Caja de Muertos, Nature reserve island in Ponce, Puerto Rico
The island stretches 1.5 miles in length and half a mile in width, featuring white sand beaches, hiking trails, and a dry forest ecosystem.
The Spanish government constructed a lighthouse on the island in 1887, which operated with permanent residents until its automation in 1945.
The island's name originates from French writer Jean-Baptiste Labat, who noted its resemblance to a corpse lying on a plateau.
Visitors can reach the island through high-speed catamarans from Ponce, with trips taking approximately 40 minutes each direction.
The nature reserve protects several endangered species and contains Pelicano Beach, recognized with Blue Flag certification for environmental standards.
Location: Ponce
Location: Puerto Rico
Elevation above the sea: 52 m
GPS coordinates: 17.89472,-66.51889
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:43
Puerto Rico contains many natural pools, historical sites and remote beaches. Natural wonders include waterfalls, caves with petroglyphs, bioluminescent bays, and salt flats. Historical sites feature lighthouses, Spanish fortresses, and indigenous ceremonial centers. The island offers natural pools for swimming, coastal hiking paths, and protected forest reserves.
Agüeybaná El Bravo
15.1 km
Paseo Tablado La Guancha
13.2 km
Parque de la Ceiba
15.7 km
Letras de Ponce
15.5 km
Statue of Héctor Lavoe
12.8 km
Museo de la Masacre de Ponce
16.2 km
La Guancha
13.2 km
Monument to the Abolition of Slavery (Ponce)
15.9 km
Casa Paoli
16.2 km
Ponce Municipal Library
15.8 km
Puente de Los Leones
16.1 km
Concha Acústica de Ponce
15.9 km
Oppenheimer House
16.1 km
Parque del Tricentenario
16.2 km
Isla Caja de Muertos Lighthouse
295 m
Parque Familiar Julio Enrique Monagas
13.9 km
Cardona Island Light
14.1 km
Caja de Muertos Nature Reserve
237 m
Dora Colón Clavell Urban Park
16.1 km
Ponce YMCA Building
16.2 km
Parque Pedro Albizu Campos
15.1 km
Font–Ubides House
16.3 km
McCabe Memorial Church
14.5 km
Museo del Autonomismo Puertorriqueño
16 km
Museo de Arte de Ponce
16 km
Puente Río Portugués
15 km
Punta Petrona
15.1 km
Zaldo de Nebot Residence
16.3 kmReviews
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