Ciego de Avila Province

The province of Ciego de Avila in Central Cuba is best known for its offshore islands. Off the north coast is the Archipelago de Sabana-Camaguey, named the Los Jardines del Rey or 'Garden of the King' by Diego Velazques when he discovered these them in 1522. Among these islands are two of Cuba's main tourist resort destinations, Cayo Coco and Guillermo. Off the south coast is the uninhabited Archipelago de los Jardines de la Reina, known for great fishing and scuba diving opportunities.

The main city in Ciego de Avila carries the same name as the province. It is one of the lesser visited cities in the country but allows for a glimpse of local life relatively undisturbed by tourism.