Caballones, Canal de (kah-bah-YON-ais, kah-NAHL dai), shallow channel (c.2 mi/3.2 km long) through the Doce Leguas (Span.=twelve leagues) keys, off Caribbean coast of E Cuba, 75 mi/121 km WSW of Camagòey; 20°50'N 78°57'W. Links Gulf of Ana María to NW with Gulf of Guacanayabo in SE.