Desecheo Island
Isla de Desecheo
An uninhabited island nature reserve about 21 km west of Rincón, where visibility in the surrounding waters can reach 30 metres, making it the best snorkelling and diving spot on the west coast.
Desecheo Island is a nature reserve managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Landing on the island is prohibited, but the surrounding waters are rich in coral, sea fans, sea turtles and tropical fish, and visibility is excellent. Boat operators at Rincón's pier run half-day and full-day snorkelling and diving trips. The boat journey takes about 45 minutes, and prices are around US$100 to $150. Anyone prone to seasickness should take medication in advance, and trips are often cancelled in winter when the north swell is large.
Opening hours
Group sailings, mostly departing in the morning
Nearby sights
- Punta Higüero Lighthouse
- Domes Beach & BONUS Reactor
- María's Beach
- Pools Beach
- Steps Beach & Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
- Sandy Beach
- Balneario de Rincón
- Rincón Plaza & Santa Rosa de Lima Church