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Isla de la Juventud

Isla de la juventud (isle of youth) is the largest island of the Archipiélago de los Canarreos. The island covers an area of 2400 km² and is located approx. 100 km from the Cuban mainland. Fidel Castro changed the old name, Isla de Pinos in Isla de la Juventud.
The island is a quiet and peaceful place less visited by tourists. The main economical activities are agriculture and fishing, the place is excellent for diving and fishing.

Nueva Gerona

Nueva Gerona a quiet little town is the capital of the island and was founded by Spanish settlers. The main street is Calle 39 (39th street) also named Calle José Marti, the street ends at Parque Julio Antonio Mella square with the church Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores. Nearest attractions and museums are: Museo de los Desportes, Museo Provincial, Museo de Historia Nral y el Planetario, Museo de la Lucha Clandistino, Galeria de Arte Gerona.

The Presidio Modelo Museum is 4 km south of Nueva Gerona, this was the former prison where Fidel Castro was jailed after the failed attack on the Moncada barracks.

Arrival at the Isle of Youth

  • Regular flights from Havana José Marti Airport to the Rafael Cabrera Mustelier airport (approx. 10 km from Nueva Gerona)
  • Daily ferry from Batabanó ferry terminal (Cuban mainland) Recommended to buy a Astrobus-ferry package and make a reservation.

    Isla de la Juventud hotel

    Hotel El Colony
    Located in the bay of Siguanea. Recommended diving spot. (Carretera de Siguanea km 46)
    Casa de Alegria
    Calle 43 #3602 between 36th and 38th street
    Phone: +53 (46) 32 3664
    Casa Barbara Garcia Garcia
    Calle 45 #3606 between 36th and 38th street
    Phone: +53 (46) 32 49 03
    Villa Mas
    Calle 41 #4108 between 8th and 10th street
    Phone: +53 (46) 32 35 44
    Casa Odalis Pena Fernadez
    Calle 10 #3710 between 37th and 39th street
    Phone +53 (46) 32 23 45

    Cayo Largo

    Cayo Largo del Sur is a wonderful island 25km long with snow white powdery beaches and a temperature between 24°C in the winter and 30°C in the summer. The small island is a paradise for watersports, diving and swimming. Cayo Largo is located 150km from the Isle of Youth.

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