Mata La Gata

Mata La Gata is the cay most people associate with a beach day in La Parguera. Unlike other cays in the area, it has a dock and facilities designed for visitors, which makes it the most practical choice for groups or families with kids.

Directions

By water from the town waterfront. It's one of the usual stops for boats touring the cays, and several operators offer round-trip service with an agreed pickup time.

Things to do

• Spend the day: it's the cay best set up for long stays.
• Swim in the sheltered area by the dock.
• Snorkel over the rocky areas around the cay.
• Have lunch outdoors — many visitors bring their own food.

Tips

• Check with your operator on the state of the facilities before you go: they change over time and after storm seasons.
• Agree on a pickup time before you get off the boat.
• Shade: arrive early if you want a good spot, or bring an umbrella.
• It's the busiest cay on weekends.

Who can take you

These operators leave from La Parguera's waterfront for the cays. See the full directory →