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Gilligan's Island

Road 333, Playa de Guanica, Puerto Rico
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Type: Islands, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Gilligan’s Island (the official name is Cayo Aurora) is a tiny island that is part of the Biosphere Reserve of Guánica. It is popular with locals for... more » Owner description: Gilligan’s Island (the official name is Cayo Aurora) is a tiny island that is part of the Biosphere Reserve of Guánica. It is popular with locals for swimming, snorkeling, beach-time, and kayaking. « less
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Once upon a time was a small paradise less than a 10 minutes ride from the shore ($16 round trip with a fisherman) .... Guilligan's island! Unfortunately, courtesy of its own popularity, the island has been outfitted with a dock where a ferry brings loads of people all day.... Well that the worst of it! Though it was painfully crowded... More

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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

It is an excellent place to go to pass the day alone or with family.. it is a very beautiful island with the best beach. You will love it.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

We were staying at the Copamarina resort, therefore had an easy ride to and from the island. My husband brought snorkel gear. This island is amazing and yes, you do feel like you are on Gilligan's Island of the television show. The water is crystal clear, like glass and the beaches are many...although small. You can walk through the water... More

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Carlisle
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

We'd never seen mangroves before, so this was cool, and the swimming was good, too. Boat tickets are sold at the same place as an open-air fast food restaurant right on the beach/dock, but the signs were only in Spanish, so it was not obvious to us. The person working there at the time also did not speak English, so... More

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Ponce, Puerto Rico
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

beautiful crystal clear waters...but be there early around 8 in the morning cause the boat leaves early and occupation is limited. bring food and everyhting u need cause theres is nothing to buy there.enjoy!

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New Richmond, Wisconsin
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 68 cities Reviews in 68 cities
126 helpful votes 126 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

We made our second trip to Gilligan's Island. This time on Easter weekend. We were very sad when we arrived at the ferry docks only to learn that people camped out since 9 PM Friday night to take the Saturday ferry. They are limited to taking 250 people per day so holidays sell out. This was a highlight of our... More

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Reading, PA
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Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013 via mobile

My partner and I enjoyed our trip to Gilligan's Island, after talking about it for years during trips to PR. Just too bad we had no snorkel gear and left our reef shoes at home in the closet! The bottom is rocky or has shells and broken coral at the bottom, so it can be a bit tough to walk.... More

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Kansas
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2013

We visited early in February. We had arrived and bought our ferry tickets at 11:30 for the 12:00 ferry and paid to have lunch delivered on the 1:00 ferry. The price was reasonable and the girl checking us in seemed nice enough. We needed to change clothes and get ready to go out to the island but at least 3... More

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

Definitely worth the trip. A $7 ferry will take you here from copamarina as well as from other locations. The water clarity is pretty remarkable here. There shore is covered with mangroves which provide plenty of shade. On the two occasions that I was here there was no surf to speak off. There are picnic tables as well as restrooms... More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

This is a very very small island, no people live there and no stores, just a perfect beach. you have to take a small boat ($7) and it takes about 10 min trip. stay in the island as many hours as you want and they will pick you up to get back (for the same price). worth it

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