A solo trip to Cuba!

The following is a travel guide to Cayo Coco, Cuba: 1. Best time to travel The average annual temperature of Coco Island is 28°C. From December to April of the following year, the weather is dry and the sea water is warm, which is the peak tourist season. 2. Transportation • Plane: Fly directly from Havana's José Martí International Airport to King's Garden Islands Airport on Coco Island. The flight time is about 1 hour, which is the most time-saving and labor-saving option. • Self-driving: Drive from the capital Havana. A 17-kilometer-long marine highway connects Cayo Coco to the Cuban highway network. The entire journey takes 6 to 7 hours and is suitable for those who like to drive and enjoy the scenery along the way. • Public Transportation: The island has a regular bus route from the airport to the hotel complex, and flight and bus schedules are usually combined, or at least close. 3. Accommodation options • All-inclusive resort hotels: provide comfortable accommodation and one-stop services, suitable for travelers who want to enjoy a relaxing vacation. • Family hotels: suitable for independent travelers who can experience local customs and culture. • Renting a villa or camping: provides more options for travelers who like freedom and being close to nature. 4. Recommended attractions • Flamenco Beach: Located at the northeastern tip of the island, it offers postcard-like scenery, with fine, soft white sand set against highly saturated turquoise waters and palm trees swaying gently in the warm breeze, making it an ideal place for sunbathing and snorkeling. There is also a US military tank parked on the beach, which was transformed by a local artist and has become a landmark for tourists to take photos and check in. • Laga Beach: Also known as Long Beach, it stretches for 2.5 kilometers and is a great place to enjoy swimming and kite surfing. • Las Coloradas Beach: More of a "country resort," it's more pristine and secluded, with a reddish lagoon nearby. • Beqa National Park: Located in the northwest of Coco Island, it contains many different types of ecosystems, including forests and lakes. About 130 species of birds can be seen, making it one of the best bird-watching spots in Cuba. Many of these birds are endemic to Cuba, such as the Bee Hummingbird, the smallest bird in the world. • Flamingo Habitat: The large number of flamingos on Coco Island is a major feature of the island. Visitors can watch flamingos in designated areas, and see them running with their wings spread, chatting with each other in pairs, gathering together to feed with their long necks stretched out and retracted, or resting with their heads huddled on one leg. 5. Activity Experience • Water activities: including swimming, diving, floating on a catamaran, island-hopping by motorboat, horseback riding on the beach, kite surfing, etc. There are two diving centers on the island, offering a rich diving experience where visitors can enjoy corals, various fish, plants and aquatic animals. • Bird watching: Coco Island is a paradise for bird watchers, with many other species of birds besides flamingos and bee-eaters. 6. Notes • Transportation: Cuba’s transportation conditions are relatively backward. If you choose to drive yourself or charter a car, you need to confirm the vehicle condition and fuel supply in advance. • Environmental protection: While enjoying the natural beauty, we should pay attention to protecting the environment and not discard garbage at will. • Sun protection: Coco Island has plenty of sunshine, so visitors need to take sun protection measures, such as applying sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and a sun hat. I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Cayo Coco and enjoy an unforgettable vacation!