The white sand
A long line by the water.
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Cayo Icacos is the largest uninhabited cay in a small chain of cays and reefs off Fajardo, in northeast Puerto Rico. It lies within the La Cordillera Reef Nature Reserve and is known for fine white sand and shallow turquoise water, a popular place for snorkelling and beach trips by boat from the main island. Along with Palominos island it comes under Puerto Rico's Department of Natural Resources and Environment. A limestone quarry once worked its southern end, with a short railway carrying stone to the pier, but that has ended and the cay is back to nature and leisure. Nobody lives here, and trees and palms cover much of it. Your boat comes in towards a long line of sand, with the water shading from pale green to deep blue in front of it. A group of palms stands on the beach, backed by low coastal plants. The mainland mountains show in the distance, while coral flats nearby suit snorkelling when the sea is calm. Only boats reach it, and sources give the water taxi from Fajardo as about 15 minutes, with day trips running too. There are no services, so bring water, food and a hat, and take all your rubbish back. Do not touch or stand on the coral. Ask about the sea before going, as it can get rough in stormy months. Weekends bring bigger crowds.
A long line by the water.
Green shading to blue.
Snorkelling on calm days.
La Cordillera reserve, off Fajardo
By boat or water taxi from Fajardo, about 15 minutes.
No, so bring food and water and take your rubbish back.