Cayo Romano

Location of Cayo Romano in Cuba

Cayo Romano is an island on the northern coast of Cuba, in the province of Camagüey. It is the largest cay of the Jardines del Rey archipelago with 777 square kilometres (300 sq mi).[1]

Overview

Administratively is part of Nuevitas, but the closest municipality on Cuban Mainland is Esmeralda.[2]

The cay is a popular for birdwatchers but is otherwise undeveloped, compared to the intensive resort developments on nearby Cayo Coco.[3]

To the south, the Bay of Jiguey separates it from the main island of Cuba. To the north it is bordered by the Old Bahamas Channel of the Atlantic Ocean. At the northwest corner is Cayo Paredon Grande, which has an old lighthouse. Cayo Megano Grande, Cayo Cruz as well as many reefs are developed on the northern shore. Cayo Coco is located to the north-west, and Cayo Guajaba to the south-east.

A road runs from Cayo Coco, across Cayo Romano to Cayo Paredon Grande. However, the bridge from Cayo Coco is not suitable for all vehicles.

The island of Cayo Romano was transferred to American Sugar Refining Company in 1921 by Manuel A. Cadenas y Aguilera. The Cadenas family was well known in Camaguey society since the many years of upheaval and rebellion against Spain that occurred during many tumultuous years in Cuba history before 1900.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pprincipe.cult.cu/contactos/geografia.php
  2. ↑ Map of Camagüey Province showing municipal territories (05 is Nuevitas, 02 is Esemeralda)
  3. ↑ Sainsburg, Brendan, Cuba Lonely Planet Guide 2009, p. 247

Coordinates: 22°04′00″N 77°50′00″W / 22.0666667°N 77.8333333°W