Public Transportation

Public Transportation available in the Jardines del Rey

The Jardines del Rey Bus Tour

These open-top double decker buses are a convenient and economical way to stroll around Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo. Note however that these buses do not cross the Pedraplen to travel to cities on the main island of Cuba, they only circulate within the cayos.

Cayo Coco - Cayo Guillermo circuit
The hop-on/hop-off ticket costs 5 USD per person per day, you buy the ticket on the bus. Its route includes a stop at every hotel, all commercial centers and Plazas, the two dolphinariums, Playa Pilar, Boat Adventure docks, Sitio la Guira; and upon request: Marina Marlin Cayo Guillermo, the Rocarena Climbing Circuit, and the Ocio Club games center. See here its itinerary. The schedule is usually displayed at the entrance of each hotel.

Cayo Paredon - Cayo Coco circuit
New: Starting February 28, 2023, the Panoramic Bus also services Cayo Paredon. Its route includes a stop at Plaza Faro Paredon and all hotels on Cayo Paredon to then go to the following places on Cayo Coco: "La Gaviota" commercial center, the Delfinario Cayo Coco (dolphinarium), the Plaza Los Flamencos (commercial & entertainment center) and the Sitia La Guira (an eco-historical village). From the La Gaviota center, you can also take one of the buses that does the Cayo Coco-Cayo Guillermo circuit (see above), up to Playa Pilar. The ticket from Cayo Paredon costs 10 USD per person per day and with the same ticket you can also use the buses circulating on Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo. Departures from Cayo Paredon are at 09h00 (price, schedule and itinerary are subject to change).

Taxis

You can usually find them in front of each hotel and at the entrance of the commercial centers. Given the limited number of taxis you may sometime have to wait a long time to get one during high season. We suggest asking the hotel's receptionist to call one for you. For a transfer to the Cayo Coco Airport, it's suggested to reserve at least 24 hours in advance. There are two types of taxis, the government owned taxi and the "taxi particular"(private taxi), many of the latter are restored 1950’s American Classic cars locally called "Maquina" or "Yank Tank".

The little Dotto Train

These cute fake trains is a fun way to travel short distances. Cost is 2 USD per person per ride. There's one running in the Playa Larga and Playa Las Coloradas sectors, it stops at hotel Colonial, Tryp Cayo Coco, Hotel Mojito, Commercial Center Gaviota, Sol Cayo Coco, Melia Cayo Coco and Melia Costa Rey. There's another one in Cayo Guillermo that runs from the Delfinario to Playa Pilar and stops at every Cayo Guillermo hotel along the way. Note that there's no Dotto Train in the Playa Flamenco sector (Melia Jardines del Rey, Hotel Playa Paraiso, Memories Flamenco) and in the Playa la Jaula sector (Memories Caribe, Hotel Playa Coco).

Horse drawn carriage

The most romantic way to stroll around Cayo Coco. They can be found in front of some hotels. You can reserve and pay directly with the conductor, or you can arrange a ride with the tour operator representatives located in the lobby of your hotel. Price: 5 USD per person.