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Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
Lajas: La Parguera
World-class diving and a bioluminescent bay.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

This small village has some of Puerto Rico’s premier attractions: world-class diving, a nature reserve and a bioluminescent bay. Combining some of the clearest waters and best wall diving, this area is not to be missed by the serious diver.

The nearby bioluminescent bay (Bahía La Parguera), like the one in Vieques, is best seen on a moonless night. Any number of boats can take you from the main dock to Bahía La Parguera to watch the dinoflagellates (by the millions) emitting flashes of light that ... (more)
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Area 3Andy's Chalet & Guest House $70-175 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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$70-175, 13 Room Key
133 8th St.
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  • A chalet and guest house in charming La Parguera.
  • Close to the plaza, kiosks and the dock.
  • Come and see the Bioluminescent Bay.
  • A shimmering sea full of sparkling lights.
    • Area 3Estancia La Jamaca $75-95 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    $75-95, 13 Room Key
    Rt 304 Km 3.9.
    PRTC Endorsed Quality Award Rooms Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Pool Restaurants & Clubs
    A typical small country inn, great for relaxing.
  • Disconnect yourself from the rest of the world.
  • Peaceful, quiet & great for reading.
  • A paradise in the desert where you can hear the Coquí.
  • A short walk or drive to the plaza.
    • Area 3Parador Posada Porlamar $169-199 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    $169-199, 35 Room Key
    Rt 304 Km 3.3.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Honeymoon Packages Marinas Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool Restaurants & Clubs Watersports (misc.)
    A beautiful waterfront Parador (country inn) experience.
  • Quiet and cozy accommodations. Some with ocean views.
  • Bioluminescent Bay. Boat rentals. In-house dive shop.
  • La Pared, the best Caribbean cuisine in the southwest.
  • For those with high expectations, ask for our patio bar.
    • Area 3Parador Villa del Mar $89-99 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-221-2128
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    $89-99, 25 Room Key
    Rt 304 Int. Albizu Campo Ave.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages Restaurants & Clubs Watersports (misc.)
    You will be personally attended by our family.
  • High atop a hill overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
  • Enjoy views of Bioluminescent Bay. Near beaches.
  • Experience all kinds of aquatic sports.
  • A short drive or walk to all local attractions.
    • Area 3Parador Villa Parguera $90-112 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    $90-112, 74 Room Key
    Rt 304 Km 3.3.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Mesones Gastronómicos Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool
    We are located on the beautiful Bioluminescent Bay.
  • Restaurant offers seafood & international cuisine.
  • Convention center and meeting facilities.
  • Live music, dancing and shows on the weekends.
  • You will find lots of watersports nearby.
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 3Museo Rodante Que se Quedó en La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    Plaza San Pedro.
    "Mobile Museum that did not leave Parguera" by Rafi Ferrer.
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    Area 3Bioluminescent Bay (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    Boats leave from La Parguera dock.
    Great for a trip on a moonless night. Take one of the many local boats to Bahía La Parguera for a little dinoflagellate watching. Due to their delicate ecology, bioluminescent bays are rare.
    Area 3Channels (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    Off the coast of Parguera.
    An area where more than 30 mangrove cays and islands form ornate channels. On the weekend, locals often visit one of the mangrove areas for an impromptu gathering. Go to the dock by the plaza to arrange a trip.
    Area 3La Pared/The Wall (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-1660
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    A 20-mile long coral reef wall that runs parallel to the coast from Cabo Rojo to Guánica. A perfect spot for divers.
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    Area 3Playa Rosada (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-1660
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    Off Rt 324.
    Beaches
    A small beach just east of the town.
    Area 3Playas de La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-1660
    787-899-1335
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    Along Rt 124.
    Beaches Star Listing
    Boat rides from La Parguera are available to Mata La Gata, Caracoles and El Laurel beaches (all east of town). Other local beaches include Playa Rosada and Cayo Enrique.
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    CHECK Area 3Action Diveboat Innovation (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-383-5700CL
    Both Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
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    PRTC Endorsed Charters Children's Activities Diving-Certification Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling Diving-Night Diving-Reef Diving-Shore Diving-Wall Diving-Wreck Fishing Island Trips Kayaking Picnic Sailing & Watersports Snorkel Sightseeing Nature/Adventure Special-Needs Travelers
    Scuba, Snorkel, or Charter this 30 passenger USCG certified boat for whatever you want! 18.20530 N 65.38354 E (main office: Fajardo.)
    Area 3West Divers (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-899-3223
    Rt 304 Km 3.1.
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    Dive along a wall with a multi-level profile. The bottom starts at 60ft and incrementally drops to the sea floor. We stay between 70ft and 90ft or less. Looking for a little more adventure? Dive the reefs at night, it’s an exciting experience.
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Fishing Fishing
    Area 3Mahi-Mahi Tours & Fishing (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    PRTC Endorsed Fishing Snorkel
    Sportfish for Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Sailfish, Tuna, Wahoo and Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi). We offer excellent fishing options, trolling, stand up or fighting chair provided upon request.
    Area 3Parguera Fishing Charters (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-382-4698
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    Rt 304 Km 3.8.
    PRTC Endorsed Charters Fishing
    Half- or full-day deep-sea fishing charters for blue marlin, dorado, wahoo, and tuna on a 31' Bertram. Come and enjoy Fishing the unspoiled waters of the Caribbean Sea off the South West Coast of Puerto Rico.
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Forests Forests
    Area 3Parguera Nature Reserve (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-999-2200 ext 5158
    Rt 304, east of La Parguera.
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    Bird-Watching Hiking Mangroves Pool Reserve / Sanctuary Sailing & Watersports Snorkel
    One of the greatest coastal mangrove systems in Puerto Rico, great for bird-watching, snorkeling and small boat trips. Picnic area. Home to the Bioluminescent Bay in La Parguera.
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    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-851-7070
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    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Information Information
    Area 3Lajas Tourism Office - La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-1660
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    Top of Page Lajas: La Parguera: Marinas Marinas
    Area 3Club Náutico de La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    Located just east of Parguera.
    Traveling west on Rt. 324 turn left at the fork in the road at Rt 304.
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    CHECK Area 3Action Diveboat Innovation (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    787-383-5700CL
    Both Villa Marina & San Juan Marina.
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    PRTC Endorsed Charters Children's Activities Diving & Snorkeling Fishing Island Trips Kayaking Sailing & Watersports Snorkel Sightseeing Nature/Adventure Special-Needs Travelers
    Scuba, Snorkel or Charter this 30 passenger, USCG certified boat for whatever you want! 18.20530 N 65.38354 E (main office: Fajardo.)
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