Top Things to do in Vega Baja
Top 5 Things to do in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Discover the best top things to do in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico including Playa Vega Baja, Laguna Tortuguero, Neptunes Divers PR, Parroquia Nuestra Senora Del Rosario, Escuela Puertorriquena del Arte Ecuestre.
Restaurants in Vega Baja
1. Playa Vega Baja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By laur913 - Southampton
This beach is such a cool spot. So unique. Beautiful. The ocean is on one side and on the other is a rather large calm area surrounded by the large barrier rocks. The swell of water washing over the rock barrier did not happen while I was there but from the videos I've seen it is spectacular.
Sadly, the bathrooms are gross and I found the sand to be very dirty. Trash and glass all mixed right in with it. (not much different than any of the other Beaches I visited on this trip). There are two other bathroom like buildings (maybe showers?) that look abandoned. There is also a large building of some sort that I heard is only used for carnival or some kind of celebration - it is blocked off by a fence and is partially boarded up.
I visited on a Tuesday and there were lots of locals enjoying their time together. It was nice to see. Everyone seemed very happy. There were lots of teenagers playing volleyball and being active. No one seemed to be bothered by dirty sand other than me.
There were a few people renting umbrellas - they even set them up for you. If you visit be sure to bring water shoes for your own safety and do not walk around without flip flops on.
If I lived here I would try to organize a beach cleanup. I'd only go back to see the waves wash over the rock barrier.
2. Laguna Tortuguero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Jalenis - San Juan PR
This was our first time visiting this area and we were glad to find it clean and in good condition. I have heard about Laguna Tortuguero many years ago because of the caymans people once had as pets and when they grew up they released them in the area. There is a pinic area and benches to sit and relax and enjoy the view of the lagoon. Close to it in a hidden private farm is Manantial de Vega Baja or Manantial de Tortuguero. To get there you may park at the side of the road or at nearby little bar called Los Caimanes. From the road is a 3-5 min walk to the Manantial. I was there with my daughter and a friend of hers. Immediately after arriving, I was moving a little closer to take a picture when a cayman of about 4 ft long got out of the pasture and jumped into the water. We immediately got back to our car!! So beware of caymans if you go to Tortuguero!!! They are real!!!
3. Neptunes Divers PR
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
At Neptune's Divers of Puerto Rico we are emphatic by the highest standards of the diving industry, but more than a diving organization in Puerto Rico, we are a great family. We specialize in shore dives in the northern area, coordinate shore and boat dives in other dive points throughout the island. Discover scuba (no certification required) equipment sale, service and rental; referral, lessons toward certification. ASK FOR OUR DISCOVER SCUBA
Reviewed By Reniel C
I have been on several Dive shops around Puerto Rico, and I can say, Neptune's Divers are the best! The staff is very friendly and always willing to help. They are also very responsible and their rental gear was in excellent condition. The dive was beautiful and the instructor was always checking on us and briefed us clearly and amiably.
Highly recommended
4. Parroquia Nuestra Senora Del Rosario
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jmsg_PR - Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Located in the heart of Vega Baja. When I first saw for the first time it looked like a Cathedral, even though it's not classifed as such. But inside and outside the Church it's very beautiful. And after mass, you can go to the little kiosk and buy some delicious food. Plus, the attendence of the place is very high.
5. Escuela Puertorriquena del Arte Ecuestre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Pagan L - Miami Beach, Florida
Horse people and famlies from all over the world will value and enjoy visiting the Puerto Rican Equitation School Show- under the Leadership of entrepreneur, business woman, attorney, and horse passionate Melba Figueroa- the important horse show goes on at Hacienda Don Carmelo. Located on a Tropical Setting you will find beautiful Paso Finos, Trot and Gallop from Colombia and great representatives of the spectacular Iberian horse showing with grace their Dressage routines. This show is
highly recommended
