The direct translation of Isla de Mano from Spanish to English is 'Hand Island' or 'Island of Hand.' The island itself is a very mountainous island with only one point of entry from sea level on the southern side with several rocks sticking out of the shallow water, the island is located North by North-West of Caracas. It is not part of the Pirate Isles. The island has five main areas with a road covering just about all of them.