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Cana Gorda Beach, Playa de Guanica

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The Cayos de Caña Gorda is a group of three uninhabited, mangrove-covered cays, located at off the southwestern coast of Puerto Rico. They belong to barrio Caranero of Guánica municipio. The eastern cay, Isla Ballena is separated from the Puerto Rican mainland close to Punta Ballena only by a 20m wide channel. The western cay was given the name Gilligan's Island in the 1970s by the Keegan/Barnett family, who had recently moved to Guanica from Phila. Pa., or Cayo Aurora, is served by boat and has public beaches. Between the two is Cayo Honda, the central cay. The total land area is 0.18 km² .
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  • Excellent service and all the food served looked fabulous. We had burgers, sweet potato fries with limeades and enjoyed every bit. They have a large beer selection and full bar.  more »
  • Safest beach and the best beach for family with young children! You have all the facilities like changing rooms and bathrooms and they have tons of little gazebos. The water is very shallow and kids c...  more »
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