Ranchon Playa Pilar | Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

Ranchon Playa Pilar, Cayo Guillermo

Ranchon Playa Pilar, Cayo Guillermo, Cuba

• Beach: Playa Pilar
• Close-by hotels: Iberostar Selection Playa Pilar et Cayo Guillermo Kempinski Beach Resort.
• Services: Grill restaurant (specialties: seafood, grilled fish or meat), bar, bathrooms, public phones, beach bar, sunbeds, lounge chairs, beach palapas, non-motorized water sports.

It’s the biggest and by far the most frequented private ranchon of the Jardines del Rey archipelago. It’s located at the northwestern end of Cayo Guillermo, on one of the most spectacular beaches in Cuba: Playa Pilar. It’s the last stop of the Hop-on/hop-off bus service (ticket is 5 USD roundtrip). Some organized tours to Playa Pilar are also offered, see the Excursions section.

This restaurant is managed by the Cuban group Palmares, they offer other services on the beach, such as a beach bar called Coco Loco, and sunbeds and lounge chairs rentals. The Marina Marlin operates a small nautical center on Playa Pilar where you can rent all-kinds of non-motorized water sports equipment. You’ll find also on-site an observation tower for stunning views of the surroundings. In front of Playa Pilar, about 2 km off shore, there’s a small key called Melia Luna (Half Moon) on which there’s another ranchon type restaurant (Ranchon Media Luna), this one is frequented mostly by excursionists on boat and catamaran cruises.

Typical Ranchon prices (may vary): Seafood Special (half-lobster, shrimps, fish) 15 to 20 USD / Full lobster plate (langusta) 15-20 USD / Shrimps (camarones) 8-10 USD / Cuttlefish (calamares) 5-6 USD / Grilled chicken or pork 4-5 USD / Grilled fish (pescado) 5-6 USD / Hamburger 2-3 USD / Beer and soft drinks 1 USD / Rum cocktail 1.50 USD

Prices and conditions are subject to change.
Please refer to our Money in Cuba page to learn why prices are shown in USD.

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