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Balneario Punta Santiago

East coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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Public beach in Humacao with facilities and gentle water. Offshore lies Cayo Santiago, the "monkey island", home to a research colony of rhesus macaques that can be seen from boat tours.

Score by profile

How scores work
  • Snorkel

    34

  • Relax

    66

  • Family

    78

Ratings

  • Access5/5

    Paved parking next to the sand

  • Snorkel1/5

    Sandy bottom, nothing to see

  • Marine life2/5
  • Water clarity2/5
  • Calm waters4/5
  • Beach comfort4/5
  • Tranquility3/5

    Busy on weekends

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restrooms

Best time to go

Exposed to the trade winds: mornings are calmest, and winter swells bring bigger waves.

Tips

  • Landing on Cayo Santiago is not allowed; boat tours go around it.
  • The water is often a little murky; it is better for families than for snorkeling.