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Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Cayo Guillermo is a cay of the Jardines del Rey archipelago. It is located on the northern coast of Cuba, between the Bay of Dogs and the Atlantic Ocean.

Type City

Why go

  • Resort island and village in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba.
  • Known for Playa Pilar beaches.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Pilar Beach.
  • Served by Mayajigua Airport (MJG).

History

Cayo Guillermo is a cay of the Jardines del Rey archipelago. It is located on the northern coast of Cuba, between the Bay of Dogs and the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the Ciego de Ávila Province, and lies in the Morón municipality.

Must-see attractions

Pilar Beach
Outdoor

Airports

Jardines Del Rey Airport (CCC) 37 km to the centre
Cayo Coco, 08, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Air Transat, Cubana de Aviación, Air Canada, WestJet) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Toronto, Halifax, Havana, Montreal, Varadero (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Máximo Gómez Airport (AVI) 65 km to the centre
Ciro Redondo, 08, CU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Las Brujas Airport (BWW) 50 km to the centre
Cayo Santa Maria, 07, CU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mayajigua Airport (MJG) 58 km to the centre
Mayajigua, 07, CU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Punta Alegre Airport 29 km to the centre
Punta Alegre, 08, CU
Outdoor
El Asiento Agricultural Airfield 45 km to the centre
El Asiento, 08, CU
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mayajigua Airport (MJG); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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 Guillermo, Cuba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.