Top Things to do in Jardines del Rey Archipelago
Top 10 Things to do in Jardines del Rey Archipelago, Ciego de Avila Province
Discover the best top things to do in Jardines del Rey Archipelago, Cuba including Birdwatching with Paulino Lopez Delgado, Rocarena Climbing Center, Cuba-Kite, Playa Pilar, La Cueva Del Jabali, Coco Diving Center, Cayo Guillermo, Isla Media Luna, Acuavida Spa Talaso, Kiteland Park Kite Training School.
1. Birdwatching with Paulino Lopez Delgado
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By 707lyndaw
Amazing bird watching experience, very knowledgeable. Riding in Paulinos car was a lot of fun. Wore long pants and long sleeves but bugs weren't that bad...it was hot though!!
2. Rocarena Climbing Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By imayrand - Ottawa, Canada
My 11 year old daughter loves climbing activities. So we HAD to go there. I usually am not scared of anything but this was something. All paths are different and the level of difficulties varies from one path to another. It was really fun and felt extremely safe. However I had my knees shaking after some challenging paths... I recommend this for everyone! The structure is also a piece of art if you are not an adept of climbing ! It is worth taking the time to see the imagination that went into building it.
3. Cuba-Kite
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
Our kitesurfing school Cuba-kite School is located opposite the Tryp Cayo Coco hotel that belongs to the Melia Hotel group, between the Iberostar and Colonial hotels, at a few kilometers long beach with white sand, in one of the most beautiful regions of the world - the Jardines del Rey archipelago (Gardens of the King)! A constant wind from east or north east - (from right to left along the coast) creates perfect /// Cuba-Kite School openining of New season in desembre en Cayo Coco 2019 . Kitesurfing in Cuba. Kitesurfing for fun!! in Cuba on the island of Cayo Coco -18–20 knots +30 , water 29 degrees. Kitesurfing School Cuba-kite is located just 10 km from the international airport Cayo Coco.
4. Playa Pilar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,441 reviews
Reviewed By purpleewee
It’s a 10CUC peso cab ride each way or 5CUC each way on the bus that stops at each hotel every hour up until around 5pm-ish (if you take a cab there prearrange with your driver when you want him to come back to get you - best tip we got) Rent a day bed or 2 deck chairs under a covered & elevated shaded space for 10CUC & they (an older Cuban gentleman wearing a hat - think softened-Cuban-style-grandpa with a fanny pack) give you 3 free drinks (tickets exchanged) at the beach bar as well, (cocktails, beer - didn’t see wine as an option) which also has premium pineapple filled fruit filled drinks & light snacks (Pringle’s etc) at a reasonable price Rent just 2 beach chairs for 4CUC There are no hotels on this beach area - though catamarans do include the beach on day tours & pull in daily They also offer excursions from this beach but really it’s fantastic on its own & worth checking out. There is a small decent restaurant right on the beach at the end of the boardwalk that serves chicken & lobster dishes as well as beer and wi e & it has a thatched roof covering but still outside and open. Was there in March and the sun is intense - pack a good sunblock, hats & cover ups. Bring TP - the bathrooms were usable but not idea - keeping in mind it is Cuba ;)
5. La Cueva Del Jabali
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By AMenegoni - London, Canada
Visited on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. What a hoot! $25 CUC, open bar. Shuttle picked me up at my resort (Meliã Cayo Coco) at 10:30pm. 10 mins later, we were coming off the shuttle and Wore v. cool, loose clothing, as I had been advised that it gets hot. It wasn't too bad, and right in front of the DJ, cold air blows freely. Brought a fanny pack with a few $CUC in single pesos for tipping. Place started to fill up with shuttles coming from different places, and by 11:15pm, the place was hopping! Awesomely unique dance experience - a Cuban floor show (complete with fire dancers) followed by 30 mins of hard techno, then top 40 hits, with a smattering of MJ, House of Pain, etc. WHAT. A. RIOT. Tons of sweaty tourists dancing their bums off, tons of tables and chairs for sitting, and the guy working the bar was great! Super fast service and friendly. I got served n.p. (with a warm, welcoming smile, too!) I think it helped that I tipped him $2CUC as soon as I got there...kind of paved the way for great service all night. Excursion tips: For the ladies: DO bring what you need in a fanny pack, as opposed to a purse. Easier to dance with, frees up your hands and arms for the inevitable ARMS UP IN THE AIR booty shaking! DO leave all valuables and jewelry at your hotel (not because of the threat of theft, or anything, but rather just peace of mind, knowing that if you DO bump into someone and your bracelet falls off, you won't cry later DO bring a few single peso CUCs to tip the hard-working barkeeper DO bring your own toilet paper/Kleenex, as the toilet (1 cubicle) is not well supplied DO bring dollar store glo-stix to share around if you wish to make instant friends DO bring ear plugs if your hearing is sensitive (or, like mine, damaged from 20 years of clubbing) DO wear comfortable shoes - runners or sandals. Leave the heels at home, ladies - this is NOT Vegas DO go for beer or shots, rather than mixed drinks that involve water or ice DO have a great time. I know I did, and I will be BACK the next time I am in Cayo Coco!
6. Coco Diving Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 199 reviews
We are an Official Partner of SSI (Scuba School International) Diving Center in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba. We are located on the premises of Melia Cayo Guillermo near the beach. We offer 3 daily scuba diving in Cayo Guillermo. Departure time; 9am, 11am, and 12:30pm. (exception of bad weather days) We also teach Try Scuba and many Scuba Diving Certification course. If you would like to Try Scuba Diving, please come to our shop at 9 am, Pool session starts at 10 am till 12 pm daily. And you would go one diving in open water (depth 3~5m) at 12:30 pm. We also conduct excursion trips to: Isla Media Luna (Requirement: 4 people) Santa Lucia for Shark Diving (Requirement: Minimum 4 divers with deep diving specialty certification and experience) Trinidad for Wall Diving & sightseeing of Trinidad (Requirements: 4 divers)
7. Cayo Guillermo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,228 reviews
Reviewed By W9614TFkathyc
Beaches were amazing People are incredible hotel was fantastic and the food you have a great selection...If you go off your resort I highly recommend you go with a tour guide
8. Isla Media Luna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By iheartmexico52 - Edmonton, Canada
We took a hobbie cat over to the island from Playa Pilar for $20 CUC each. This included return transportation and lunch with 2 drinks. Great meal and the staff were very nice. The island is beautiful with pine trees, hermit crabs and beautiful sandy beaches. Nice side excursion for an afternoon.
9. Acuavida Spa Talaso
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 241 reviews
It is a center focused on Health and Welfare, with programs of aesthetics, beauty and relaxation where you can experience moments inolvidsable, recovering capabilities that allow you to keep pace with modern life.Es un centro enfocado al Bienestar y la Salud, con programas de estetica, belleza y relajacion que le permitira vivir momentos inolvidsable, recuperando capacidades que le permitiran estar a tono con la vida moderna.
10. Kiteland Park Kite Training School
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5 reviews
The First kite school on Cube! Kiteland PARK has an advantageous location on the island of Cayo Guillermo: there are shallow waters, a clean surface with white sand, plenty of space for learning, perfect wind safe for beginners.
