Isla caja de muertos puerto rico ferry: Caja de Muertos Island, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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By jaddielp2017
Isla Caja de Muertos in Ponce is a beautiful beach to enjoy. There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or…
Isla Caja de Muertos in Ponce is a beautiful beach to enjoy. There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or…
more »By Peace69853
tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g147323-d2257716-r743149811-Isla_de_Caja_de_Muertos.html”>wow! so glad we booked this catamaran. outstanding. the crew members were very nice and professional and the service they provided was outstanding. beer, soda and water included with a little lunch…
wow! so glad we booked this catamaran. outstanding. the crew members were very nice and professional and the service they provided was outstanding. beer, soda and water included with a little lunch…
more »By eggman89
The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as.
.. The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as…
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By Suaih Morales
Absolutely gorgeous but the structures are falling apart due to frequent earthquakes and hurricanes. Do to this there’s, currently, no tours to the island.
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lessBy Yesenia Pagan
Beautiful Island to have an amazing day at the beach. You have to bring your food and drinks.
No bathroom available.more
lessBy Myriam
I grew up in PR. I’m ashamed to say I never visited this island until
Last October. This island has one of the best beaches of PR.
I’ve snorkeled all over Hawaii. The turquoise waters of this island are comparable to some of the beaches in Maui, Hawaii. I saw under the dock the bigger at boxer fix ever!!!! It was enormous. The eyes were bigger than the size of a cow’s eye!!!
Getting to caja de muerto:
Call island ventures
They usually only make 1 trip per day — departing from La Guancha Marina at 8:30am sharp and departing from the island at 3:30pm. The boat trip takes 30 minutes. They no longer allow you to bring beach chairs, umbrellas or coolers on the boat, but they have chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and SUP’s for rent now also. And food/drinks are included in the trip.
The crew was great.
I was amazed to see cactuses were as high as some of the cactuses I saw in Tucson, Az. There’s a good hike to the light house. Bring comfortable tennis shoes. The hike can get steep in some areas.
Caja de Muertos is one of Puerto Rico’s Nature Reserves, a municipality of Ponce. The island is a wonderful destination for beach and nature lovers seeking to experience the pleasures of an uninhabited island free of development. The island was voted as as one of the “The Ten Enchanting Natural Attractions of Puerto Rico
I regret I didn’t make an effort to visit it before. It’s only 8 miles from the mainland. I only paid $60 to get ther by ferry and included food.
This is a must see destination.more
lessBy Jose R Lopez
This is a very nice Island off the coast of the main land. This is one of many small islands close to Puerto Rico. This one is by Ponce.
You can catch a ferry/Catamaran/boat ride from La Guancha Marina in Ponce.
This should be a must visit location, in my opinion. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. If your ok with a walk to see a breath taking view, then please take the hike to the abandon Light House/El Faro. It’s about 1/2 hour walk to get there and 1/2 hour back. Please do go early in the day and with proper foot wear, no flip flops/slippers. Take a water bottle and a small wet towel because on hot days, you’ll need it. Also try wearing a hat, it helps out somewhat. Don’t forget your phone or camera to take pictures and selfies.more
lessBy Michelle Nguyen
My first time to PR. The hubby is from Ponce so of course he took me out here. Even though we came after all the hurricanes and the earthquake and it was in a way deserted because it didn’t look anything like what everyone has posted.
We still had an awesome time. The water was so beautiful it was so peaceful. There was maybe one other boat that came out but for the most part we were the only ones. I was totally in love with it.more
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No bathroom available.
You can catch a ferry/Catamaran/boat ride from La Guancha Marina in Ponce.
We still had an awesome time. The water was so beautiful it was so peaceful. There was maybe one other boat that came out but for the most part we were the only ones. I was totally in love with it.See more on Google ›
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By jaddielp2017
Isla Caja de Muertos in Ponce is a beautiful beach to enjoy.
There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or… Isla Caja de Muertos in Ponce is a beautiful beach to enjoy. There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or…
more »By Peace69853
wow! so glad we booked this catamaran. outstanding. the crew members were very nice and professional and the service they provided was outstanding. beer, soda and water included with a little lunch…
wow! so glad we booked this catamaran.
outstanding. the crew members were very nice and professional and the service they provided was outstanding. beer, soda and water included with a little lunch…
more »By eggman89
The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as…
The crew and experience on the island were fantastic. Great way to get out to an island and spend a day on the beach, hiking, snorkeling and relaxing. They provide lunch, snacks, soda and beer as…
more »
There is a short ride to the Island, but the sand and the water is the best in the south side of the Island. Very safe to swim or… 
outstanding. the crew members were very nice and professional and the service they provided was outstanding. beer, soda and water included with a little lunch… See more on TripAdvisor ›
By Suaih Morales
google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ165rD7PQHIwRoix7q8CuQSg”>Absolutely gorgeous but the structures are falling apart due to frequent earthquakes and hurricanes. Do to this there’s, currently, no tours to the island.
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lessBy Yesenia Pagan
Beautiful Island to have an amazing day at the beach. You have to bring your food and drinks. No bathroom available.
more
lessBy Myriam
I grew up in PR. I’m ashamed to say I never visited this island until
Last October. This island has one of the best beaches of PR.
I’ve snorkeled all over Hawaii. The turquoise waters of this island are comparable to some of the beaches in Maui, Hawaii. I saw under the dock the bigger at boxer fix ever!!!! It was enormous. The eyes were bigger than the size of a cow’s eye!!!
Getting to caja de muerto:
Call island ventures
They usually only make 1 trip per day — departing from La Guancha Marina at 8:30am sharp and departing from the island at 3:30pm. The boat trip takes 30 minutes. They no longer allow you to bring beach chairs, umbrellas or coolers on the boat, but they have chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and SUP’s for rent now also. And food/drinks are included in the trip.
The crew was great.
I was amazed to see cactuses were as high as some of the cactuses I saw in Tucson, Az. There’s a good hike to the light house. Bring comfortable tennis shoes. The hike can get steep in some areas.
Caja de Muertos is one of Puerto Rico’s Nature Reserves, a municipality of Ponce. The island is a wonderful destination for beach and nature lovers seeking to experience the pleasures of an uninhabited island free of development. The island was voted as as one of the “The Ten Enchanting Natural Attractions of Puerto Rico
I regret I didn’t make an effort to visit it before. It’s only 8 miles from the mainland. I only paid $60 to get ther by ferry and included food.
This is a must see destination.more
lessBy Jose R Lopez
This is a very nice Island off the coast of the main land. This is one of many small islands close to Puerto Rico. This one is by Ponce. You can catch a ferry/Catamaran/boat ride from La Guancha Marina in Ponce.
This should be a must visit location, in my opinion. I would highly recommend this place to anyone. If your ok with a walk to see a breath taking view, then please take the hike to the abandon Light House/El Faro. It’s about 1/2 hour walk to get there and 1/2 hour back. Please do go early in the day and with proper foot wear, no flip flops/slippers. Take a water bottle and a small wet towel because on hot days, you’ll need it. Also try wearing a hat, it helps out somewhat. Don’t forget your phone or camera to take pictures and selfies.more
lessBy Michelle Nguyen
My first time to PR. The hubby is from Ponce so of course he took me out here. Even though we came after all the hurricanes and the earthquake and it was in a way deserted because it didn’t look anything like what everyone has posted. We still had an awesome time. The water was so beautiful it was so peaceful. There was maybe one other boat that came out but for the most part we were the only ones. I was totally in love with it.
more
less
The eyes were bigger than the size of a cow’s eye!!!
It’s only 8 miles from the mainland. I only paid $60 to get ther by ferry and included food.
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History Museum
Museo de Arte de Ponce
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
©
Specialty Museum
Parque de Bombas
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Monument
Museo Castillo Serralles
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Landmark
Plaza Las Delicias
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min
Side trips from Ponce
©
Cave
Parque Nacional de las Cavernas del Rio Camuy
Camuy
3.6
Duration: 6 hours
Horseback Riding Tour
Horseback Riding Tours
Utuado
4.
9
Duration: 4 hours
©
Cave
Aventura Cueva Ventana
Arecibo
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Forest
Bosque Estatal de Guanica
Guanica
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hidden gems in Ponce
©
Historic Site
Hacienda Buena Vista
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Religious Site
Cathedral of our Lady of Guadaloupe
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Nature & Wildlife Tours
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Scuba / Snorkeling
Scuba & Snorkeling
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Museums in Ponce
©
History Museum
Ponce History Museum
4.
4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Specialty Museum
Museo Casa Armstrong Poventud
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
History Museum
Fundacion Biblioteca Rafael Hernandez Colon
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Art Gallery
Centro Cultural Carmen Sola de Pereira de Ponce
4.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Nearby attractions in Ponce
©
Pier / Boardwalk
La Guancha de Ponce
3.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Golf Course
Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
©
Food Tour
Isla Caribe
5.
0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Sightseeing Tour
Del Sur Adventures
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Historic Sites in Ponce
©
Cemetery
Centro Ceremonial Indígena Tibes
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Lighthouse
Cardona Island Light
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Cemetery
Panteon Nacional Roman Baldorioty de Castro
4.0
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Caja de Muertos
Caja de Muertos ( lit. “Dead Man’s Chest”; [1] [2] [3] uninhabited also in English 3: 90 90 island 10) an island off the south coast of Puerto Rico, in the municipality of Ponce.
The island and its surrounding waters are protected by the Caja de Muertos Natural Reserve due to the natural movement of turtles and the ecological value of its dry forests and reefs. Tourists and beach lovers are often seen on the island, which can be reached by ferry from the La Guancha promenade sector to Ponce Playa.. Together with Cardona, Ratones, Morrillito, Isla del Frio, Gatas and Isla de Hueyes Caja de Muertos is one of the seven islands belonging to the municipality of Ponce. nine0007 [4] [5]
The island is believed to be only about 4000 years old, and the stone carvings left on the island show that people have been visiting it for thousands of years. [6] The Taino natives often came to the island on fishing expeditions, and when they were defeated by the Spanish in 1511 during the Spanish-Taino War of Boriquen, the natives tried to retreat to the Caja de Muertos, but soon after they were either captured or killed. nine0007 [7] It is known that for most of the 17th century the island was used as a hideout by pirates and rebels.
For example, in 1599-1600, it was used by a group of pirate merchants who, having learned about a Portuguese ship filled with gold, silver, precious stones and other treasures, attacked it and appropriated its contents. However, when they tried to return to England, they encountered an attempted mutiny and, after surviving it, took refuge in Caja de Muertos. Traveling to mainland Puerto Rico for provisions, they were killed, with the exception of one who later confessed to the existence of a hidden treasure. The Spanish colonial governor then appropriated the remaining treasure for building projects, among other things. nine0007 [8]
In 1842 the first known map was drawn using the name of the island as it is known today. [9] In 1880 the Spanish government began building a lighthouse on the island, finishing it in 1887 . [10] [11] In the 19th century, the island was also a haven for Puerto Rican patriots seeking independence from Spain.
Some of the patriots who hid there include Ramon Emeterio Betances and Segundo Ruiz Belvis. nine0007 [12] During these decades, these were the secret meeting places of Freemasons when they were persecuted on the mainland. [13] [6] In 1928, Cayetano Coll y Tostena wrote a novel entitled El Tesoro del Pirata Almeida (The Treasure of the Pirate of Almeida), inspired by the island of Caja de Muertos, and in 1883 he inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write Treasure Island. [14] [15]
In 1898, at the time of the American invasion, the island had 64 permanent residents, and ten years later there were only 16 residents. nine0007 [16] These inhabitants had no fresh water on the island, so water was brought in from the mainland when it could not be collected from the precipitation during periods of light rain. [9] Over time, the island became uninhabited, except for the keepers of the light. In 1945, when the island’s lighthouse was automated, [17] the lighthouse keepers were no longer needed and the island became deserted.