Beach· Isla Palma· Other Caribbean
Isla Palma (San Bernardo)
9° 44.2′ N · 75° 45.0′ W
A low island in the south-east of the San Bernardo group with a strip of fine beaches - the only island in the archipelago outside the national park.
Practical
OSM position (Spanish Wikipedia: 9°44'9.6"N 75°44'52.8"W, 28.5 ha). National guide: beautiful beach strip, ideal for relaxing; all San Bernardo islands except Isla Palma are inside the park. Wikivoyage lists snorkeling at Isla Palma; a charter itinerary includes a visit and swim. Hostel accommodation is mapped on the island. No official anchoring waypoint - approach in good light and anchor in sand.
Best for
A swim stop on the way between Tintipán and the mainland
Nearby
- Isla Palma Lee Anchorage (San Bernardo)0.5 NM away
- Cabruna Reef (San Bernardo East)3.8 NM away
- Ensenada del Hoyo Anchorage (Punta San Bernardo)3.8 NM away
- Reserva Natural Sanguaré (Punta San Bernardo)4.4 NM away
- El Cantil Wall (Tintipán Outer Reef)5.9 NM away
- Isla Ceycén Reef (San Bernardo)6.4 NM away
- San Bernardo Provisioning: Fuel, Water, Ice & Cash6.6 NM away
- Tintipán South Anchorage (San Bernardo)6.6 NM away