Why go
- Resort island and village in Isla de la Juventud, Cuba.
- Known for white sandy beaches.
- Served by Vilo Acuña International Airport (CYO).
History
Cayo Largo del Sur, or simply Cayo Largo, is a small resort island in Cuba, off the south coast of the northwestern part of the main island in the Caribbean Sea. The cay is about 25 kilometers (16 mi) long and 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) wide and is the second largest island in the Canarreos Archipelago. Cayo Largo is part of the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Cubana de Aviación CU (A320) · 2 routes: Havana, Santiago De Cuba
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (767) · 1 route: Milano
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Vilo Acuña International Airport (CYO). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CYO has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Havana, Milano, Santiago De Cuba). Catamaranes, 5.9 km); routes include Surgidero de Batabanó - Cayo Largo del Sur. Catamaranes, 5.9 km); routes include Surgidero de Batabanó - Cayo Largo del Sur. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Transporte público y otros. Catamaranes, 5.9 km); routes include Surgidero de Batabanó - Cayo Largo del Sur.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cayo Largo del Sur (Juventud), Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.