- By plane through Havana
- How to get to Cayo Coco from Havana
- Get to Cayo Coco by car
The pride of the Cuban province of Ciego de Avila is an amazing island called Cayo Coco. Rest in this heavenly place is preferred by tourists who appreciate a peaceful atmosphere, picturesque nature, clean beaches and a decent level of service. Getting to Cayo Coco is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
By plane through Havana
Due to the peculiarities of the geographical location, the island from Russia can be reached exclusively by air. To do this, it is worth purchasing tickets in advance from one of the carriers operating on the Moscow - Havana route. The most popular airlines: Aeroflot; Iberia; Air France; S7; KLM; Jetblue Airways; Finnair; Condor Flugdienst.
Direct flight to Havana lasting 12 hours is organized by Aeroflot. However, the cost of such a one-way trip is about 130-140 thousand rubles. Of course, not every tourist can afford such a luxury. Therefore, as a rule, tickets are bought for flights with transfers. For example, aircraft from Moscow run to the Cuban capital with docks in Amsterdam, New York, Miami, Helsinki, Paris, Istanbul and Frankfurt am Main. Waiting times at different airports vary from 3 to 20 hours. If the dock is large, then you will have a great opportunity to get to know other interesting cities in the world.
After landing at José Martí Airport, you should choose the method of transportation from Havana to the city of Ciego de Avila, from where the easiest way is by land to reach your final destination.
How to get to Cayo Coco from Havana
Once in the Cuban capital, your choice will be several ways of further movement.
- First, there are many domestic flights operated by local carriers between Havana and Cayo Coco. One of the best options is considered to be a Cubana flight. In this case, you will spend about one hour on the road.
- Secondly, you can travel to the island by train. Trains leave several times a day from La Havana station and arrive at Cayo Coco station approximately 8-9 hours later. Tickets should be bought in advance using specialized sites in English. The cost of one ticket per adult is 64 euros.
- Thirdly, intercity buses go to the island from Havana, which arrive at their final destination in 8-9 hours. You will pay about 75 euros for a ticket, and the trip will not seem so long, since the vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, toilets and TVs.
Get to Cayo Coco by car
Drivers who prefer long journeys can try to get to the island by car. However, this option is feasible if you are already in one of the cities of Cuba.
Car rental offices in Cuba are found all over the place, so you won't have any problems with renting a car. Do not forget to consider the following nuances:
- take with you an international driver's license;
- to travel by car, you must take out insurance for the entire rental period;
- cars rented by foreigners, always with red numbers;
- renting vintage cars in Cuba is strictly prohibited by law;
- refueling on the road is extremely rare, so it is better to fill the entire tank right away;
- take on the road a supply of drinking water and food, as there are few places for food on the tracks;
- be sure to inspect the car for any damage before driving;
- the cost of gasoline varies from $ 1 to $ 2 per liter.
Leaving Havana, you will reach Cayo Coco in approximately 7-8 hours. The distance between these points is 519 kilometers, some of which you will drive along the embankment dam connecting the island with mainland Cuba.
The most convenient way to get to the island by car is from Ciego de Avila. The whole trip will take you no more than one hour. At the same time, you can enjoy the picturesque landscapes around and independently calculate the travel route.
Each day of rental will cost you from 40 to 100 euros, depending on the car brand, equipment and conditions of the company. Tourists who have used the car more than once as a means of transportation in Cuba recommend finding a suitable option in advance via the Internet:
