- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage by Cayo Chiva on the south coast of Vieques, 3.2 NM east of Esperanza, off the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from W through N to NE, open to the south. The shore belongs to the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge: no camping, fires or drones, and areas closed to the public may not be visited by land or sea.
Practical
Anchoring permitted, beach ashore. No services.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.10589, -65.41703 (18°6.35'N 65°25.02'W)
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 2.6/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Cayo Chiva lies at 18°6.35'N 65°25.02'W, that is 18.10589, -65.41703 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Cayo Chiva sheltered from?
Cayo Chiva is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west winds.
Can you anchor at Cayo Chiva?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cayo Chiva.
How do boaters rate Cayo Chiva?
Cayo Chiva is rated 2.6/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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