2 Best Sights in Cuba

A 45-minute boat ride southeast of the peninsula takes you to Cayo Blanco, with its white-sand beach and vast coral reef offshore. A tour is the easiest way to get here. Several boats visit the island on day trips offered by local hotels and tour operators.

Just west of the Bahía de Nuevitas, the island has deserted beaches, a working lighthouse, and the ruins of a Spanish fortress. A bumpy road and short causeway take you here; hiring a taxi is best, even if you have your own rental vehicle.