Top Things to do in Lajas
7 Things to Do in Lajas That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Lajas, Puerto Rico including La Parguera, Papayo Divers, Cayo Caracoles, Johnny's Boats, Nomad Puerto Rico, Eco Water Adventure, Kayaking Parguera.
Restaurants in Lajas
1. La Parguera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 234 reviews
A tiny village by the sea full of homey bed and breakfast inns.
Reviewed By Lou V - Carle Place, New York
La Parguera is a lovely seaside community on the south west corner of the island. The water is beautifully clear and many dive sites are within reasonable reach. Don't miss diving the 'Wall'. The vertical drop send you from 100' to 6000' deep in the blink if an eye. I highly recommend.
2. Papayo Divers
Overall Ratings
5 based on 43 reviews
Dive With Papayo Divers will have the best diving in The Wall , one of the wonders of the marine world consisting of 22 nautical miles from Cabo Rojo to Guanica. Snorkeling You can enjoy the marine life in shallow water.
Reviewed By Jesus R
This was recommended by a friend in Natural Wonders PR and they hit the spot it was an amazing experience filled with knowledge but overall fun! The glow was absolutely beautiful and aside from the other places in Puerto Rico this one actually glowed!! I had the best experience ever thanks to Richie! It was an awesome night!! Papayo Divers is the place to pick for a BioBay experience of your life!
3. Cayo Caracoles
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By j3susr0man - Fajardo, Puerto Rico
A must. If you are in the are you can't miss this little cay. Clear water ,not deep at all. Fun and relaxing. A lot to see near the vegetation.
4. Johnny's Boats
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By 10-FT-STOP - Flowery Branch, Georgia
You cannot miss the dock for Johnny's Boats while on the plaza in La Parguera. Gina is now taking on more of the business which is evident in revitalized and colorful signage and advertising on the boats. As with most things in Parguera, the rates have also increased.
While we were there, we took advantage of the boat rentals for visiting the cayos. And, we chartered a boat with a Captain one afternoon for a guided tour involving a larger group for which we idled along the floating homes, motored out to the cayos and floated through the mangrove canals. Thank you, Captain David, for a fun trip.
Put Johnny's Boats on your list of must-do's while in Parguera.
5. Nomad Puerto Rico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Monica G - Sunnyvale, California
We had a great time kayaking in the warm waters of the Caribbean and swimming in the sparkling waters of the bio bay. Kudos to Cris, our guide, for providing a well rounded experience. From initial contact, Cris was courteous, professional, and prompt in responding to our calls and answering our questions. Cris followed up via email and text with confirmations, directions, and additional information prior to the tour. He is very easy going and will make you feel safe in the water.
Our group consisted of people varying in ages from 5 yrs. old to 71yrs old. How do you manage such a diverse group at night in the dark on kayaks? My mom (71 yrs old) was in a kayak with our daughter (7 yrs old) and they were 'pulled' by Cris who was in another kayak. They could row, but really didn't have to since Cris was great at just taking them along. On another kayak, my husband, our 5 yr. old daughter, and myself followed.
Before starting Cris gave basic instructions on how to row and some safety rules to follow. We proceeded on kayaking out to the canals while dusk fell. The view was great. Along the way Cris would answer any questions and would comment on what we were seeing. Once you pass a tunnel of mangroves, you arrive in the lagoon. Cris gave a very educational and fun talk about the organisms that make the bio bay glow, other fish in the area, geography, and much more. He even brings along an ipad to show pictures of various fish. All this under a star lit sky. Oh, and Cris even showed us many constellations with a super cool pointer light he has.
I have to be honest, the main reason for me for taking the tour was to swim in the bio lagoon. I grew up in Puerto Rico and had visited La Parguera many times, but always in a boat were they drag water in a bucket for you to see. But I just had to swim in the water. Well, once we were in the lagoon, I got a little scared. Did I really want to jump in there? It was dark. When Cris said we could jump in, my 7 yr old just said "I want to!" and jumped right in. I had to follow her, you know, to 'protect' her. It was great! The water is warm and the more you move around the water the more 'spark' you see. Both my husband and 5 yr. old also swam. To my surprise, my very adventurous mom did not join us in the water. She later regretted this and still regrets not doing so...
Something fun is to wear goggles. You stick you head in the water, move your arms around and the glow looks different, brighter. We were lucky to go on a night with no moon. So there we were, under the stars, in the warm water, with our arms and legs glowing. It's not a huge glow, but its there when you move.
Suggestions for your tour:
1. Bring long sleeves, like a rash guard kind of shirt. Mosquitos are abundant and crazy, but don't let this deter you from this great experience.
2.Bring mosquito repellent. Cris had some for us to use, but we used a lot.
3. Bring water shoes. We didn't have any, but when you return from the tour, the ramp is muddy and so is the parking lot.
4.Arrive early, before the meeting time. This way you have more time to chat with the guide and enjoy the sunset. We had some police roadblocks on the way there due to an event had to detour. Cris was great on the phone guiding us on an alternate route. La Parguera is a poplar hang out place that gets full, specially on the weekends, so roads just near the various boat launching areas get crowded.
We encountered some boaters in the area but Cris signaled to them and they went by.
No need to bring a camera on the kayak. Included on the tour price are pictures taken by the guide! And they have healthy snacks and water waiting for you once you arrive back.
We will repeat this tour again with Nomad and Cris. And of course, we've already told our friends about it.
6. Eco Water Adventure
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Eco Water Adventure offers jetski guided tours on the beautiful southern coasts of Puerto Rico in a safe and friendly atmosphere, always taking care and protecting the habitat and nature. Come join us for an adventure!
Reviewed By Maria-la-boricua - Junction city, ks
Rafael and his son were wonderful, the kids and I had a blast. I definitely recommend this adventure!
7. Kayaking Parguera
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Jasmin A - Bronx, New York
When people think of Puerto Rico, they think of San Juan. I strongly urge people to look beyond the San Juan region. La Parguera is located in Lajas. The best way to experience La Parguera is on kayak. I met Gaby in 2016. He is very professional, punctual, and friendly. He offers various packages which are reasonably price. Last year I did the sunset tour which is absolutely beautiful. This month I did the morning tour. The water is crystal clear. Plenty of star fish. A sting ray kept us company. The water current was calm, safe for swimming. It was a magical experience! Go on down to La Parguera if you want to experience a piece of heaven on earth!
