- Shelter
- N, NE, E, SE
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the west side of Cayo Luis Peña, the cay off the west coast of Culebra, 2.1 NM from Dewey.
- Mooring buoys
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand bottom. Sheltered from N through E to SE, open to the west. Swell and surge wrap into every anchorage of the cay, which works as a day stop. Cayo Luis Peña is part of the Culebra National Wildlife Refuge and is open to visitors in daylight only, with no camping. The surrounding water is the Canal Luis Peña Natural Reserve, where all fishing is prohibited and anchors go on sand only.
Practical
DRNA mooring buoys for day use and anchoring on sand. Lana's Cove, in the south-west corner, is a favoured spot to land.
Ashore
A trail climbs from Lana's Cove to the north end of the cay. Snorkelling and diving on the reef, with turtles and rays.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.30582, -65.33855 (18°18.35'N 65°20.31'W)
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Mooring buoys
- Boaters' rating
- 4.9/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Cayo Luis Peña lies at 18°18.35'N 65°20.31'W, that is 18.30582, -65.33855 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Cayo Luis Peña sheltered from?
Cayo Luis Peña is sheltered from north, north-east, east, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Cayo Luis Peña?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Cayo Luis Peña.
How do boaters rate Cayo Luis Peña?
Cayo Luis Peña is rated 4.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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