The Council of Ministers approved as an area with special regulations, of the type of economic development in the category of Territory of Preferential Tourist Use, the area called Ciego de Ávila North Cays, in accordance with Decree Law 331 "Of the Zones with Regulations Specials”.

According to the Official Gazette No. 109 of November 4, 2022, the area includes the polygons of Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Coco and the Antón Chico, Antón Grande, Romano and Paredón Grande cays, which will be called the Zone from now on, and it includes the marine waters to the north and between the cays.

The Zone's objectives are to develop tourist activity, linked to the vocation of sun, beach, nautical and nature with a sustainable, harmonious and planned approach, aimed at promoting the productive chain and the development of the municipality, raising the quality of life of its population, explained the text.

As part of the regulations, the regulations and prohibitions that natural and legal persons must comply with to carry out certain activities in this place were also established, of which the Minister of Tourism is responsible for their control and compliance.

The gazette added that the governor of the province is empowered to issue the procedure for applications for access to the Zone.