Caja de Muertos Island
Isla Caja de Muertos
An uninhabited nature reserve island about 13 km offshore from Ponce, with white sand beaches, a snorkeling trail and an old lighthouse.
Isla Caja de Muertos takes its name from its coffin-like shape. It is a nature reserve with no residents, only park rangers. Private ferries depart from a dock near La Guancha and take about 45 minutes. The main beach has clear water and white sand, and an underwater snorkeling trail lets you see coral and tropical fish. A walk of about 30 minutes along the trail leads to a lighthouse built in 1887, with views over the whole island and the surrounding waters. There are no food or drink facilities, so bring your own food, drinking water and sun protection, and carry all trash back with you. Ferries generally run Thursday to Sunday. The round trip costs about US$30–40. Book in advance, as it gets crowded in summer and on holidays.
Opening hours
Daytime (depends on ferry schedule; usually departs 08:30, returns 16:00)
Nearby sights
- La Guancha Boardwalk
- Museo de Arte de Ponce
- Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
- Teatro La Perla
- Museo de la Historia de Ponce
- Plaza Las Delicias
- Parque de Bombas
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe