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Beautiful natural surroundings, great nightly events, tons of sports and activities, and friendly locals make Cayo Coco an exciting yet safe Grad Trip destination! This isolated island off the mainland of Cuba offers a protected natural environment and the most beautiful Caribbean beaches and weather, where travelers can enjoy an active and worry-free vacation. Take a glass-bottom boat out to the coral reef and snorkel with thousands of tropical fish that will eat right out of your hand, or ride in an open horseback carriage through the colonial streets in the nearby town of Moron where you can watch the age-old technique of hand-rolling Cuban cigars, and buy souvenirs at the artisans market. At night, enjoy exclusive S-Trip! events hosted by S-Trip!’s own DJs spinning your favourite jams! Rock out under the stars at the S-Trip! beach parties, learn to dance like a local at Salsa-Tekka Night, and let it all out at the amazing Disco Cave. Go Loco for Cayo Coco! |
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| Language: |
Spanish |
| Location: |
Island in the Caribbean |
| Currency: |
Cuban Peso[CUP], Convertible Peso[CUC] |
| Flying Time: |
4 hrs. |
| Climate: |
Warm. Yearly temperature 27 - 30C |
| Transportation: |
Efficient bus system and widely avail. taxis. |
| Calling Home: |
119 1 (area code) phone number |
| Electricity: |
220V note: adapters for 220V can be purchased at any local electronic store ie. Future Shop. Canadian standard 110V electronics will not work. ] | | |
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| Passport: |
A passport is required for Canadian citizens traveling to Cuba. |
| Visas: |
A 30 day Cuban government tourist card (Tarjeta de Turista), normally required for all tourists traveling to Cuba is included in the price of the Student Trip package. |
| Affidavit of Consent: |
Passengers under the age of eighteen(18) at the time of travel do not need to have an Affidavit of Consent signed by all legal guardians for travel to Cuba. |
| Tourist Info: |
Canadian Dept. of Foreign Affairs - (800) 267-6788
Cuba Tourist Board - (416) 362-0700 | | |
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| Oasis Playa Coco **** |
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Located on one of the finest beaches in Cuba's "Cayos" archipelago, this resort provides buffet and 3 a la carte restaurants plus an ice cream parlor, 7 bars, 2 outdoor pools, 4 tennis courts and numerous other activities for your enjoyment! Close to Moron, this resort is perfect to venture out to see the beautiful city throughout the day or night. | |
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| Tryp Cayo Coco **** |
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Located on the main island of Cayo Coco, the Tryp sits on an incredible 2-km stretch of white sand beach. Spread out over a large area, this resort offers a beautiful natural environment, including live peacocks and flamingos! Enjoy 7 great restaurants, 24-hour snack and bar service, multiple pools, a disco, beach volleyball, a variety of water sports and nightly entertainment featuring professional Cuban dancers. | |
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Gran Caribe Club Cojimar *** |
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Located on the island of Cayo Guillermo, Club Villa Cojimar is a Cuban-style hotel composed of bungalow rooms spread out over a large area of beautifully kept grounds. Amenities include non-motorized sports, and a variety of bars and restaurants and nightly entertainment. | |
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Things To Do:
Windsurfing: Take the crystal jade hue of the waters of Cayo Coco and learn how to windsurf. This exhilarating activity slips you through the water above some of the prettiest underwater life of the Caribbean.
Catamaran Sailing: Come together with some of your friends aboard these large double pontoon sail boats and ride out around the shores of Cuba. These extremely stable boats allow passengers to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the invigorating tropical sun.
Moped Rentals: If seeing the beautiful landscape of Cuba is your mandate, then why not rent a moped and whisk around the calm streets surrounding Cayo Coco? Cheap daily moped rentals are available, allowing visitors to see beautiful Cuba in a convenient, maneuverable docile way.
Snorkeling: With some of the most beautiful waters in the Caribbean, Cayo Coco provides a home to all imaginable sea life. As part of a larger archipelago the snorkeling in Cuba is almost unrivaled.
Salsa & Merengue Lessons: With Cuba's rich history of Latin Jazz Players and Dancers, visitors to Cayo Coco have the opportunity to learn these aphrodisiacal steps for the world's finest.
Things To See:
Pink Flamingo Colony: Cayo Coco boasts the largest Pink Flamingo colonies in the whole world; numbering in the 30,000. Witness these beautiful majestic birds first hand as they wade through the pristine lagoon of Jardines Del Rey.
Havana Day Tours: Take the day and travel to Cuba's most famous city: Havana. With it's beautiful architecture and rich history, Havana is the ultimate Cuban history lesson: visit Old Havana and take a tour of early colonial and communist Cuba. |
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