Jardines del Rey is an archipelago located north off Cuba’s main land, miles of sugary white beaches and blue ocean waters, along with the unique culture of the locals make Jardines del Rey a much sought after tourist destination of Cuba. Equivalent to the Keys of Florida, Jardines del Rey boasts of a 250 mile natural coral reef, second only to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. This archipelago is a great place to relax and unwind, lazing around on the beautiful beaches and exploring the many turquoise hued coves and bays here. Besides, there are many world-class resorts and spas here where you can enjoy the ocean in a super luxurious ambience.

Cayo Coco is a prominent island of the region, lined with ever-green tropical vegetation and mangrove forests. The island has many beautiful sandy beaches and is a bird watcher’s paradise with many exotic species of flamingos calling the island their home. Las Colouradas is an ideal place to indulge in water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and fishing. La Jaula and Los Flamencos beaches are among the most picturesque locales of Jardines del Rey due to their long sandy coastlines washed by clear blue waters. Turiguanó is an idyliic island with seculded beaches and is known for a famous breed of cattle known as “Santa Gertrudis”. There are many high dunes here that offer a spectacular view of the blue coastline, popular among them are the dunes at Pilar Beach and the Cunagua Hill. Due to the natural coral reef system at Jardines del Rey, scuba diving is a popular adventure activity here. There are many good diving sites around the islands that let you enjoy the multi-hued corals and the exotic marine life.

Ciego De Avila province is well known for its juicy tropical produce and citrus fruits. It has many tiny islets and bays that offer a beautiful and serene experience in the lap of gentle waves and white sandy shores. You can also go on guided farm trips to know interesting details of cultivating tropical fruits and also sample and buy these sweet juicy delights farm fresh.