Anchorage

Boca del Infierno

Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Shelter
E, SE
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage at the Boca del Infierno, the pass at the western end of the Cayos Caribe, the chain of 15 mangrove islets that closes Jobos Bay on the south coast of Puerto Rico.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Mud bottom. Sheltered only from E and SE; open to the north, west and south.

Practical

No facilities. Fuel and provisions at Marina de Salinas, 4.9 NM north-west.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
17.92423, -66.21707 (17°55.45'N 66°13.02'W)
Country
Puerto Rico
Shelter
Sheltered from east, south-east winds
Seabed
mud
Anchoring
Allowed
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Boca del Infierno lies at 17°55.45'N 66°13.02'W, that is 17.92423, -66.21707 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Boca del Infierno sheltered from?

Boca del Infierno is sheltered from east, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Boca del Infierno?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Boca del Infierno.

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