Located on Cuba's Cayo Guillermo island, Pilar Beach is a stunning expanse of long, sandy shorelines that offer a picturesque view of the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea.
This iconic beach was named after Ernest Hemingway's boat, Pilar 1 (Uno). Known for its captivating beauty, Pilar Beach is surrounded by the second-largest coral reef in the world.
Notably, it boasts one of the Caribbean's largest dunes, estimated to reach up to 16 meters high. Studies indicate that these dunes are among the oldest in northern Cuba, dating back to the Holocone period.
Visitor reviews highlight that visitors love the beautiful white sand and crystal-clear water of the beach as well as the well-maintained loungers with rustic parasols available for $5 per person. However, visitors complain about the lack of drink service on the beach and the occasional presence of seaweed.
Visitors to Pilar Beach on Cayo Guillermo often choose to stay in the nearby resorts on the island, which offer convenient access to the beach. These accommodations provide an ideal base for tourists looking to enjoy the stunning natural beauty and marine activities associated with the second-largest coral reef in the world.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 22.6127195 / Longitude: -78.6981614
Pilar is located in Cuba. The following map of Pilar shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 28.3°C/30.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 35.3°C |
| Sea Temperature | 30.0 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 17% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:52/19:44 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 11.8 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.95 |
| Cloud Cover | 16% |
| Speed | 28.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 29.9 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
