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Palominos Island

Coordinates: 18°20′55″N 65°34′05″W / 18.34861°N 65.56806°W / 18.34861; -65.56806
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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).[citation needed] 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.[citation needed]

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 Resort for their beach and water activities.[citation needed] A ferry is used to get guests to the island.[1]

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

References

  1. ^ "Puerto Rico Water Taxi". Retrieved December 25, 2015.

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

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