Parguera Water Sports Adventures
(787) 646-6777
Cayo Collado
Very shallow turquoise water and sandbars among the mangroves.
Cayo Collado stands out for how shallow and clear the water around it is. The surrounding sandbars let you stand quite far from shore, which makes it comfortable for groups with kids or anyone who isn't a confident swimmer.
Directions
Only by water, from town. As with other less-visited cays, it's best to arrange it with your operator before you head out.
Things to do
- Stand in shallow water on the sandbars.
- Easy snorkeling around the mangroves.
- Kayak through the sheltered areas between cays.
- Photography: the contrast between white sand and turquoise water is striking.
Tips
- Because it's so shallow, the sun reflects hard off the sand: wear sunscreen and a shirt.
- Don't step on coral or drag your feet over the living seabed.
- Bring everything you'll need.
- Arrange your pickup; fewer boats come by than at the main cays.
How to visit
You can only get there by water. Arrange drop-off and pickup with a local operator before you go — there are no services and cell coverage isn't guaranteed on the cays.
Who can take you
These operators leave from La Parguera's waterfront for the cays. See the full directory →
Operators
Trips to the cays
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
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What it looks like out there
Photographed at Cayo Collado.
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