Palominos Island

Palominos Island
Native name:
Isla Palominos
Palominos from Fajardo
Palominos Island
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.