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A unique destination in Puerto Rico, La Parguera is known for its bioluminescent bays and eco-friendly adventures on the water. It sits on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico, about a two hour drive from the capital city of San Juan. It’s known for its amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities, quiet beaches, snorkeling and scuba diving, colorful houses and an iconic boardwalk. It’s a great place for a boat tour, fishing charter, or yacht charter when on vacation in Puerto Rico.
Yes, and it’s truly a magical experience. La Parguera is the only bioluminescent bay of Puerto Rico where you can actually swim in the water, experiencing the phenomenon of the glowing water thanks to the dinoflagellates in the water, which emit light when they are disturbed. It’s a nighttime swim unlike any other. Book a tour of the bioluminescent bays in La Parguera during your vacation.
The best way to see the bioluminescent bay in La Parguera is with a boat tour or a kayak tour. You’ll cruise out to the bay at night and can swim or see from onboard the vessel as the microorganisms illuminate the water all around you. It’s a natural phenomenon unique to Puerto Rico and only a few other Caribbean islands, so it’s 100% worth it to book a boat tour of the bio bay in La Parguera.