Balneario Punta Santiago
East coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
Public beach in Humacao with facilities and gentle water. Offshore lies Cayo Santiago, the "monkey island", home to a research colony of rhesus macaques that can be seen from boat tours.
Score by profile
How scores workSnorkel
34
Relax
66
Family
78
Ratings
- Access5/5
Paved parking next to the sand
- Snorkel1/5
Sandy bottom, nothing to see
- Marine life2/5
- Water clarity2/5
- Calm waters4/5
- Beach comfort4/5
- Tranquility3/5
Busy on weekends
Amenities
- Parking
- Restrooms
Best time to go
Exposed to the trade winds: mornings are calmest, and winter swells bring bigger waves.
Tips
- Landing on Cayo Santiago is not allowed; boat tours go around it.
- The water is often a little murky; it is better for families than for snorkeling.