Cayo Largo del Sur

Cayo Largo del Sur is located in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, in the eastern end of Los Canarreos Archipelago, covering an area of 37 square kilometers. The islet is 135 kilometers from Nueva Gerona (Isla de la Juventud), 125 kilometers from Cienfuegos, 177 kilometers from the City of Havana and 177 kilometers from Varadero. Travelers can reach Cayo Largo del Sur by plane, landing at Vilo Acuña International Airport, which can receive big planes. Nature on the islet shows a high preservation level, with large coral reefs that are complemented by the beauty of neighboring keys, inhabited by many plant and animal species, including iguanas, pelicans and turtles. A special program for the protection of sea turtles has been implemented on Cayo Largo del Sur, since caguamas, green turtles and Careys lay their eggs along the islet's coast from April to September. Cayo Largo del Sur is considered one of the best diving spots, characterized by beautiful coral reefs in shallow waters inhabited by exuberant marine flora and fauna.