Laguna Grande, Puerto Rico
LA PARGUERA Lajas, Puerto Rico
that line the street, and Fajardo, a quaint fishing village. The town of Fajardo is surrounded by beaches and nature preserves that swell with marine wildlife including dolphins, manatees and turtles. The stunning landscape exposes dry forests and lovely shorelines to explore by day, and a glowing bio bay to explore by night. Check out Puerto Rico Bio Bay Tours for full moon kayak adventures. Witness the moonlight glimmer across the bay’s bioluminescent activity as you paddle through mangrove forests.
There’s just something mesmerizing about the waters of Puerto Rico. The island is a treasure trove when it comes to bioluminescence as it is home to three active bioluminescent destinations. On the island’s southwest side, just a two-hour drive from from San Juan, explore this twinkling bay along the town of Lajas. When the waters of this coastline are stirred up by waves, the dinoflagellates are at an all-time high — a common occurrence here. You’ll witness a natural light show as you venture into the dark on a nighttime tour. Paraguera Watersports offers a special tour where you can enjoy a sunset swim along the cay before kayaking to see the bio bay when the light fades. This is the only location where swimming is allowed.
Where to Dock: Puerto Del Rey Marina
MOSQUITO BAY Vieques, Puerto Rico Also known as Bahía Bioluminiscente, Mosquito Bay is on the southern coast of Vieques, one of Puerto Rico’s eastern islands. Many consider this destination to be the brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, containing up to 700,000 tiny dinoflagellates per gallon of water that live in a bay with a narrow mouth that prevents them from washing out to sea. Unlike Laguna Grande’s full moon tour, it’s best to visit during a different lunar cycle when the glowing micro-organisms are more visible. Book a two-hour Bio Bay tour in a transparent kayak with Taino Aqua Adventures, located in Esperanza, Vieques.
Where to Dock: Marina Pescaderia
LAGUNA GRANDE Fajardo, Puerto Rico On the other side of Puerto Rico lies Laguna Grande’s seaside sanctuary. On the way to your bioluminescent quest, check out three destinations: El Yunque, a nature preserve and towering mountain, Liquillo Beach, a lively beach town with great local food in bodegas and cantinas
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