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La Parguera,  Lajas – Scuba, Fishing, Boating Recreation, Ecotourism in South Puerto Rico 

(45 minutes west of Ponce) Getting There

 

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The pastoral dry plains and the country road into La Parguera hardly prepare you for the surprises and curious contradictions of this sleepy bayside village in Lajas, Puerto Rico. A place of cays and quays, from La Parguera you reach the phosphorescent waters that glow at night and the continental shelf’s end, making for spectacular scuba diving and snorkeling. The village of La Parguera is built right up to the water's edge and lined with mangroves, so there are virtually no beaches — a plus, as you'll see here.

To enjoy La Parguera is to be a boat lover, an adventurer, a fisherman, a scuba diver, a birdwatcher, a lover of sangria and leisurely strolls, and quiet time with a book by a pool, soaking in sun and the caress of constant warm sea breezes. Most importantly for the longevity and ecological health of the area, enjoying La Parguera also entails a respect and wonder for nature.

 

For all the human activity and light development, La Parguera is a natural reserve and protected area by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources.  It is home to wild birds, live and developing coral reefs, mangroves, sea grasses and the Caribbean manatee, the green turtle, the hawksbill turtle and the leatherback turtle.

In short, La Parguera has it all for those looking for off-the-beaten-path sun, sea and relaxation. There are even beaches, you just need a boat or a kite board to get to them.


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