Things to do & places to visit in Cayo Largo, Cuba

Crystal clear waters beckon from the south part of this tranquil Caribbean islet, a hundred miles south of Havana and known for its17 miles of stunning white sand beaches, mangrove forests and scuba diving to the black coral reef. The largest of the 300 keys and islets in Los Canarreos Archipelago, waters in the north are much cloudier. Cayo Largo also offers excellent deep sea fishing. Rent a jeep to explore the islet’s few roads and paths or trot across coral sand beaches on horseback.

Cayo Largo #6 destination in Cuba 2023. The average rating score is 4.64 based on 7.588 traveler reviews, of 9 attractions. Timezone: America/Havana, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:26.

Top things to do

• Nature & Wildlife Areas
• Beaches
• Islands
• Water Sports
• Scuba & Snorkelling

Top places to visit (18 attractions)

1. 5.0 Playa Paraiso (3.409 reviews)
   - Awesome Beach
   Beaches
   
   
   We went to this beach by ATV that we had rented. Lots of loungers at a cost of $2.00 CUC per person and palapas. Waves can be intimidating when the wind kicks up. Lot of beach to walk. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Playa Paraiso (3.409 reviews)
   - Awesome Beach
   Beaches
   
   
   We went to this beach by ATV that we had rented. Lots of loungers at a cost of $2.00 CUC per person and palapas. Waves can be intimidating when the wind kicks up. Lot of beach to walk. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Sirena Beach (2.603 reviews)
   - Picture perfect beach
   Beaches
   
   
   We visited this beach while staying at a resort in Cayo Largo. It will cost you 2 pesos to rent a chair for the day. The beach was picture perfect, white sand and turquoise waters for as far as the eye can see. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Sea Turtle Hatchery (604 reviews)
   - Interactive and informative
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   After purchasing the tickets at the marina we walked into location where we were welcomed by the employees. After an informative introduction we were asked if we wanted to interact with the turtles. After a trip to the hand wash station we were allowed to make contact with most of turtles. Obviously the 5 rare albino turtles we could only observe. A great time was had and definitely worth the very small admittance fee. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Cayo Rico (217 reviews)
   - Beautiful unspoiled island!
   Islands
   
   
   An island discovered thanks to the excursion in trimaran, uncontaminated and silent ... beautiful walk to discover the starfish immersed in a fantastic sea! See more..
   
6. 4.5 Playa Mal Tiempo (149 reviews)
   - AMAZING BEACH
   Beaches
   
   
   It was awesome. I need to go there more often. Come to my store in Benin. ACT NOW I'M CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more..
   
7. 4.5 Sirena Beach (2.603 reviews)
   - Picture perfect beach
   Beaches
   
   
   We visited this beach while staying at a resort in Cayo Largo. It will cost you 2 pesos to rent a chair for the day. The beach was picture perfect, white sand and turquoise waters for as far as the eye can see. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Sea Turtle Hatchery (604 reviews)
   - Interactive and informative
   Nature & Wildlife Areas
   
   
   After purchasing the tickets at the marina we walked into location where we were welcomed by the employees. After an informative introduction we were asked if we wanted to interact with the turtles. After a trip to the hand wash station we were allowed to make contact with most of turtles. Obviously the 5 rare albino turtles we could only observe. A great time was had and definitely worth the very small admittance fee. See more..
   
9. 4.5 Cayo Rico (217 reviews)
   - Beautiful unspoiled island!
   Islands
   
   
   An island discovered thanks to the excursion in trimaran, uncontaminated and silent ... beautiful walk to discover the starfish immersed in a fantastic sea! See more..
   
10. 4.5 Playa Mal Tiempo (149 reviews)
    - AMAZING BEACH
    Beaches
    
    
    It was awesome. I need to go there more often. Come to my store in Benin. ACT NOW I'M CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more..
    
11. 4.0 Playa Blanca Beach (149 reviews)
    - Raw open water beach
    Beaches
    
    
    This beach is finicky .. some days are great, water is relatively calm and you can throw yourself into it without hesitation. Others the water is up to the coral rocks. So be ready! See more..
    
12. 4.0 El Torreon Nursery (130 reviews)
    - Marina, turtle farm, garden and typical Cuban home and meal.
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    First you get to visit the town marina which has a bank and a tourist gift shop and then spending time at the turtle farm. You then go to the garden and tower area and tour a typical Cuban house. Also get to see a large and small crocodile in the swamp behind the tower. Your are then invited to join in a traditional Cuban meal while being entertained by a very good Cuban band and also able to dance as you like. Finished by a traditional Cuban coffee specially prepared for you. Really relaxing and enjoyable. See more..
    
13. 4.0 Playa Blanca Beach (149 reviews)
    - Raw open water beach
    Beaches
    
    
    This beach is finicky .. some days are great, water is relatively calm and you can throw yourself into it without hesitation. Others the water is up to the coral rocks. So be ready! See more..
    
14. 4.0 El Torreon Nursery (130 reviews)
    - Marina, turtle farm, garden and typical Cuban home and meal.
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    First you get to visit the town marina which has a bank and a tourist gift shop and then spending time at the turtle farm. You then go to the garden and tower area and tour a typical Cuban house. Also get to see a large and small crocodile in the swamp behind the tower. Your are then invited to join in a traditional Cuban meal while being entertained by a very good Cuban band and also able to dance as you like. Finished by a traditional Cuban coffee specially prepared for you. Really relaxing and enjoyable. See more..
    
15. 3.5 Diving Center Cayo Largo del Sur (47 reviews)
    - Week of diving
    Scuba & Snorkelling
    
    
    This is not a valet service dive shop. You have to set up all your own year, get out of the water with gear on, it's 40CUC/ dive. But cheaper to buy a package of 6 (220) or 10 (340). Cash only. Abel and Cynthia very capable instructors. Only negative is the wind which kept us in shallow water( 28') for 3 days. See more..
    
16. 3.5 Diving Center Cayo Largo del Sur (47 reviews)
    - Week of diving
    Scuba & Snorkelling
    
    
    This is not a valet service dive shop. You have to set up all your own year, get out of the water with gear on, it's 40CUC/ dive. But cheaper to buy a package of 6 (220) or 10 (340). Cash only. Abel and Cynthia very capable instructors. Only negative is the wind which kept us in shallow water( 28') for 3 days. See more..
    
17. 3.0 Delfinario de Cayo Largo (280 reviews)
    - Beautiful beach but rest of catamaran trip bad
    Water Sports
    
    
    The catamaran all day tour that is available at every hotel was very different from last November when I took the very same trip. This time, the snorkeling location only had a minimal amount of colorless fish and dead coral. The lobster meal served on Cayo Largo this time was well over cooked and they didn't offer the fantastic lobster-kabobs for sale. Next was the dolphin experience. If you have to keep animals in a cage, this is one of the better ways. Most of the dolphins being used have been breed in captivity so they only know what they are missing plus they get as much fish to eat that they want. It is open the the sea and small fish can enter through the bars but nothing big like sharks ect. Way better than a aquarium. This year the interaction with the dolphin was less than half the time. Lastly, the crew of the cataraman start begging for very large tips from the people onboard on the return sail. It really left a bad taste in my mouth. See more..
    
18. 3.0 Delfinario de Cayo Largo (280 reviews)
    - Beautiful beach but rest of catamaran trip bad
    Water Sports
    
    
    The catamaran all day tour that is available at every hotel was very different from last November when I took the very same trip. This time, the snorkeling location only had a minimal amount of colorless fish and dead coral. The lobster meal served on Cayo Largo this time was well over cooked and they didn't offer the fantastic lobster-kabobs for sale. Next was the dolphin experience. If you have to keep animals in a cage, this is one of the better ways. Most of the dolphins being used have been breed in captivity so they only know what they are missing plus they get as much fish to eat that they want. It is open the the sea and small fish can enter through the bars but nothing big like sharks ect. Way better than a aquarium. This year the interaction with the dolphin was less than half the time. Lastly, the crew of the cataraman start begging for very large tips from the people onboard on the return sail. It really left a bad taste in my mouth. See more..