Cayo Santa Maria is an island located north of Cuba

Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...

 in the Jardines del Rey

Jardines del Rey

Jardines del Rey is an archipelago located off the northern coast of the island of Cuba, in the northern parts of the provinces of Ciego de Ávila and Camagüey. It is developed on the coral reef system that lines Cuba's shore, between the Atlantic and the Bay of Buena Vista and Bay of Jiguey...

 archipelago well known for its luxury all inclusive resorts.

The principal buildings on the island are five large hotels, on the northern shore where there are extensive beaches. The island is linked to the mainland near Caibarién

Caibarién

Caibarién is a municipality city in the Villa Clara province of Cuba.Caibarien is known as "La Villa Blanca" for its sands and beaches. They are famous for their "Parrandas" along with Remedios and Camajuani.-History:The town was founded on October 26, 1832 from a map designed by Estratón Bauza...

 by a 48 km causeway.

The island is administered as part of Villa Clara Province

Villa Clara Province

Villa Clara is one of the provinces of Cuba. It is located in the central region of the island bordering with the Atlantic at north, Matanzas Province by west, Sancti Spiritus by east, and Cienfuegos on the South. Villa Clara shares with Cienfuegos and Sancti Spiritus on the south the Escambray...

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External links

• Cayo Santa Maria Cuba
• New Cuban Resort Area a Touch of Paradise by Monica Zurowski, Canwest, April 3 2009
• Cayo Santa Maria: For Beaches, Luxury and Peace of Mind Metro News, June 10 2009
• Canadians Answer Cuba's Call by Joseph Kula, Canwest, September 14 2009