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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Ciego de Ávila. Road Map D3.
Transport
~ Cayo Coco, (33) 309 165.
n Infotur, Aeropuerto Jardines
del Rey, Cayo Coco, (33) 309 109.
4 Marina Marlin, Cayo Guillermo
(33) 301 515.

Centro de Investigaciones de
. Playa Los Flamencos Ecosistemas Costeras
This beach, almost 3 km (2 miles) long, is regarded as one of This centre for the
the best on the island because of its lovely clear sea and fine environment
sand. The shallow water is only knee-deep even 200 m studies the effects
(650 ft) from the shore. of tourism on local
ecosystems. It is
open to the public,
and illustrates the
bird species on the
island, including
the roseate spoonbill
seen here.
Archipélago de
Sabana - Camagüey

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Bautista
C AY O CO CO

CAYO ROMANO

KEY
1 The Duna de la Loma del
Puerto is a natural viewing point
which can be reached via a path that
goes through tropical vegetation.
2 Playa Prohibida, surrounded by
sand dunes reaching heights of 14 m
(46 ft), is a particularly peaceful,
secluded beach.
3 Sitio la Güira, a village in
traditional style, is a starting point for
San Rafael horse riding excursions and puts on
animal shows for children.
Manatí The Coccothrinax litoralis palm tree 4 Cayo Paredón Grande
This evergreen palm tree can be found all over (see p201)
Cuba, but is particularly common in Cayo Coco.
For keys to symbols see back flap

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