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.
Isla Caja del Muertos on approach is like someone lying on their back
The island is reminiscent of the Bahamas
You can walk up to the old lighthouse (past the big cactuses)
Anastasia viewed from the lighthouse |