- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Enclosed bay on the south coast of Vieques, 2.6 NM east of Esperanza, inside the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Sand and mud bottom. Sheltered from every direction except the south-east. 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. No services: Esperanza is the nearest village. Researchers study Puerto Ferro alongside Mosquito Bay for its bioluminescent plankton.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 18.10647, -65.42752 (18°6.39'N 65°25.65'W)
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 3.9/5
- Updated
- October 14, 2026
Getting there
Puerto Ferro lies at 18°6.39'N 65°25.65'W, that is 18.10647, -65.42752 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Puerto Ferro sheltered from?
Puerto Ferro is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Puerto Ferro?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Puerto Ferro.
How do boaters rate Puerto Ferro?
Puerto Ferro is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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