Isla Palominos (Puerto Rico)

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 (0.7 mi) long and maximally 525 metres (1,722 ft) wide, measures 102 acres (0.41 km²) in area and reaches a height of 165 feet (50 m). 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.

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, the Fuertes Family. Most of the island is rented to El Conquistador Hotel & Casino for their beach and water activities. A ferry is used to get guests to the island.^[1]

Gallery

Isla Palomino as seen from Isla Palominito
Isla Palomino seen from East, the coast of Fajardo in the background
View from the West Beach of Palomino
View from the top of Palomino

References

↑ "Puerto Rico Water Taxi". Retrieved December 25, 2015.

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

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