Cuba

Cayo Santa María

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A PRISTINE PARADISE

Gentle azure waters and dazzling white-sand beaches contour the shores of Cayo Santa María, a charmingly small key off the northern coast of Cuba’s main island. Hotels and resorts populate the north coast of the key, while the south coast is dominated by forests, salt marshes and mangroves.

Destination facts

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Language
Spanish
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Currency
Cuban pesos
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Distance
3.5 hrs from Toronto, 5 hrs from Montreal
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Good to know
The key is small, measuring 16 km long by 2 km wide
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Best for
Water sports & romance

CRUISE THE COAST

Sip on a mojito while dolphins frolic in tranquil waters off the coast at Playa Perla Blanca. Set sail on a catamaran and enjoy some of the most spectacular views in Cuba.

DIVE ON IN

Experience the most extensive aquatic ecosystem in northern Cuba at the Jardines del Rey coral reef. Guided dive tours showcase shipwrecks and caves in clear, unpolluted waters.

NATURAL BEAUTY

At the Refugio de Fauna, part of the Buenavista Biosphere Reserve, spot Cuba's national bird, the tocororo, flamingoes, gulls, cormorants and more.

HEAD TO SANTA CLARA

Pop over to nearby Santa Clara, known for its historic significance during the Cuban Revolution. Check out the Che Guevara Mausoleum and Monument and stroll through town.

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