Isla Caja del Muertos

Anastasia
Phil May and Andrea Twigg
Sat 31 May 2014 23:44
17:53.2N 66:31.8W
 
Caja del Muertos, roughly translated “coffin island” looks more like a corpse than a coffin as you approach it.  But putting aside the unfortunate name, it is a beautiful place to spend a couple of days.  The anchorage has clear turquoise water, reminiscent of the Bahamas, and there are well-maintained walking trails on the island.  You can visit the 19th century lighthouse, built by the Spaniards shortly before Puerto Rico was taken over by the Americans. 
 
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Isla Caja del Muertos on approach is like someone lying on their back
 
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The island is reminiscent of the Bahamas
 
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You can walk up to the old lighthouse (past the big cactuses)
 
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Anastasia viewed from the lighthouse