Cayo Icacos is an uninhabited cay with no shops, shade buildings, or facilities. Packing right makes the difference between a great day and a rough one.
Quick Answer: For Cayo Icacos bring reef safe sunscreen, water shoes, a hat, plenty of water, and a waterproof phone case. The cay has no facilities, so most food and drinks come from your tour. Book a tour with lunch included.
The essentials
Reef safe sunscreen, the cay is in a marine reserve
Water shoes for the rocky beach and coral entry
A hat, sunglasses, and a rash guard for sun on the open cay
Plenty of water, there is nowhere to buy any
A waterproof phone case for photos in the water
Food and drinks
There are no shops on Icacos. If your tour does not include lunch, pack your own and ask if a cooler is allowed. All inclusive tours handle this for you.
Comfort items
Bring a beach towel, a dry bag for valuables, and cash for crew tips. A light cover up helps on the boat ride back as you dry off.
For snorkeling
Tours usually provide gear, but your own mask fits best. Add a defog solution so you can actually see the reef.
What to leave behind
Skip heavy jewelry and anything you cannot lose in the water. Leave non reef safe sunscreen at the hotel since it is discouraged in the reserve.
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