Cayo Coco | |
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Resort island and village | |
.jpg) White sand beach in Cayo Coco | |
  Location of Cayo Coco in Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°30′53″N 78°30′41″W / 22.51472°N 78.51139°W | |
| Country |  Cuba |
| Province | Ciego de Ávila |
| Municipality | Morón |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-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.
- ^ Jardines del Rey on turismodecuba.com.ar Archived October 24, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Cuba. Department of Tourism. "Cayo Coco". Retrieved 2008-03-28.