Cayo Guillermo – a Hidden Gem
I have been fortunate enough to travel to Cuba 11 times now – but one place still stands out to me: Cayo Guillermo. This island is located right beside Cayo Coco, which means it’s a quick 30 minute drive from the airport. My husband and I first traveled there for a winter getaway and decided immediately that this is where we wanted to get married. Of course, we wanted to ensure that our family and friends had a great time and that we had the perfect backdrop to our special day. With that in mind, we visited almost every single resort in Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo! In the end, we chose Cayo Guillermo for a few main reasons:
The Beach
The water is just so beautiful here – very little seaweed (other than that bit that washes up on the shore in the mornings). As an avid swimmer, this is especially important to me! It’s also a tanning paradise as you can put your lounger right into the ocean when the tide goes out in the afternoon. I noticed that a lot of families really appreciated this as well since the children really enjoyed the shallow water.
The Atmosphere
Cayo Guillermo is a very quiet island – a great mix of families, couples and groups.
The People
Known for their impeccable hospitality, the Cuban charm is certainly present on this island! We are always greeted with warm smiles by the baristas in the morning, and everyone is so eager to share their culture and heritage with you, it is truly an enriching experience. Most of the staff live in Moròn, which is also an excellent place to visit.
The Activities and Excursions
The hotels all have an excellent variety of activities which usually include yoga, Latin dancing, Spanish lessons and many other sports and games for children as well.
I’ve also been on a number of excursions, but there are a couple that stand out to me – the All in One and the Sugar, Cigar & Rum Tour.
All in One
Why choose when you can have it all! Your day starts by visiting the local aquarium so that you can interact with dolphins, followed by an exciting Jeep Safari tour. Finally, the Catamaran Cruise is led by local experts who know all of the best places to snorkel. This is a great option for families, couples and groups of all ages.
Sugar, Cigar & Rum
We started by visiting the town of Moròn and were taken on a fantastic horse-drawn carriage ride. We got to observe local merchants and pedestrians bartering on their daily errands and it was a great orientation to the town. Next, we visited a sugar cane factory, where we got to taste raw sugar cane and learn how rum is made. The highlight for me was the crocodile farm, which spends a lot of their time studying, breeding and protecting the reptile population.
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