Landmark· San Salvador· Bahamas — Eleuthera, Andros & the Out Islands
Cockburn Town Fossil Reef
24° 3.5′ N · 74° 32.2′ W · approximate
A Pleistocene coral reef exposed on land near the town and resort, with fossil staghorn and elkhorn corals still in growth position - a classic geology field-trip stop.
Practical
Wikipedia (citing Curran and White's field guide): near the main town and resort, fossil Acropora cervicornis and A. palmata near the reef crest. Point placed on the shore between Cockburn Town and the resort (approx). Look, don't hammer.
Best for
Geology buff's walk near town
Nearby
- Riding Rock MarinaRight here
- Riding Rock Marina laundry roomRight here
- San Salvador sport fishingRight here
- Cockburn Town government basin0.2 NM away
- Riding Rock Resort restaurant and Driftwood bar0.2 NM away
- The Sands Hotel Restaurant and Bar (Cockburn Town)0.2 NM away
- Cockburn Town Anchorage (San Salvador)0.3 NM away
- North Pole Cave (San Salvador)0.3 NM away
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