Isla Palominos (Puerto Rico)

Isla Palomino as seen from Isla Palominito
A small tropical island with some white clouds and a larger tropical island in the background.
Isla Palomino seen from East, the coast of Fajardo in the background

Isla Palomino is a small island located near to the east of Puerto Rico, near the coast of Las Croabas, Fajardo.

Geography

Isla Palomino is 1.2 km long and maximally 525 meters wide, and measures 102 acres (0.41 km2) in area. It reaches a height of 165 feet (50 m).[1] Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and rocky coast species are among the natural attractions found in Palomino Island and tiny Isla Palominito, the latter being located about 600 meters south of Palomino Island.

View from the West Beach of Palomino
View from the top of Palomino

Economy

Palomino Island is the largest of three private islands near Puerto Rico, the other two being Isla de Ramos and Isla de Lobos. The island is owned by the descendants of Alberto Bachman Glauser. Most of the island is rented to El Conquistador Hotel & Casino for their beach and water activities. A ferry is used to get their guests to the island. The trip from the Hotel to the island is approximately eight minutes.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/coastpilot/files/cp5/CP5-37ed-Ch13_5.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.elconresort.com/
  3. ↑ http://www.prwatertaxi.com

Coordinates: 18°20′55″N 65°34′05″W / 18.34861°N 65.56806°W