Place to visit
Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse, Cuba: what it is and when to go
Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cuba. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to April. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cuba: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Cuba · Architecture
- Where
- Cuba
- Best time
- December to April.
- Nearest airport
- VRA Matanzas, 40 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 23.24296, -81.12044
What it is and where
Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cuba. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cuba: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 23.24296, -81.12044; the nearest main airport is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA, Matanzas), 40 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cuba (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in Cuba. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse is December to April.
- JanBest time10:43
- FebBest time11:13
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:33
- MayPossible13:07
- JunPossible13:25
- JulPossible13:18
- AugBetter not12:48
- SepBetter not12:08
- OctBetter not11:27
- NovPossible10:51
- DecBest time10:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Cuba in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Cuba
To enter Cuba there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Cuba checklist. Currency: Cuban peso (CUP); in practice you get by with euros or dollars in cash; plugs: Type A, B, C and F · 110 V and 220 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter and should check the voltage); emergencies: 106 police · 104 ambulance · 105 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Barracuda Dive CentreDive site6.9 km
- Bay of CárdenasNature15 km
- Entre MaresWinery17 km
- Cueva de SaturnoCave near Varadero, Cuba38 km
- Punta Maya LighthouseLighthouse in Cuba40 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Cuba guide.
More in Cuba: Architecture
- Faro del Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro: lighthouse in Cuba
- Punta Maisí Lighthouse: lighthouse in Cuba
- Cabo San Antonio Lighthouse: lighthouse in Cuba
- Torreón de la Chorrera: fortified colonial tower, near downtown Havana
- Lighthouse Paredón Grande: lighthouse in Cuba
- Punta de los Colorados Lighthouse: lighthouse in Cuba
Every Cuba place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Cuba. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Cuba: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse?
December to April. In June there are 13 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 35.
How do you get to Cayo Piedras del Norte Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport (VRA), 40 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Cuba is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Cuba map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Barracuda Dive Centre, Bay of Cárdenas, Entre Mares. The rest is in the Cuba guide.
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