Palominos Island

Palominos Island
Native name:
Isla Palominos
Palominos from Fajardo
Palominos Island is located in Puerto Rico
Palominos Island
Palominos Island
Palominos Island is located in Lesser Antilles
Palominos Island
Palominos Island
Palominos Island is located in Caribbean
Palominos Island
Palominos Island
Geography
LocationCaribbean Sea
Coordinates18°20′55″N 65°34′05″W / 18.34861°N 65.56806°W / 18.34861; -65.56806
ArchipelagoPuerto Rico Archipelago
Area0.41 km2 (0.16 sq mi)
Highest elevation50 m (160 ft)
Administration
TerritoryPuerto Rico
MunicipalityFajardo

Palominos Island (Spanish: Isla Palominos) is a small island located off the coast of the barrio of Cabezas in the municipality of Fajardo to the northeast of the main island of Puerto Rico. It forms part of a small chain of cays, reefs, and islets protected by the La Cordillera Reef Nature Reserve. The island is home to El Conquistador Resort.