The Cayman connection to Cuba’s wild coast
Along the south coast of Cuba’s Isle of Youth lies a world that feels almost forgotten: a 90-mile ribbon of wild shoreline facing the Caribbean Sea. Today, this coast forms the ‘Sur de la Isla de la Juventud’, a protected area of managed resources.
This area along the south coast of the Isle of Youth is similar in many respects to Cayman; the same white sandy beaches and stretches of ironshore, we even share many of the same birds, plants and trees. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jan 03, 2026 10:49 AM