Palomino Island in Puerto Rico
Palomino Island, or Isla Palimino as its known to the locals, is a small island of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico. It is located approximately 3 miles off the coast of the mainland Puerto Rico. Fajardo, Puerto Rico is the closest mainland city to the Palomino near the area of Las Croabas. Palomino Island is about a quick 25 minute water taxi ride and it's worth it!
Palomino is not a very large land mass but provides bplenty of beach for relaxing and soaking in the sun. It is around 1 mile long long and 1/3 mile making Palomino islands total size around 102 acres. At it's highest point Palomino Island reaches a height of 180 feet above the sea level. Palomino Island is surrounded by beautiful reefs and sea grass with the best snorkeling spots being the area between Palomino and Palominito island. However, be aware of the currents that normal flow from East to West. This makes it an excellent area to snorkel, dive, or spearfish. Check out the map below for some of the spots and rent some snorkel gear to enjoy the day! $15 for the whole day.
Palomino is not a very large land mass but provides bplenty of beach for relaxing and soaking in the sun. It is around 1 mile long long and 1/3 mile making Palomino islands total size around 102 acres. At it's highest point Palomino Island reaches a height of 180 feet above the sea level. Palomino Island is surrounded by beautiful reefs and sea grass with the best snorkeling spots being the area between Palomino and Palominito island. However, be aware of the currents that normal flow from East to West. This makes it an excellent area to snorkel, dive, or spearfish. Check out the map below for some of the spots and rent some snorkel gear to enjoy the day! $15 for the whole day.
Palomino is one of three private islands off the coast of Puerto Rico, along with Ramos Island and Lobos Island. Supposedly, Palomino Island is owned by the descendants of Alberto Bachman Glauser. Rumor has it that Mr. Bachman made his fortune as the American Plumbing representative to Puerto Rico and bought the island in the 1930’s for around $30,000. Most of the land is rented out to The Conquistador Hotel and Casino in nearby Fajardo. Since the Hotel has no beachfront, it rents out the land and provides the short ferry ride to its guest for their beaches use. The hotel pays the island's owners $40,000 per month for the ability to send their guests here. Not a bad life!
Located about 1/3 of a mile south of Palomino is the little island called Palominito. Palominito is a public island with no buildings and relatively no vegetation other than a couple of trees that sit at the island's south end. It’s pretty much a gorgeous sand bar in the middle of the ocean. Palominito is most well known for being used for a set in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. It is used in the scene where Jonny Depp’s character (Captain Jack Sparrow) tries to abandon Penelope Cruz’s character (Angelica) on a deserted island. Here is a clip! Just don't recreate the scene and leave your friends. You can also visit this island by water taxi.
Located about 1/3 of a mile south of Palomino is the little island called Palominito. Palominito is a public island with no buildings and relatively no vegetation other than a couple of trees that sit at the island's south end. It’s pretty much a gorgeous sand bar in the middle of the ocean. Palominito is most well known for being used for a set in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. It is used in the scene where Jonny Depp’s character (Captain Jack Sparrow) tries to abandon Penelope Cruz’s character (Angelica) on a deserted island. Here is a clip! Just don't recreate the scene and leave your friends. You can also visit this island by water taxi.
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Palomino has a lot to offer. It has beautiful light colored sandy beaches that lead into crystal clear water. For the adventurous, there are hiking trails to explore. The island is almost completely uninhabited so there is not much to disturb the nature and wildlife. The surrounding waters are home to beautiful reefs that house a vast array of wildlife. Hundreds of species of fish, stingrays, jellyfish, turtle, and even the occasional manatee or dolphin call these waters home. Visiting Palomino is great option for people of all ages and interest. Book your trip today!
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