Isla Desecheo

Visible in the distance from the Rincon Lighthouse, the Isla Desecheo is located 21 km / 13 mi off the west coast of Puerto Rico. Isla Desecheo has had an interesting past. No evidence of mankind living here prior to Columbus has ever been found, however, since that time Isla Desecheo has been popular with pirates, bandits, and the US Army who used it for bombing practice and survival training in the early 1950's.

In 1983 Isla Desecheo was given to the US Fish and Wildlife Services and designated as a National Wildlife Refuge.

Today, Isla Desecheo is a popular place for diving with interesting reef formations and crystal clear waters.