Cayo Coco

Cayo Coco
Resort island and village
White sand beach in Cayo Coco
White sand beach in Cayo Coco
Cayo Coco is located in Cuba
Cayo Coco
Location of Cayo Coco in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°30′53″N 78°30′41″W / 22.51472°N 78.51139°W / 22.51472; -78.51139
Country Cuba
ProvinceCiego de Ávila
MunicipalityMorón
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
Area code+53-43

Cayo Coco (Cays) or (The Keys) is an island on the north coast of central Cuba, known for its all-inclusive resorts. It lies within the Ciego de Ávila Province and is part of a chain of islands called Jardines del Rey (King's Gardens). The cay is administered by the Morón municipality, has a surface area of 370 km2,[1] and is named after the white ibis, locally called coco (coconut) birds.[2] The island is known for its long beaches and many resort hotels.

  1. ^ Jardines del Rey on turismodecuba.com.ar Archived October 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Cuba. Department of Tourism. "Cayo Coco". Retrieved 2008-03-28.