San Pedro de Macoris
‘The only tenable anchorage at San Pedro de Macoris’ Don’t breathe too deeply!
18° 25.00N 69°18.46W
17.5 nm from Port of Andres (Boca Chica)
Navigational Note: As you approach (going east) to the west of San Pedro de Macoris at 18° 25’N 69°19’W beware of the mooring buoys for ships waiting to go into the port, they present a sizable hazard especially at night. (18° 25’N 69°19’W’)
Entry into the river is well marked with buoys which need to be followed since there is a semi intact breakwater to the east side of entry and shallows along the east shore together with underwater debris. The mud bottom is churned up by the sugar refineries upstream and also a floating power plant to the port side of the entry.
This industrialization has led to muddy water, poor air quality and a bad smell. You may however choose to anchor 200 yards short of the bridge on the eastside of the river but we do not suggest this harbor for cruising sailors, it literally STINKS!
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