San Benedicto Island, Volcanic island in Colima, Mexico.
San Benedicto Island spans 4.8 kilometers by 2.4 kilometers, featuring two peaks with Bárcena reaching 310 meters above the Pacific Ocean.
Spanish explorer Hernando de Grijalva first documented the island on December 28, 1533, naming it Isla de los Inocentes due to its discovery date.
The island serves as a scientific research location where experts study marine ecosystems and document the recovery of native plant species.
Access to San Benedicto requires special permits and is primarily available through licensed dive vessels operating between November and July.
The 1952 volcanic eruption from El Boquerón vent transformed the island's landscape with pyroclastic flows and created new geological formations.
Location: Colima
Elevation above the sea: 310 m
Part of: Revillagigedo Islands
GPS coordinates: 19.28500,-110.80611
Latest update: May 12, 2025 21:37
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