lagoon and the town of Florencia seduce you by their attractions. Due to its endemism, Cayo Coco and the islets around it are included in the Buena Vista Biosphere Reserve.