Mona Island is an amazing place to take a vacation. Some of the animals living there can't be found anywhere else in the world. There are beautiful beaches and caves to explore. The sea around the island has colorful fishes.
Mona Island is very small. The government of Puerto Rico takes care of the island and has made it a naturalreserve. That means the island's animals and plants are protected from being harmed by people. Mona Island is different from most places because people are not allowed to live there. Only a few park rangers (公园管理员) are able to stay.
The park workers' job is to keep Mona Island safe and beautiful. They insist that rules are followed. One rule is that only 100 people at a time can visit the island. That way, the park rangers can make sure the land and animals remain safe.
On the island, visitors can go to see the Mona Island iguana(美洲热带大蜥蜴)which lives only on Mona Island.
Also, visitors can come to the island to get a close-up view of many kinds of fish and other sea life. They can swim far below the surface. They use special equipment to be able to breathe underwater. Through the clear water, divers can see the bright colors of the fish.
Visitors can also explore caves. Some of the caves ' even have paintings and drawings on the walls. This artwork was made by the Arawak and Taino Indians who lived on the island hundreds of years ago.
After a full day of fun activities, visitors can settle in, listen to the night sounds, and view the stars in the huge sky. Because the island is far away from other places, it is surrounded by darkness, and the stars are easier to see. Visitors say that watching the stars is amazing. It's the perfect end to a perfect day.
