Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are the two most popular islands in Cuba. Set along the north central coast, these islands boast beautiful beaches and azure-colored waters. Most of the hotels here are all-inclusive resorts.
During the winter temperatures remain in the mid to high 20s with
minimal rainfall making this the ideal time of year for your visit. Night time
temperatures rarely drop below 16°C. The dry season lasts from November through
to April, usually averaging 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Summer is extremely hot and humid with regular
thunderstorms. The period, from May to October, is also prone to hurricanes.
The wet season sees an average of twelve rainy days per month but you can still
expect an average of seven and a half hours of sunshine. Temperatures in excess of 30°C are to be
expected and are made less comfortable by increased humidity levels. Night time
temperatures rarely drop out of the 20s.
The average monthly temperatures are:
|
°C |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Day |
27 |
28 |
29 |
31 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
33 |
32 |
31 |
29 |
28 |
|
Night |
17 |
17 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
23 |
22 |
20 |
18 |
There
are a few shops located at the resort with souvenir items such as T-shirts,
towels, hats, mugs, etc., but this isn’t a shopper’s paradise.
The Cuban Convertible Peso is the local currency, although Canadian dollars are
recommended. Most hotels have a money exchange office on site, although not all
will exchange Canadian travel cheques. Visa and MasterCard credit cards are
widely accepted. But American Express credit cards are not commonly accepted. ATM's are not available in Cuba.
The
hotels in Cayo Coco put on some amazing entertainment every night. There is
something for everyone from nightclubs and discos to live bands and floor
shows.
For
something a bit different there is a glittery, loud cabaret followed by a disco
at the Cueva del Jabalí, a natural cave 5km inland from the hotel
strip which takes its name from the wild boar evicted to make way for the
venue, now housing a community of bats as well as disco dancers.
Despite the beauty of the area, you may want to branch out and explore more of what Cuba and Cayo Coco has to offer. Here are just a few of the excursions that are available to tourists:
• Fishing and boat trips
• Jungle Tours
• Glass-bottomed boat trips
• Horse-drawn carriage tours
• Horse-trekking
• Sugar Mill visit
• Crocodile farm visit
• Steam train ride through the cane fields
• Deep sea fishing
Cayo Coco is a very safe
environment to holiday in, however there are one or two things to consider when
planning your holiday.
