Anchorage

Luis Pena Beach

4.1Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Shelter
NE, E, SW, S, SE
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off a beach on the north side of Cayo Luis Peña, off the west coast of Culebra, 1.9 NM from Dewey.

  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand bottom. Sheltered from NE through E to S and from the south-west, open to the west and north. 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

Anchoring permitted on sand. Beach ashore, no facilities.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
18.31195, -65.33330 (18°18.72'N 65°20.00'W)
Country
Puerto Rico
Shelter
Sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Beach
Boaters' rating
4.1/5
Updated
October 14, 2026

Getting there

Luis Pena Beach lies at 18°18.72'N 65°20.00'W, that is 18.31195, -65.33330 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Luis Pena Beach sheltered from?

Luis Pena Beach is sheltered from north-east, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.

Can you anchor at Luis Pena Beach?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Luis Pena Beach.

How do boaters rate Luis Pena Beach?

Luis Pena Beach is rated 4.1/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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