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| Cayo Largo beach |
Cayo Largo 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) and 177 kilometers from the City of Havana.
The closest islets to Cayo Largo are Cayo Rico, Cayo Cantiles and Cayo Iguana, all of which stand out for their breathtaking natural beauty and make up, along with Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Youth), Los Canarreos Archipelago.,
The name of Cayo Largo comes from its long shape, and its history dates from the aboriginal period, since remains and artefacts from the Siboney culture have been found on the islet.
Admiral Christopher Columbus landed on Cayo Largo in 1494, and many corsairs and pirates turned the islet into their base of operations in the Caribbean Sea.,
Visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim and a tropical tan at such beaches as Sirena, which is two kilometers long; Lindamar, which looks like a shell, Paraíso and Los Cocos.
Nature on the islet shows a high preservation level, with large coral reefs that are complemented by the beauty of neighbouring 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, since kawamas, green turtles and Careys lay their eggs along the islet's coast from April to September.,
Cayo Largo is considered one of the best diving spots, characterized by beautiful coral reefs in shallow waters and great fishing is available all year around.