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Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
Lajas: La Parguera
World-class diving and a bioluminescent bay.
By:Travel and 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
787-899-0000
787-899-0000FX
$70-175, 13 Room Key
133 8th St.
PRTC Endorsed Apartment/Condos Rooms Air conditioned Kitchens in some/all units Marinas Pool Restaurants & Clubs Watersports (misc.)
Stay with us during your business or vacation trip.
  • 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
    787-899-6162
    787-899-6162FX
    $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
    787-899-4015
    787-899-5558FX
    $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
    787-899-4265
    787-221-2128
    787-899-4832FX
    $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
    787-899-7777
    787-899-3975
    787-899-6040FX
    $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.
    • Area 3Torres de la Parguera Hotel $95-170 (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-808-0808
    787-808-0800FX
    $95-170, 17 Room Key
    Rt 304 Km 3.1.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Kitchens in some/all units Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs Watersports (misc.)
    A beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of La Parguera
  • Spectacular view of Caribbean Sea & Bioluminescent Bay
  • Unique architecture, wood furniture and Puerto Rican art.
  • Rooms and suites with balcony, A/C, cable TV, blower.
  • Saltwater pool. Aquatic activities. Meeting facilities.
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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
    Bioluminescent Bay Photo 787-899-1660
    787-899-1335
    787-899-1860FX
    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
    Channels Photo 787-899-1660
    787-899-1335
    787-899-1860FX
    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
    787-899-1335
    787-899-1860FX
    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
    787-899-1335
    787-899-1860FX
    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
    787-899-1860FX
    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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    CHECK Area 3West Divers (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
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    Click here to see these special offers:
    $250.00 Package: La Parguera Diving and Accommodation Combos
    $345.00 Package: Dive La Parguera: 5 Days of Boat Diving with 2 Tanks per Day
    West Divers Photo 0013 787-899-3223
    Rt 304 Km 3.1.
    www.westdiverspr.com
    PRTC Endorsed Diving-Certification Diving-Nitrox (EAN) Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling Diving-Night Diving-Reef Diving-Shore Diving-Wall Diving-Wreck Kayaking Snorkel
    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
    787-630-9380
    787-642-2627
    787-264-1579FX
    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
    787-382-4698
    787-899-4698
    787-899-4698FX
    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
    Parguera Nature Reserve Photo 787-899-7484
    787-999-2200 ext 5158
    Rt 304, east of La Parguera.
    www.drna.gobierno.pr
    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
    Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
    787-851-7070
    787-851-7096FX
    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Official PRTC Information Center designed to welcome you and provide you with current, accurate information.
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    Area 3Lajas Tourism Office - La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-1660
    787-899-1335
    787-899-1860FX
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    Area 3Club Náutico de La Parguera (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    Club Náutico de La Parguera Photo 787-899-5590
    787-899-0040FX
    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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    Area 3El Manglar Bar & Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Lajas: La Parguera
    787-899-4742
    787-899-4742FX
    10 Ave.Los Pescadores. Centro Comercial El Muelle.
    Restaurant Club Breakfast Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Italian, Seafood, Steak. Club: Bohemian, Jazz, Salsa, Merengue.
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