puerto rico (kp4) · 2018. 6. 14. · 1.2 general information the kp4 sota association covers...

Summits on the Air – ARM for KP4

S73.1 1

Summits on the Air

Puerto Rico (KP4)

Association Reference Manual

Document Reference S73.1

Issue number 2.1

Date of issue 10th June 2018

Participation start date 1st September 2014

Authorised by SOTA MT Date: 10th June 2018

Association Manager Rafael Bonano, KP4RV

Summits-on-the-Air an original concept by G3WGV and developed with G3CWI

Notice

“Summits on the Air” SOTA and the SOTA logo are trademarks of the Programme. This document is copyright of the Programme.

All other trademarks and copyrights referenced herein are acknowledged.


S73.1 2

Table of contents. 1 ASSOCIATION REFERENCE DATA ........................................................................... 3

1.1 PROGRAMME DERIVATION................................................................................ 3 1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 4 1.3 RIGHTS OF WAY AND ACCESS ISSUES ............................................................ 5 1.4 MAPS AND NAVIGATION ..................................................................................... 5 1.5 SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................. 11 1.6 Environmental Issues .............................................................................................. 12 1.7 AWARDS ................................................................................................................ 12 1.8 DISCLAIMER ......................................................................................................... 12

2 SUMMIT REFERENCE DATA...................................................................................... 14

2.1 REGION REFERENCE – Cordillera West.............................................................. 14 2.1.1 Regional notes ................................................................................................. 14 2.1.2 Table of summits .............................................................................................. 14

2.2 REGION REFERENCE – Cordillera Central........................................................... 15 2.2.1 Regional notes.................................................................................................. 15 2.2.2 Table of summits .............................................................................................. 15

2.3 REGION REFERENCE – Cordillera East …............................................................ 16 2.3.1 Regional notes.................................................................................................. 16 2.3.2 Table of summits .............................................................................................. 16

2.4 REGION REFERENCE – Culebra Island ................................................................ 17 2.4.1 Regional notes.................................................................................................. 17 2.4.2 Table of summits .............................................................................................. 18

2.5 REGION REFERENCE – Vieques Island…............................................................ 19 2.5.1 Regional notes.................................................................................................. 19 2.5.2 Table of summits .............................................................................................. 20

Change Control

Date Version Details

1st September 2014 1.0 First formal issue of this document

24 September 2014 2.0 Change in Points

10th June 2018 2.1 Change of AM


S73.1 3

1 Association Reference Data

Association Puerto Rico – KP4

Commencement date 1 September 2014

Regions • Cordillera West (CW-xxx)

• Cordillera Central (CC-xxx)

• Cordillera East (CE-xxx)

• Culebra Island (CU-xxx)

• Vieques Island (VQ-xxx)

Association parameters 1

Summit operation criteria Operation must be within 25m vertically of the summit

Band 1, score 1 point

Summit altitude < 500 m ASL

Band 2, score 2 points

Summit altitude = >500 m ASL to 650 m ASL to 800 m ASL to 950 m ASL to 1050 m ASL

Seasonal bonus No

Bonus rationale N/A

Bonus N/A

Bonus period dates N/A

Association sponsored awards None

Association Manager Rafael Bonano, KP4RV, [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


S73.1 4

1.1 Programme derivation KP4 SOTA is an extension of similar programmes already active in other countries.

The summit database is unlikely to be complete. If you find a summit which you ’d like to add to SOTA-KP4, or you find a mistake in this ARM please contact the Association Manager. Summits cannot be counted for points until a reference number has been allocated by the Association Manager.

1 See General Rules for parameter definitions

1.2 General information

The KP4 SOTA Association covers summits within Puerto Rico, this includes the mainland, Vieques Island and Culebra Island. Desecheo Island is not included due to access restrictions. Mona Island is also not included because it has no SOTA summits. Puerto Rico (Spanish for "rich port") is an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands, the largest of which are Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. The main island of Puerto Rico is, by land area the smallest of the Greater Antilles. It ranks third in population among that group of four islands, which include Cuba, Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti), and Jamaica. Due to its location, Puerto Rico enjoys a tropical climate and is subject to hot weather all-year-round. The national language is Spanish but English is recognized as an official language as well. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has an area of 13,790 square kilometres (5,320 sq mi), of which 8,870 km2 (3,420 sq mi) is land and 4,921 km2 (1,900 sq mi) is water. The maximum length of the main island from east to west is 180 km (110 mi), and the maximum width from north to south is 65 km (40 mi).

The island is mostly mountainous with large coastal areas in the north and south. The main mountain range is called "La Cordillera Central" (The Central Range). The highest elevation in Puerto Rico, Cerro

de Punta 1,339 meters (4,393 ft), is located in this range.

Another important peak is El Yunque, one of the highest in the Sierra de Luquillo at the El Yunque National Forest, with an elevation of 1,065 m (3,494 ft).

Although English is spoken in the tourist areas, once you leave those areas, Spanish is the language of choice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archipelagohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vieques,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culebra,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_Antilleshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitihttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaicahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordillera_Central_%28Puerto_Rico%29http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_de_Puntahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerro_de_Puntahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Yunque,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Yunque_National_Foresthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Yunque_National_Forest


S73.1 5

1.3 Rights of way and access issues

Open access, cross country travel, and camping are generally permitted on State and National Forest land. Many heavy use areas have restrictions on camping, vehicle access, and trail use. In these cases, a permit is usually required and easily obtained.

If you plan to use Forest Service maintained roads to access a trailhead, contact the forest’s administrative office to be sure you will not face any locked gates.

State Parks, National Parks, and nature preserves are usually quite restrictive concerning use. Use only designated parking to access designated trails for travel to designated locations. Obtain all necessary entrance, hiking and camping permits.

Desecheo Island is closed to the public. This island refuge is closed to the public due to the presence of

unexploded military ordnance. Future access will be limited and will be contingent on cleanup of

ordnance and certification that the area is safe for public use.

1.4 Maps and navigation US Geological Survey (USGS) maps are considered the standard for backcountry travel. USGS topographic maps accurately represent the natural and manmade features of the land to stringent National Map Accuracy Standards.

USGS maps of the 7½ Minute Series (covering 7½ x 7½ minutes of geographic arc) show most maintained trails and contour intervals of 40 ft. at a scale of 1:24,000. Carrying these maps as a primary or backup source of navigation information is strongly recommended, even if you are familiar with the terrain. USGS maps of the 30 x 60 Minute Series, with a scale of 1: 100,000, are commonly referred to as “land use maps” and are useful in determining what lands are publicly and privately owned, and which government agency is responsible for managing a particular publicly owned area.

Please use the link below to find topographic maps for Puerto Rico etc. http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/%28ctype=areaDetails&xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd&carea=%24ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2%29/.do

http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(ctype=areaDetails&xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd&carea=$ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2)/.dohttp://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/(ctype=areaDetails&xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd&carea=$ROOT&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2)/.do


S73.1 6

SOTA KP4 Association Map

Cordillera West Region Map


S73.1 7

Central Region Map

Cordillera East Region Map


S73.1 8

PUERTO RICO - FEDERAL LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FLMA) CONTACTS: PR State PRHTA Zulma Marin Cordero Director Federal Aid Liaison mailto:[email protected] 787-721-8787, ext.: 1911, 1912,1913; direct: 787-725-2566 PR LPA Federal Coordination Office Nadgie Zea Federal Coordination Chief mailto:[email protected] 787-721-8787, ext.: 1604; direct: 787-729-1586 PR FHWA FHWA, EFLHD David Payne Access Program Manager [email protected] 571-434-1543 PR State PRHTA Zulma Marin Cordero Director Federal Aid Liaison mailto:[email protected] 787-721-8787, ext.: 1911, 1912,1913; direct: 787-725-2566 PR LPA Federal Coordination Office Nadgie Zea Federal Coordination Chief mailto:[email protected] 787-721-8787, ext.: 1604; direct: 787-729-1586 PR FHWA FHWA, EFLHD David Payne Access Program Manager [email protected] 571-434-1543 PR FLMA FWS Jo Ann Clark Regional Coordinator, Refuge Roads Program mailto:[email protected] 404-679-4114

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


S73.1 9

PR FLMA FWS Nathan Caldwell US Fish and Wildlife Service Transit and Trails Coordinator mailto:[email protected] 703-358-2205 PR FLMA USFS Jim Kozik Forest Highway Program Coordinator mailto:[email protected] 404-347-2470 PR FLMA USFS Rosana Barkawi Transportation System Development and FHWA Liaison Program Manager mailto:[email protected] 703-605-4509 PR FLMA DOD (non-USACE) Jason Cowin Senior Engineer/HND - SDDCTEA mailto:[email protected] 618-220-5229

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


S73.1

10

1.5 Safety considerations

Mountaineering is an inherently risky endeavour. The consequences of thoughtless actions can be tragic. While the risks you assume by participating in SOTA activities can never be dismissed, they can be greatly diminished through knowledge, preparation and experience.

Mountain roads are often unstable and subject to temporary closure. The condition of access roads through forest and park lands should be confirmed by contacting the managing agency.

The climate of Puerto Rico falls into the tropical climatic zone. Temperatures are moderate year-round, averaging near 80 °F (27 °C) in lower elevations and 70 °F (21 °C) in the mountains. Easterly trade winds pass across the island year-round. Puerto Rico has a rainy season which stretches from April into November. The mountains of the Cordillera Central are the main cause of the variations in the temperature and rainfall that occur over very short distances. The mountains can also cause wide variation in local wind speed and direction due to their sheltering and channelling effects adding to the climatic variation. About a quarter of the annual rainfall for Puerto Rico, on average, occurs during tropical cyclones, which are more frequent during La Niña events.

Puerto Rico experiences the Atlantic hurricane season, similar to the remainder of the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic oceans. On average, a quarter of its annual rainfall is contributed from tropical cyclones, which is more prevalent during periods of La Niña than El Niño. A cyclone of tropical storm strength passes near Puerto Rico, on average, every 5 years. A hurricane passes in the vicinity of the island, on average, every 11 years Summer is hot and humid, with Thunderstorms in the afternoon, especially in August and September, trade winds bring cool summer breezes in the north and east of Puerto Rico. Autumn Is the peak of the hurricane season, especially in September. It is very rainy in the autumn months, with frequent strong thunderstorms on the west coast and a lot of tropical waves and low pressure. Winter, in December cold fronts from the north cooling down temperatures and humidity, giving way to a more dry and pleasant climate. Spring. The Spring time usually start Dry and pleasant, March is the driest month in Puerto Rico with little precipitation in some part of the Island. In May starts the rainy season again, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. To view the current weather for Puerto Rico or to obtain additional weather-related information, please use the link below. http://www.srh.weather.gov/sju/

Desecheo Island is closed to the public. This island refuge is closed to the public due to the presence of

unexploded military ordnance. Future access will be limited and will be contingent on cleanup of

ordnance and certification that the area is safe for public use.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropicshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_windhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_windhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordillera_Central_%28Puerto_Rico%29http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropical_cyclonehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Ni%C3%B1ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricanehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Ni%C3%B1ohttp://www.srh.weather.gov/sju/


S73.1

11

1.6 Environmental considerations

FOLLOW ALL POSTED FIRE RESTRICTIONS OR YOU MAY END UP IN PRISON. This is not an exaggeration.

Desecheo Island is closed to the public. This island refuge is closed to the public due to the presence of unexploded military ordnance. Future access will be limited and will be contingent on cleanup of ordnance and certification that the area is safe for public use. Check with the administering agencies and NEVER violate these restrictions.

For additional information about Desecheo Island please contact:

Susan Silander, Project Leader Caribbean Islands NWR Complex Desecheo NWR P.O. Box 510 Boquerón, PR 00622 Phone: 787/851 7258 Fax: 787/255 6725 E-mail: mailto:[email protected]

1.7 Awards There are no Association-specific awards at this time.

1.8 Disclaimer

Hiking, hill-walking and rock-climbing are potentially dangerous activities. The SOTA Management

Team and their associates assume no responsibility for accidents.

Participants must be competent to undertake their proposed Expedition and must carry suitable

equipment, taking account of the terrain, weather conditions, etc. Activators take part in the Programme

entirely at their own risk and the Programme in its entirety shall accept no responsibility for injury, loss

of life or any other loss. Activators are reminded that hill climbing is an inherently hazardous activity.

Accidents can and do happen in the mountains and the risk is neither increased nor mitigated by the

SOTA programme.

Each participant does so at his or her own risk, and must decide, on the basis of their own ability,

whether an objective is achievable. The listing of a summit in the reference does not mean that it is

easy to reach, and it is always worth seeking local advice for all but the simplest of the expeditions.

mailto:[email protected]


S73.1

12

1.9 Summit Definition All summits for the KP4 Association use the SOTA definition of a summit, which can be found in the General Rules document. For those Associations where maps use feet rather than meters for elevation (such as the United States of America), a value of 500 feet is used as the near-equivalent of 150 meters.

1.9.1 Geologic areas referenced in Regional Notes

All Puerto Rico SOTA KP4 Summit Association Information was taken from the highest elevation point

with the required prominence. All prominence points were derived from GIS analysis software using

SRTM digital elevation data analysis and visualized on a Google Earth Map.


S73.1

13

2. Summit Reference Data 2.1 Region Reference – Cordillera West - CW

Association Puerto Rico (KP4)

Region Cordillera West (KP4/CW-xxx)

Region manager Refer to Association Manager

2.1.1 Regional notes

The summits of the Cordil lera West Region (CW) include parts of:

Mayaguez District

Ponce District

Arecibo Dist rict .

2.1.2 Table of CW Summits

Ref. Summit Name Alt

(m)

Alt

(ft)

Prom.

(m) Latitude Longitude

Valid From

(D/M/Y)

Valid To

(D/M/Y) Score

KP4/CW-001 Monte Guilarte 1177 3862 409 18.14163 -66.76906 09/01/2014 10

KP4/CW-002 Portugues West 1041 3415 225 18.13041 -66.69818 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CW-003 Cerro Roncador 925 3036 306 18.23305 -66.75962 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CW-004 Maricao South 893 2929 208 18.14453 -66.98005 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CW-005 S062 881 2890 166 18.18831 -66.89782 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CW-006 Maricao North 651 2136 151 18.19729 -66.98475 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CW-007 Aguada South 361 1183 214 18.31635 -67.17827 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-008 Penuelas South 360 1182 177 18.03927 -66.70215 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-009 Cerro Gordo 339 1112 168 18.29602 -67.09026 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-010 Cerro Mariquita 296 971 266 18.00022 -67.11087 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-011 Guayanilla North 282 924 176 18.04199 -66.78370 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-012 Monte Grande 260 852 154 18.07252 -67.09686 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CW-013 Barina South 221 726 161 17.97872 -66.84258 09/01/2014 1


S73.1

14

2.2 Region Reference – Cordillera Central - CC


Region Cordillera Central (KP4/CC-xxx)



The summits of the Cordillera Central Region (CC) include parts of:

Ponce District

Arecibo District

Guayama District

San Juan District

Bayamon District

2.2.2 Table of CC Summits

Ref. Summit Name Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom. (m)

Latitude Longitude Valid From (D/M/YY)

Valid To (D/M/YY)

Score

KP4/CC-001 Cerro de Punta 1338 4389 1308 18.17281 -66.59145 08/01/2014 10

KP4/CC-002 Tres Picachos South 1195 3920 277 18.20467 -66.53712 09/01/2014 10

KP4/CC-003 Cerro El Bolo 1081 3548 257 18.16707 -66.49633 09/01/2014 10

KP4/CC-004 S034 1037 3402 203 18.19282 -66.45662 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CC-005 Vegas Arriba West 975 3200 175 18.16309 -66.69635 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CC-006 Jayuya North 972 3189 195 18.23978 -66.59367 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CC-007 S038 970 3184 197 18.23594 -66.33112 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CC-008 S040 951 3120 194 18.20179 -66.41627 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CC-009 La Torrecilla 933 3062 201 18.20159 -66.33238 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CC-010 S060 927 3041 168 18.18271 -66.65224 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CC-011 Cerro Prieto 925 3035 178 18.19718 -66.66295 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CC-012 Aibonito South 858 2814 214 18.09583 -66.23263 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CC-013 Pellejas East 741 2430 150 18.20030 -66.68200 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CC-014 S078 700 2295 152 18.12482 -66.39543 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CC-015 Cerro Viento Caliente 674 2210 226 18.17525 -66.21138 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CC-016 Cerro la Tiza 647 2123 222 18.24186 -66.18567 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-017 Cerro Petronila 628 2060 206 18.11468 -66.43100 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-018 S064 614 2015 162 18.06960 -66.27581 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-019 Casa Grande Mtn 607 1990 282 18.28952 -66.66040 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-020 S058 600 1967 168 18.21451 -66.17592 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-021 Cerro de los Cielos 567 1860 151 18.05470 -66.22515 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-022 Cerro Marquesa 506 1660 188 18.27918 -66.11144 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CC-023 Cerro La Montería 480 1575 157 18.12872 -66.46613 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CC-024 Cerro Presidio 457 1500 174 18.05135 -66.32461 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CC-025 Collores East 457 1500 157 18.08983 -66.52589 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CC-026 Cupey South 310 1018 194 18.3144 -66.0582 09/01/2014 1


S73.1

15

KP4/CC-027 Mariano Colon South 299 981 153 18.00885 -66.32736 09/01/2014 1


S73.1

16

2.3 Region Reference – Cordillera East


Region Cordillera East (KP4/CE-xxx)



The summits of the Cordillera East Region (CE) include parts of:

Guayama District

Humacao District

San Juan District

Carolina District

2.3.2 Table of CE Summits

Ref. Summit Name Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom. (m)


Valid To (D/M/YY)

Score

KP4/CE-001 El Yunque 1065 3494 268 18.31050 -65.79131 09/01/2014 10

KP4/CE-002 El Toro 1054 3459 933 18.27239 -65.82934 09/01/2014 10

KP4/CE-003 Pico del Este 1035 3397 280 18.26910 -65.75907 09/01/2014 8

KP4/CE-004 Cerro La Santa South 902 2960 326 18.10911 -66.05041 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CE-005 Cerro de la Tabla 863 2830 236 18.05176 -66.12517 09/01/2014 6

KP4/CE-006 S063 786 2580 164 18.04217 -66.15096 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CE-007 Cerro Tumbado 747 2450 161 18.02203 -66.09530 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CE-008 Cerro Las Piñas 739 2426 219 18.15245 -66.08040 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CE-009 Cerro Yaurel 674 2210 171 18.03802 -66.05322 09/01/2014 4

KP4/CE-010 Yabucoa Mtn 521 1708 254 18.02788 -65.86906 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CE-011 Cerro La Pandura 501 1645 152 18.03236 -65.89945 09/01/2014 2

KP4/CE-012 S044 489 1603 189 18.04118 -65.94164 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-013 Maunabo South 479 1570 252 17.99279 -65.94316 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-014 S037 462 1517 198 18.28012 -65.94312 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-015 Las Piedras 362 1189 230 18.19105 -65.83814 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-016 Gurabo South 322 1058 155 18.22820 -65.97448 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-017 S061 311 1019 166 18.24253 -65.67745 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-018 Cerro Corozal 280 920 154 18.27984 -65.66950 09/01/2014 1

KP4/CE-019 Caguas North 261 857 160 18.26764 -66.02708 09/01/2014 1


S73.1

17

2.4 Region Reference – Culebra Island


Region Culebra Island (KP4/CU-xxx)



Culebra is an archipelago located off the east coast of the mainland. It consists of the main island and twenty-three smaller islands that lie off its coast. The largest of these cays are: Culebrita to the east, Cayo Norte to the northeast, and Cayo Luis Peña and Cayo Lobo to the west. The smaller islands include Cayo Ballena, Cayos Geniqui, Arrecife Culebrita, Las Hermanas, El Mono, Cayo Lobito, Cayo Botijuela, Alcarraza, Los Gemelos, and Piedra Steven. Islands in the archipelago are arid, meaning they have no

rivers or streams. All of the fresh water is brought from Puerto Rico via Vieques.

Culebra is characterized by an irregular topography resulting in a long intricate shoreline. The island is approximately 7 by 5 miles (11 by 8 km). The coast is marked by cliffs, sandy coral beaches and mangrove forests. Inland, the tallest point on the island is Mount Resaca, with an elevation of 650 feet

(198 m), followed by Balcón Hill, with an elevation of 541 feet (164.9 m).

The Culebra National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. It is part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which is a unit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Culebra is a popular weekend tourist destination for Mainland Puerto Ricans, Americans and residents of Vieques. Because of the "arid" nature of the island there is no run-off from rivers or streams resulting in

very clear waters around the archipelago.

Culebra has many beautiful beaches including Flamenco Beach (Playa Flamenco), rated third best beach in the world for 2014 by Tripadvisor. It can be reached by shuttle buses from the ferry. The beach extends for a mile of white coral sand and is framed beautifully by arid tree-covered hills. The beach is

also protected by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources as a marine wildlife reserve.

Other beaches are only accessible by private car or boats. Of the smaller islands, only Culebrita and Luis Peña permit visitors and can be accessible via water taxis from Culebra. Hiking and nature photography are encouraged on the small islands. However, activities which would disturb the nature reserves are prohibited, e.g. camping, littering and motor vehicles. Camping, however, is allowed on Playa Flamenco throughout the year. Reservations are recommended. The island of Culebra can be reached through private boats, ferry, or airplane. Ferry service is available from Fajardo. Ferries make several trips a day to the main island for an approximate fare of $4.50 (round trip).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archipelagohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culebritahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayo_Nortehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayo_Luis_Pe%C3%B1ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cayo_Lobo&action=edit&redlink=1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caribbean_Islands_National_Wildlife_Refuge_Complexhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Fish_and_Wildlife_Servicehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vieques,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Department_of_Natural_and_Environmental_Resources&action=edit&redlink=1http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culebritahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayo_Luis_Pe%C3%B1ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cayo_Luis_Pe%C3%B1ahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fajardo,_Puerto_Rico


S73.1

18

2.4.2 Table of CU Summits

Ref. Summit

Name

Alt

(m)

Alt

(ft)

Prom.

(m) Latitude Longitude

Valid From

(D/M/YY)

Valid To

(D/M/YY) Score

KP4/CU-001 Monte Resaca 194 638 186 18.32346 -65.29031 09/01/2014 1


S73.1

19

2.5 Region Reference – Vieques Island


Region Vieques Island (KP4/VQ-xxx)



Vieques , in full Isla de Vieques, is an island municipality of Puerto Rico in the northeastern Caribbean, part of an island grouping sometimes known as the Spanish Virgin Islands. Vieques is part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and retains strong influences from 400 years of Spanish presence in the

island.

Vieques lies about 8 miles (13 km) east of the Puerto Rican mainland, and measures about 21 miles (34 km) long by 4 miles (6 km) wide. Its one main town Isabel Segunda (sometimes written "Isabel II"), the administrative center on the northern side of the island. At peak, the population of Vieques is around 14,000.

Vieques measures about 21 miles (34 km) east-west, and three to four miles (5 km) north-south. It has a land area of 52 square miles (130 km2) and is located about ten miles (16 km) to the east of Puerto Rico. To the north of Vieques is the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south the Caribbean. The island of Culebra is about 10 miles (16 km) north of Vieques, and the US Virgin Islands lie to the east. Vieques and Culebra, together with various small islets, make up the so-called Spanish Virgin Islands, sometimes known as the

Passage Islands.

The lands previously owned by the Navy have been turned over to the U.S. National Fish and Wildlife Service and the authorities of Puerto Rico and Vieques for management. The immediate bombing range area on the eastern tip of the island suffers from severe contamination, but the remaining areas are mostly open to the public, including many beautiful beaches that were inaccessible to civilians while the

military was conducting training maneuvers.

Snorkeling is excellent, especially at Blue Beach (Bahía de la Chiva). Aside from archeological sites, such as La Hueca, and deserted beaches, a unique feature of Vieques is the presence of two pristine bioluminescent bays, including Mosquito Bay. Vieques is also famous for its feral paso fino horses, which roam free over parts of the island. These are descended from stock originally brought by European colonizers.

In 2011, Trip Advisor listed Vieques among the Top 25 Beaches in the World, writing, "If you prefer your beaches without the accompanying commercial developments, Isla de Vieques is your tanning turf, with

more than 40 beaches and not one traffic light."

Vieques is served by Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport, which currently accommodates only small propeller-driven aircraft. Services to the island run from San Juan's Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, Ceiba Airport or Isla Grande Airport (20- to 30-minute flight). Flights are also available between

Vieques and Saint Croix and Saint Thomas.

Also, a ferry runs from Fajardo several times a day. The ferry service is administered by the Autoridad de

Transporte Marítimo (ATM) in Puerto Rico.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Virgin_Islandshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabel_Segunda,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culebra,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/US_Virgin_Islandshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_Virgin_Islandshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bioluminescencehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TripAdvisorhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rivera_Rodr%C3%ADguez_Airporthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan,_Puerto_Ricohttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airporthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Mu%C3%B1oz_Mar%C3%ADn_International_Airporthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Luis_Ribas_Dominicci_Airporthttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Croix,_U.S._Virgin_Islandshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Thomas,_U.S._Virgin_Islandshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fajardo,_Puerto_Rico


S73.1

20

2.5.2 Table of VQ Summits

Ref. Summit Name

Alt (m)

Alt (ft)

Prom. (m)


Valid To (D/M/YY)

Score

KP4/VQ-001 Mt. Pirata 290 950 285 18.09317 -65.55121 09/01/2014 1

puerto rico (kp4) · 2018. 6. 14. · 1.2 general information the kp4 sota association covers...

Documents