SUGAR ISLOTE
This islet of 5 hectares, flanked by majestic palm trees, shows a fine sand, a transparent and rather agitated water
This 5-hectare islet, also known as Johnny Cay, boasts fine sand, majestic palm trees and clear water. Shuttles take you there from the Cooperativa de Lancheros on the central beach. Alternatively, local agencies can take you first to Acuario (with Haynes Cay) and then on to Johnny Cay. Landing on the island and boarding the boat are not easy: there's no dock and you go straight down into the water. Not at all suitable for people with reduced mobility or young children. As soon as you arrive on the island, a dozen rastas will offer you cocktails (coco loco, piña colada, fresa colada...) in coconuts, or salted mangoes and dulces (coconut or sugarcane sweets). You can also order a fish meal in the shade of a tent. Small huts serve as a colorful bar, with a dance floor where you can take part in contests set to great reggae music. Johnny Cay is a Sunday rendezvous for locals and vacationers alike. The island is often crowded on weekends, so we recommend arriving as early as possible to enjoy the site and have some space on the beach. If you're looking for solitude, you can head to the other side of the island. The beach is smaller and less beautiful (although), but there's hardly anyone there. There are some impressive iguanas on the island, feeding on restaurant leftovers, and a few small blue lizards.
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