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Voykit pocket guide · Cuba
Cayo Coco
Spend 2–3 days relaxing on Playa Pilar and enjoying all‑inclusive resorts; skip if you need cultural sites or nightlife.
Cayo Coco is a resort island in the Jardines del Rey chain, reachable via a 27 km causeway and a small airport (CCC). Most visitors stay in all‑inclusive hotels, spend time on the white‑sand beach, and take short day trips to Morón or Ciego de Ávila. The island offers limited activities, so a short stay of 2–3 days is sufficient for beach‑focused relaxation.
- Country
- Cuba
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season, cooler temperatures)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy, hotter)
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CUP
- Money
- Currency is the Cuban peso (CUP). There are three official rates: 24 and 120 CUP per US dollar for state accounting, and a managed "floating" rate launched in December 2025 (about 680 CUP per US$1 in late September 2026). The informal street rate tracked by elTOQUE was about 730 CUP per US$1 on 26 September 2026. Rates move weekly — check before you go (checked 2026-09).
- Daily spend
- Budget CUC 30–45 excl. resort stay · Mid CUC 45–70 excl. resort stay · High CUC 70+ excl. resort stay (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- ETECSA is the only operator; tourist SIMs and eSIMs are sold with passport at the airport and ETECSA offices (check eSIM).
- Emergency
- Police 106 · Ambulance 104 · Fire 105
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C, L · 110 V and 220 V · 60 Hz · Casas often have both; check before plugging in.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% in cash.; Casa hosts, drivers, musicians: US$1–5.
- Water
- Do not drink tap water; bottled water can be scarce, so bring a filter bottle or tablets.
- Toilets
- Often without seats or paper; carry tissue and small coins for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Beach chair at Playa Pilar | 5 CUC |
| Local hop‑on‑hop‑off bus to beach | 5 CUC |
| Cocktail at resort bar | 10–15 CUC |
| Taxi to Morón (one way) | 15–20 CUC |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CCC · Cayo Coco Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Airport → resort shuttle
- ≈ CUC 2–3, 15 min (included in most all‑inclusive packages)
- Local bus to Playa Pilar
- CUC 5, about 1 h (hop‑on‑hop‑off style)
- Taxi Morón → Ciego de Ávila
- ≈ CUC 20, 45 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Airport shuttle bus (≈15 min) drops you at the resort zone; resorts provide free or low‑cost vans for intra‑island trips. Local hop‑on‑hop‑off bus to Playa Pilar costs 5 CUC.
See and do
Known for
- Playa Pilar beach
- All‑inclusive resorts
- Bat Cave night club
- Proximity to Morón
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morón | Taxi or organized resort tour, about 30 min each way | ≈1 h total |
| Ciego de Ávila | Taxi from Morón, about 45 min | ≈2 h total |
| Crocodile Farm (near Morón) | Resort‑organised bus, about 40 min | ≈1.5 h total |
Sleep
- Melia Cayo Coco
- All‑inclusive, beachfront, good for families
- Iberostar Cayo Coco
- All‑inclusive, large pool area
- Sol Club Cayo Coco
- All‑inclusive, quieter side of the island
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpé |
| How much is this? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwán-to ˈkwes-ta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?ˈdon-de esˈta la ˈpla-ʝa |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, or a cheek kiss among acquaintances; avoid: Rushing straight to business
- Casas: Respect the family's routine and water use; avoid: Leaving air conditioning on in blackouts or low supply
- Shortages: Share useful supplies if asked; avoid: Handing out gifts in the street
- Politics: Let hosts lead; avoid: Pushing people to criticise the government
Scams and watch-outs
- Causeway has a security checkpoint; allow extra time for vehicle checks.
- Beach chairs at Playa Pilar cost 5 CUC each; bring cash.
- Nightlife is limited to the Bat Cave disco; plan accordingly.
Cayo Coco is generally safe for tourists; stay on resort grounds after dark, keep cash secure, and respect the security checkpoint on the causeway.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Cayo Coco yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Playa Pilar beach
- All‑inclusive resorts
- Bat Cave night club
- Proximity to Morón
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Cuba tourism board: www.cubatravel.cu/en/destination/cayo-coco
- Wikivoyage: Cayo Coco, revision 5185654 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5185654
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/cayo-coco). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.