Laguna grande fajardo puerto rico: Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay | Discover Puerto Rico
Laguna Grande – What To Know BEFORE You Go
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The Basics
Visitors can set the water aglow and create a trail of light with every stroke of their paddles during guided nighttime kayaking tours. Trips are usually offered around the cycles of the moon, timed to the darkest nights. Some tours also combine kayaking with an afternoon nature walk to La Mina Falls in the nearby El Yunque National Forest.
There are only a handful of places in the world where bioluminescent plankton is consistently found, three of which are in Puerto Rico. In addition to Lagunda Grande, this natural phenomenon exists in Mosquito Bay on Vieques Island and the bay at La Parguera. Laguna Grande in Fajardo is surrounded by red mangrove trees, which are native to the surrounding El Yunque rain forest and provide vitamin B12 to the marine plankton.
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Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour 7:30pm | Laguna Grande, Fajardo
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Emily and Moira were excellent!! Funny, knowledgeable, and kept us calm when we ran into the bushes! It was awesome!! I will always remember that experience ❤️
Jonie_R, Nov 2022
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Must to do in 🇵🇷
laxmi_m, Nov 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking at Laguna Grande, Fajardo
What a fabulous day!! It was fun experience bioluminescent, tour operators and his team are very friendly. Even if you not si good in kayaking or going wrong, they are very helpful and friendly. I went with my son and we both had good time with ride and bio. Everyone who visit 🇵🇷 must do this tour.
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Great experience
Hilda_M, Nov 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour in Laguna Grande Fajardo
Our tour guides were great. We all felt like they were really looking out for us! Fun trip through the channel.
The Bioluminescence was amazing!
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Unforgettable adventure
Dania_N, Oct 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour 7:30pm | Laguna Grande, Fajardo
Fun new experience, unforgettable memories where made, we would do it again next time we come back to visit
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Like an Avatar scene
Marlene_L, Oct 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking at Laguna Grande, Fajardo
Beautiful evening snd best way to celebrate our 1 yr Wedding Anniversary. Never seen the water light up the way it did. Best Ive seen in the 20 years I’ve been.
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So much fun!
Paula_P, Oct 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour 7:30pm | Laguna Grande, Fajardo
Excellent guides, fun experience but be ready for a workout! Bring lots of bug spray, shoes and clothes that can get we and a change of clothes.
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Magical
DonnaMarie_H, Aug 2022
Bioluminescent Night Kayaking| Laguna Grande | Transportation
Amazing experience and great guides.
If you have even a little kayaking experience you will be fine. It doesn’t say on the ticket you need to call (only on the main page) so an FYI for international travellers the call can be costly which is annoying so I think they need to evolve even a little and allow those of us travelling internationally to simply send a message on the Viator app. Other than this it was a great trip and magical
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Beautiful and fun experience!!
Ashley_F, Aug 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour in Laguna Grande Fajardo
This trip was amazing! The price was so great for the experience. The tour guides were helpful friendly and fun! Couldn’t have asked for a better time!
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Good experience to see Bioluminiscent but beware of lots of mosquitoes.
Elanie_R, Jun 2022
Natural One Puerto Rico- Laguna Grande Bio Bay Kayaking
Make sure to spray lots of bugs spray. There’s a lot of mosquitoes for pre-departure. During the Kayaking, you’ll definitely get wet since you will be Kayaking in a dark lagoon.
Our was 7:45pm and we could hardly see each other. Once you are in the main area for the bioluminiscent, you will not be able to take pictures of the bio bay. But. We enjoyed it and the staff were very organized and nice staff.
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Worth the time!
Kim_H, Sep 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour 7:30pm | Laguna Grande, Fajardo
The highlight of my trip to Puerto Rico. The guides were very knowledgeable and didn’t leave anyone behind, even the beginning kayakers. The bioluminescence- extraordinary.
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Kayaking
Rcm2, Apr 2022
Natural One Puerto Rico: Laguna Grande Bio Bay Kayaking
Tour was ok. Kayaking was fun and the tour guides were very nice. The lights were just a but disappointing since we couldn’t see much and was not what you see in pictures.
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Kayaking at night is great
Nicholas_H, Apr 2022
Natural One Puerto Rico: Laguna Grande Bio Bay Kayaking
Kayaking at night is pretty unique.
I would recommend that you wait until the Moon is gone as it is difficult to see the bioluminescence in the water. I do appreciate the tour guide bringing a tarp to make things darker, and I do appreciate how amazing it is to save the kayak at night in a lagoon.
The staff was nice, some of the people in our group were a bit rowdy, but all in all it was a good experience
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Fun family time even for…
Francheska_R, Sep 2022
Bioluminescent Bay Night Kayaking Tour 7:30pm | Laguna Grande, Fajardo
Fun family time even for us that we never had kayak before. Staff made sure we could maneuver to the lagoon safely. Only comment would be that the free time was too short
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Things to Know Before You Go
Kayak tours typically navigate through a tunnel of mangrove trees before reaching the glowing waters.
Swimming in the bay is not allowed; you can swim and snorkel in the bay at La Parguera.
Guides will sometimes bring a cover so that the tour group can observe the bioluminescence in complete darkness without starlight.
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How to Get There
Laguna Grande is located in the Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve, just off the shores of Fajardo, about 40 miles (65 kilometers) or an hour’s drive east of Old San Juan. Tours typically depart from San Juan or Luquillo, which is 9 miles (15 kilometers) away.
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When to Get There
Kayaking trips frequently set out in the early evening around sunset, launching from Las Cabezas with a tour guide or instructor. The best time to experience the bioluminescent bay is when the sky is especially dark due to little or no moonlight, so try to book your tour around a new moon and avoid days surrounding a full moon.
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El Yunque Rain Forest
Sometimes coupled with a tour of the bioluminescent bay, a visit to El Yunque Rain Forest is a must-do for nature lovers visiting Puerto Rico.
It is the only tropical rain forest in the United States Forest Service and features well-defined walking trails, lush landscapes, and plenty of wildlife such as the Puerto Rican parrot and the Coqui frog.
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Fajardo Bio Bay – Laguna Grande
Be amazed by the magic of the special abilities of the Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay.
Having a plethora of marine life, appreciate the perfect environment when the water glows like the night sky when stimulated. All it takes is the wave of a paddle!
Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve
Para la Naturaleza (Puerto Rico Conservation Trust)
A bioluminescent lagoon, mangroves, coral reefs, dry forests, sandy and rocky beaches set between headlands — visit all these ecosystems in one place, the Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve, in Fajardo.
Address: Road #987, km. 5.9, Las Croabas, Fajardo, PR
Phone: 787-860-2562
Website: www.paralanaturaleza.org
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParaLaNaturaleza
Twitter: https://twitter.com/paralanaturalez
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paralanaturaleza/
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fajardo Bio Bay – Laguna Grande
Bio-Island
Bio-Island is the unique company that actually provides an eco-touristic ride in an electric engine boat to the Bioluminescence Lagoon in Las Croabas, Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Possessing all the permissions and licenses from the government agencies that regulate this activity, Bio Island is directed by Captain Charlie Robles. During the morning, Robles is the radio-host of the number one talk-show program of the northeast region of the island and during the night he shares his passion for nature with the visitors of the Bioluminescence Lagoon in Fajardo.
Address: Carr. Cabezas de San Juan, Fajardo, PR
Phone: 787-422-7857
Website: www.bioislandpr.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bioislandpr
Yokahú Kayaks
Puerto Rico is a land of unspoiled beauty with natural reserves, an unsullied ecosystem, and incredible bioluminescent lagoons … all the best explored atop a lightweight, superior-grade ocean kayak. With the support of Yokahú, the “Good God”, and over ten years of experience, Yokahú Kayaks is dedicated to being the best in the business. Expect an unforgettable adventure discovering the treasures of Puerto Rico with the best equipment, people, and overall value.
Address: Route #987 Las Croabas, Fajardo PR
Phone: 787-604-7375
Website: www.yokahukayaks.com
Facebook: facebook.com/YokahuKayak/
Email: [email protected]
Las Tortugas Adventure
Providing quality Eco Tours for over 18 years, and dedicated to the preservation of Puerto Rico’s natural environment, Las Tortugas Adventures offers tours focused on the environmental conservation and its importance.
Route #987 Las Croabas, Fajardo PR
787-637-8356 | 787-809-0253 | (787) 657-5274
www.kayak-pr.com
[email protected] | [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/lastortugasadventures/
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Frequently asked questions
What hotels recommend near Laguna Grande?
Playa Colorá, Playa Escondida or Sueños del Mar
. These hotels have great reviews. Don’t forget to order in advance!What popular hotels near Laguna Grande have parking?
If you are planning to visit Fajardo’s Laguna Grande, why not stop at
El Conquistador Resort, Playa Escondida or Playa Colorá
? All of these hotels have parking facilities.What are some popular hotels near Laguna Grande?
El Conquistador Resort, Playa Escondida and Playa Colorá
one of the most popular hotels.Which hotels near Laguna Grande have non-smoking rooms?
For many guests, one of the important indicators of the quality of the rooms is clean and fresh air.
El Conquistador Resort, Playa Escondida and Sueños del Mar
Popular hotels with non-smoking rooms.Which popular hotels near Laguna Grande have restaurants?
If you enjoy tasting local cuisine while traveling, then this might be for you.
El Conquistador Resort
. There are many restaurants serving local cuisine near this hotel.What are some popular cheap hotels near Laguna Grande?
Whether you are traveling on business or on a long-awaited vacation,
playa icacos
is the perfect choice.What popular hotels near Laguna Grande have pools?
Summer is a great time to take a trip with your family or kids to Fajardo near Laguna Grande.
El Conquistador Resort
with a swimming pool is popular with travelers.What hotels for disabled guests are close to Laguna Grande?
El Conquistador Resort
popular with guests with disabilities.What is the average price for hotels near Laguna Grande this weekend?
According to Trip.com, average weekday rates for hotels in Fajardo near Laguna Grande are USD 225. This information is for guidance only, as room rates change constantly.
Which hotels near Laguna Grande have a gym?
Many travelers like to keep fit, so it’s no surprise that many hotels are equipped with gyms.
El Conquistador Resort
is a popular hotel with a gym.What is the average price per night for hotels near Laguna Grande?
According to Trip.com, the average price for hotels in Fajardo near Laguna Grande is USD 242. This information is for guidance only, as room rates change constantly.
Which hotels near Laguna Grande have free WiFi?
Wi-Fi is essential whether you are staying at a hotel for work or pleasure.
El Conquistador Resort, Playa Escondida and Playa Colorá
Popular hotels with free Wi-Fi.Which hotels near Laguna Grande offer breakfast?
A delicious breakfast is the perfect start to any day. If you want to stay in a hotel with breakfast near Laguna Grande Fajardo then this might be for you
El Conquistador Resort
. This hotel is popular, be sure to book in advance!
These hotels have great reviews. Don’t forget to order in advance!
There are many restaurants serving local cuisine near this hotel.
10 bays of the world that are almost unbelievable.
Since ancient times, the blue light of water in the dark caused people both fear and admiration.
Hundreds of years ago, no one even knew about such a phenomenon as luminescence, so such illumination was shrouded in many legends and myths. In the 18th century, the secret of glowing water was finally revealed. It turned out that many marine life have the ability to glow in the dark.
For most of them, this illumination is quite a common mechanism that allows them to survive in their habitat. In some microorganisms, such a glow occurs as a result of mechanical irritation. When a lot of such inhabitants accumulate near the shore, they form an absolutely incredible highlight of the water. We have collected 10 places where you can watch this fantastic installation, which cannot be compared to any other light show.
Light Lagoon, Trelawney, Jamaica
Immediately after visiting the Bob Marley Museum and the Rum Factory, Trelawney County is a must-see. This should be done strictly at night – when the entire beach is illuminated by luminous plankton.
Vaadhoo, Maldives
Unicellular dinoflagellates inhabit the waters near the island. The mechanical forces of the waves cause an electrical impulse in them, which triggers a bioluminescent reaction, as a result of which, at night, the water emits a bluish light.
Matsu, China
No tourist route passes through this place. However, during a trip to China, it is worth stopping by here to admire the incredible night landscapes of the coast after sunset, which are highlighted by single-celled organisms.
La Parguera, Lajas, Puerto Rico
There are three bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico. One of them is La Parguera. The best time to visit is during the plankton breeding season when everything turns blue.
Mosquito Bay, Vieques, Puerto Rico
This is Puerto Rico’s most popular spot to watch the plankton glow. Local plankton is considered the brightest. The bay is usually accessed by kayak.
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Laguna Grande, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
This is the third bay in Puerto Rico to be neon-lit.