Snorkel· Islas del Rosario· Other Caribbean
Pajarales Cays Channel Snorkel (Isla Los Pajarales)
10° 10.7′ N · 75° 46.4′ W · approximate
In the western Rosarios the Pajarales cays - Isla Los Pajarales, San Martín, San Juan and San Antonio de Pajarales - are tiny islets split by shallow, clear channels, an easy dinghy snorkel from the Oceanario anchorage.
Practical
Coordinate approximate: placed in the channel between Isla Los Pajarales (OSM 10.17837, -75.77647) and San Martín de Pajarales (OSM 10.17699, -75.77155). Spanish Wikipedia describes the western sector as small islets separated by shallow channels and lists the three 'Pajares' islets at about 0.95 ha each. Anchor the yacht at the Oceanario waypoint A14 and go in by dinghy; tie to a hotel dock with permission or drift - don't drop a dinghy anchor on coral. Snorkel early (6–9 am) or after 4 pm: day boats pass at high speed through the middle of the day (Tom Plan My Trip, 2026), and Isla Grande's guide notes much of the shallow coral is degraded, so expect fish over rubble as well as live heads. Most islets are private - don't land without asking. Park rules: don't touch, stand on or anchor on coral; no collecting; dive only with an operator licensed for the park (Parques Nacionales).
Best for
Easy dinghy snorkel in the western Rosarios
Nearby
- Oceanario Islas del Rosario (CEINER, Isla San Martín de Pajarales)0.1 NM away
- Barco de San Martín de Pajarales (Wreck Dive)0.2 NM away
- Oceanario Anchorage (Isla San Martín de Pajarales)0.2 NM away
- Ensenada No Te Vendo Anchorage (Isla Grande)1.2 NM away
- Isla Rosario & the Western Reef Bank1.3 NM away
- Islas del Rosario National Park1.4 NM away
- Caño Ratón Anchorage (Isla Grande)1.5 NM away
- Bahía de las Mantas Anchorage (Isla Grande)1.7 NM away