Cayo Coco is gradually becoming one of Cuba's principal tourist regions. A spectacular 17-km stretch of road runs through the marshes to Cayo Coco. In order to build the road in 1991, the swamps had to be filled with stones and dirt, and the local residents are very proud of their accomplishment. Along the way, visitors can take in the region's abundant marine life and relish the impression of being on a pilgrimage to a natural paradise.