Villa
Lajas · Southwest Puerto Rico
Discover La Parguera
Cays, crystal-clear water, great food, adventure and glowing nights. Everything you need to discover one of the most special places in southwest Puerto Rico.
Stay in the heart of La Parguera with Marietta Keys
Start your adventure
It all starts in La Parguera
A seaside town full of life, flavor and adventure, surrounded by some of the most beautiful cays in the Caribbean. Here you can start the day out on a boat, go snorkeling or kayaking, watch the sunset over the water and end the night in the glow of the bioluminescent bay.
Explore the cays
Cayo Caracoles, Cayo Enrique, Mata La Gata, Cayo Laurel, Cayo Májimo and Cayo Collado: six cays surrounded by Caribbean water.
See the guide →
Bioluminescent Bay
Discover one of Puerto Rico's most extraordinary natural wonders.
How to visit →
Water adventures
Kayaking, snorkeling, diving, boat tours, fishing and private charters.
See operators →
Flavors of La Parguera
Restaurants, seafood, Puerto Rican food, bars, tapas and something for every taste.
Where to eat →La Parguera is known for its waterfront strip of restaurants, bars, kiosks and craft stalls — and, unlike other beach towns, its best places to enjoy the water are out on the cays that surround it.
Marietta Keys · La Parguera
Where to stay
Stay where the experience begins
After a day exploring La Parguera, you don't have to go far. Marietta Keys puts you close to the cays, the tours, the restaurants and everything happening in town.
The villas
The villas at Marietta Keys
Five private villas in the heart of town, each named after one of the cays around La Parguera.
Villa
Villa
Cayo Turrumote
Villa
Playita Rosada
Villa
Cayo Laurel
Villa
Cayo Collado
Things to do in La Parguera
Your next adventure starts here
Local operators that leave from town for the cays, the bay and the reefs.
Parguera Water Sports Adventures
(787) 646-6777
Mareaito Charters LLC
(787) 608-6126
Pura Vida en Parguera
(787) 932-5635
Hook'd on Adventure
(787) 673-6386
Paradise Scuba & Snorkeling Center
(787) 899-7611
Fondo de Cristal Tours & Boat Rental
(787) 899-5891
Caribbean Chiliboats
(787) 397-7453
Kayaking Parguera
(787) 320-4941
Parguera Kayak Rental & Bioluminescent Tours
(939) 344-5023
Glassbottom Kayaking & Tours
(787) 710-1477
Gina's Johnny's Boats
(787) 295-7644
Eco Water Adventure
(787) 412-3877
Alelí Tours
(787) 390-6086
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Local operators listed for information only. Confirm schedules, prices and availability directly with each business.
Cays guide
Cayo Caracoles
One of the most visited cays, with shallow water and mangroves.
See the cay guide →
Bioluminescent bay
Nights that glow
One of Puerto Rico's three bioluminescent baysThe glow comes from microorganisms called dinoflagellates, which flash when the water moves. Just run your hand through the water and watch the blue light follow it.
Local tip
“Nights with little moonlight usually offer the best conditions to see the bioluminescence.”
Where to eat
Taste La Parguera
From fresh seafood and Puerto Rican cooking to tapas, pizza, cocktails and casual bites, La Parguera has something for every craving.
See restaurants on the map
Nature reserve
A place worth protecting
La Parguera is part of a Nature Reserve of mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass beds. It stretches along the southwest coast and protects ecosystems of great ecological value.
- Leave no trash.
- Don't touch or damage coral.
- Respect the mangroves and marine life.
- Follow the instructions of operators and authorities.
Plan your trip
Everything you need to know before you come
Weather & what to bring
Sunscreen, water, water shoes and light clothing. The sun is strong out on the water.
See the guide →
How to book tours
Call the local operators in the directory directly and confirm availability.
See operators →Itineraries
How much time do you have?
Ready-made plans to make the most of your visit, whether it's one day or a whole weekend.
24h
24 hours in La Parguera
The essentials: one cay, one sunset and the bay at night.
2d
A weekend
Time to get out on the water, eat well and explore at an easy pace.
3d
3 days in La Parguera
Several cays, snorkeling, good food and downtime.
Couples
La Parguera for couples
Sunsets, waterfront dinners and glowing nights.
Family
La Parguera with kids
Calm water, glass-bottom boats and safe beaches.
Adventure
For adventurers
Diving, long-distance kayaking and quieter cays.
La Parguera in pictures
What it looks like
Cays, mangroves, sunsets and glowing nights — photographed in La Parguera.
Useful information
Information you may need during your visit
Health care, groceries, gas, cash and parking near town. Search by name or by what you need.
911Emergencies on land
Police, fire, ambulance USCGEmergencies on the water
Coast Guard · (833) 453-1267 · 24 h
Police, fire, ambulance USCGEmergencies on the water
Coast Guard · (833) 453-1267 · 24 h
Health
Hospital de la Concepción
San Germán
Health
Lajas Health Center
Lajas
Health
Migrant Health Center Lajas
Lajas
Pharmacies
Farmacia San Pedro
Lajas
Pharmacies
Pharmamax
Lajas
Groceries
M&M Supermarket
In town · PR-304
Groceries
Supermercado Mr. Special
237 Calle Flamboyán, Lajas
Groceries
Selectos Lajas
Carr. 315, Lajas
Gas stations
Ecomaxx
Ave. Los Pescadores, in town
Gas stations
Texaco Parguera 660
Open 24 hours
Gas stations
Sunoco
PR-303 · open 24 hours
Cash & services
FirstBank ATM
Inside M&M Supermarket, PR-304 km 3.2
Cash & services
Banco Popular Lajas
Calle 65 Infantería 34, Lajas · ATM on site
Cash & services
Laundromat JJ Parguera
Laundromat · Ave. Los Pescadores · 24 hours
Parking
La Parguera parking
78 C. Ángel Luis López
Parking
Parking La Parguera
82 C. Ángel Luis López
Parking
Unnamed parking lot
Plus Code XWGX+GXG
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Before you arrive
The practical stuff, at a glance
Nearby airports
- Mayagüez (MAZ)~45 min · 40 km
- Ponce (PSE)~50 min · 65 km
- Aguadilla (BQN)~1 h 10 min · 69 km
- San Juan (SJU)2 h – 2 h 30 min · 175 km
Times without traffic. Renting a car is the most practical way to get around.
Tolls
Some highways, like PR-52 from San Juan, charge electronic tolls through AutoExpreso. Ask your rental company how they bill it.
Documents & currency
A U.S. territory: if you're coming from the United States, you don't need a passport. Currency: U.S. dollar.
Electricity
120 V, type A and B outlets, same as in the United States.
Hurricane season
From June 1 to November 30. Keep an eye on the forecast and check your booking's cancellation policy.
Bring cash
Many boat operators and kiosks don't take cards. There's an ATM inside M&M Supermarket.
Emergencies
If you need help
911
Emergency number in Puerto Rico
Call 911
Police, fire and ambulance. Works from any phone, even without an active plan.
Puerto Rico Police — Lajas District
See location and phoneLajas Municipal Police
See location and phoneLajas Fire Department
See location and phoneMunicipal Emergency Medical Services
See location and phoneMunicipal Emergency Management Office
See location and phonePolice Marine Unit
See location and phoneIn an emergency, always dial 911 first. The links open each agency's Google Maps listing with its current phone number and address.
La Parguera is best when you stay
Make Marietta Keys your home base and discover everything this corner of the Caribbean has to offer.