We spent a weekend in the pineapple town.
Lajas has a wide variety of options for spending time with family or friends. You can do different water activities, walk through the village of La Parguera, and stop at colorful spots to capture good memories.
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Here are some recommendations for getting the most out of your weekend in the southwest of the Island.
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Steps from the village of La Parguera is the Parador Villa Parguera. This inn has a pool with ocean views and spacious gardens where you can relax and spend an entire afternoon. It also has one of the most beautiful views of the southwestern cays. The parador has a pool bar, a dock and a restaurant. Find details on offers and availability here.
Things to Do
This experience is a hidden gem in La Parguera. Get to know the La Parguera reserve in a fun way on eco-friendly water bikes. The tour starts at the Las Crayolas ramp and takes you along a route past the area's well-known floating houses and mangroves. The tour lasts approximately two hours and is one of the top attractions in the area. You can make a reservation here.
Lajas is a town known for the cays at La Parguera. Among the most visited in that area are Cayo Caracoles, Cayo Enrique and Cayo Mata La Gata. In addition to their clear waters, these natural treasures are ideal for watching the sunset. Several public and private boat options are available from La Parguera. Arrive early, though, because weekends get busy.
After a day on the cays, it's worth walking through the village of La Parguera. When you arrive, find the Parador Villa Parguera and right across from it you'll see the Muro de los Deseos. On this wall, every visitor can leave a written message with their wishes, so take the chance to leave yours.
In the village of La Parguera itself, right at the Plazoleta de los Artesanos, you'll find the Paseo de los Lajeños Ilustres. It consists of several plaques honoring notable people from Lajas who have made their mark in Puerto Rico and around the world, including filmmaker Jacobo Morales.
If you continue through the historic downtown of Lajas, make a point of visiting the Ruta Muralista: Lajas, ciudad de las buenas vibras. This arts initiative aims to beautify the walls of abandoned buildings in the town. Walking around the Plaza Pública, you'll find some of these structures on nearby streets.
Another well-known stop to make during a visit to Lajas is La Ceiba Acostada. According to local history, this impressive tree was knocked down by Hurricane San Felipe in 1928 but survived nonetheless. Today, La Ceiba has become another natural attraction in the area and a symbol of resilience.
Where to Eat
Caipiriña is a cozy open-air restaurant in the barrio Palmarejo in Lajas. You can find refreshing mojitos there, which are very popular at the spot. You can also order the house appetizer platter, sliders, tacos, chicken breast and other dishes well suited for a casual dinner after a day at the beach. Find them on their social media.
Moons Bar & Tapas is located in the La Parguera area and is known for its variety of Creole dishes, seafood and house rice dishes such as paellas and saffron rice. The house cocktail menu features names that evoke the village's beach experience. Some of its most popular drinks are the Moonlight, Eclipse and Sunset Parguera.
Nightlife in La Parguera
If all of these options have convinced you to spend the weekend in Lajas, we close this itinerary by suggesting a nighttime adventure at the Bahía Bioluminiscente de Lajas.
You can take your family on a tour of the Fondo de Cristal to see one of the most beautiful phenomena in the area. Just make sure there is no full moon, so you can better appreciate the bioluminescence.
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