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As of 2022, there are 10 hotels in Cayo Guillermo: Cayo Guillermo Resort Kempinski, Gran Muthu Imperial, Gran Muthu Rainbow Hotel, Grand Muthu Cayo Guillermo, Hotel Camino del Mar (formerly Melia Cayo Guillermo), Hotel Vigia (formerly Sol Cayo Guillermo), Iberostar Daiquiri, Iberostar Selection Playa
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Sparsely inhabited in early years by fishermen and charcoal producers, the island gained fame in the 1960s with deep sea fishermen. The first resort was built in 1993 in an era described by critics as "
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Pilar, Islazul Villa Gregorio, and Starfish Cayo Guillermo (formerly Villa Cojimar).
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The island is a popular tourist destination. One of the country's best beaches, the
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leading to a second shorter causeway to Cayo Guillermo, connecting the two kays.
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archipelago. It is located on the northern coast of
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Playa Pilar with the catamaran Ocean Voyager moored off the beach
Cayo Guillermo is located in Cuba
Cuba
22°35′42″N 78°39′59″W / 22.59500°N 78.66639°W / 22.59500; -78.66639
Cuba
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Ciego de Ávila
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Morón
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Ciego de Ávila Province
Morón

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