24 hours in La Parguera
The essentials: one cay, one sunset and the bay at night.
The plan
Breakfast and confirm your trip
Confirm departure and pickup times with your operator. Buy ice, water and something to eat: there are no stores on the cays.
One cay, no rush
Cayo Caracoles or Mata La Gata are the best first picks. Calm, shallow water, good for spending several hours.
Back for lunch on the waterfront
Head back to town for seafood by the water. It's also a good time to get out of the sun.
Sunset
The waterfront is the best place to watch it, and the evening buzz starts to pick up.
The bioluminescent bay
Book ahead. If you can choose your date, look for a night with little moonlight.
Book tours ahead on weekends and in high season, and confirm the same day in case the weather changes.
Where to sleep to make this work
This itinerary assumes you're staying in town. Stay at Marietta Keys and start your day steps from the action: trips leave early and bay tours come back at night.
A full day
Stay at Marietta Keys
Start your day steps from the action, in the heart of La Parguera.