Author Topic: Re: Cayo Coco Questions (Read 7402 times)

millybess · « **on:** May 05, 2005, 08:53:00 AM »

We're leaving for Cayo Coco next Friday and I was wondering:

- where is the money exchange at the airport
- are there shuttle services over to Guillermo
- has anybody been to Playa Pilar

Thanks a lot for any help.

bmnichol · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2005, 09:19:00 AM »

The money exchange is just after you clear customs on the left hand side. You'll probably see a line-up. If someone is traveling with you, have one of you get in line and the other get the bags. We were about five people from the front of the line when the tour person came through the doors yelling. "You can change your money at the resort, the bus is leaving." We grudgingly moved to the bus where we waited another 10 - 15 minutes before we left. :(

Don't know about your other questions. There may be a shuttle, I forgot to check into that.

millybess · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2005, 12:10:00 PM »

Thanks. Did you visit Moron or the city of Ciego de Avila?

Shine · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2005, 02:27:00 PM »

Correct about money exchange, didn't use it, there was a bank outside the Daiquiri.

Not sure about a shuttle to Guillermo

And yes, been to Playa Pilar twice now. Easy for us to get to and I believe you can get day tours from hotels in Cayo Coco.

We went to Moron and liked the day, not too long ... it included a few other stops (Alligator farm, Mangrove tour, Animal show) ...

millybess · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2005, 02:58:00 PM »

Thanks Shine.

bmnichol · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2005, 06:46:00 AM »

We went to Moron on a 1/2 day trip. Left the resort at 9:30 and returned at 3:30. Our trip involved a horse and buggy ride around moron (about 1/2 hour), free time to wander (about 45min). Short bus ride to a canteena to listen to some musicians and have a cool drink. After the canteena we went to a place by a railroad to have lunch. I don't know if there were alligators there, our guide didn't say there was. After lunch we went to a lake for a ride through the mangroves. We all felt it was well worth the cost (either $36 or $39).

millybess · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2005, 07:04:00 AM »

Thanks bmnichol. This is one of the reasons we wanted to go to Cayo Coco. However, 45 mins. to look around doesn't seem like much time. There's a museum there we'd like to see. I wonder how much it would cost to go privately.

bmnichol · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2005, 07:23:00 AM »

I think you can get a taxi and go on your own.

millybess · « **Reply #8 on:** May 11, 2005, 05:58:00 PM »

Does anyone know if there is a craft market at Cayo Coco or Guillermo, or at any of the Sol Melia resorts in the area?

Thanks.

Bulldog · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:43:00 PM »

There where crafts sales at the TRYP Cayo Coco..

4-5 vendors there every day !

Bulldog..

millybess · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:48:00 PM »

Thanks a lot Bulldog. That's exactly the kind of info I'm looking for. :3sum:

I guess I'll find out when I get there whether they also have them at our resort. If not, I'll take a trip to the Tryp! <img border="0" alt="[lame]" title="" src="graemlins/lame.gif" />

Renhab · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2005, 06:50:00 PM »

millybess,

There is a little craft market at the El Senador every afternoon at 4:00 pm. I am not sure about the other resorts. They have some neat things there. :) Have a great time. <img border="0" alt="[goodwork]" title="" src="graemlins/goodwork.gif" />

Renhab

Bulldog · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2005, 07:07:00 PM »

If your resort is the Sister hotel of TRYP..being in the Sol Melia group..We walk down the beach to it...and they to had vendors selling crafts !!

Bullodg..

millybess · « **Reply #13 on:** May 11, 2005, 08:46:00 PM »

Thanks guys.

Bulldog · « **Reply #14 on:** May 11, 2005, 11:26:00 PM »

Our pleasure... :D