La Parguera Cays & Mangroves
La Parguera
La Parguera, a fishing village in Lajas, is a short ride from Cabo Rojo. Boats glide through mangrove channels and coral islets, and you can swim and snorkel at Mata la Gata.
La Parguera is a seaside fishing village in Lajas, about 20 km east of Cabo Rojo, with many colorful wooden houses built over the water. Boats and water taxis from the pier can take visitors through the mangrove channels and out to nearby coral islets. Mata la Gata has a small beach and picnic shelters, and it is good for snorkeling among the fish. Playita Rosada is a shallow swimming area within the mangroves. Facilities on the islets are limited, so bring your own drinking water. The village has many restaurants, and in the evening you can join a bioluminescent bay night tour.
Opening hours
Pier approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Porta Coeli, San Germán
- Boquerón
- Cabo Rojo Lighthouse & Playa Sucia
- Cabo Rojo Salt Flats
- Guánica Dry Forest
- Combate Beach
- Buyé Beach
- Gilligan's Island (Cayos de Caña Gorda)