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Laguna Grande

Cabezas Nature Reserve | Northeastern Coast, Puerto Rico
787 722 5882
Ranked #85 of 328 attractions in Puerto Rico
4.5 of 5 stars 26 Reviews
Type: Bodies of Water, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Kayaking
Description: A seasonally phosphorescent lagoon in the Cabezas Nature Reserve.
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Washington DC metro area
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

I had read before booking that the bioluminescent waters are best seen on a very dark night - we were unfortunately not able to avoid the full moon during our visit, but it was well worth going anyway. We used Kayak Puerto Rico and were generally pleased. Took the early outing (6pm) and was glad we did because the moon... More

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New York, New York, United States
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Went on Las Tortugas adventures. We took a kayak out to the bay. Checked the moon calander to make sure the moon wasnt out. As soon as it gets dark millions of micro-organisms, called “dinoflagellates”, glow in the dark for a second every time you touch the water or row. you see them light up swirling around your oar. I... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012
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Totally fun! I do admitt though, DNER regulations wouldn't let my 10 year old swim there, so she was pretty mad. But we all enjoyed the water and loved the atmosphere. I did some research and here are some good wesites and pictures: www.biobay.com www.tripadvisor.com (teehee) www.google.com (click images and type in Puerto Rico Glowing Waters) *They also have been... More

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Regina, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 7, 2012
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person found this review helpful

Long story short... there are actually three bioluminescent lagoons on Puerto Rico. The party of friends and family I was to meet had booked here, but I was following my Frommers Travel guide to one on the completely opposite side of the island. Oops! So glad we made it just in time. Although the paddling up current is a little... More

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West Orange, NJ
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

This lagoon is peaceful and beautiful at night. Stunning beauty. Really enjoyed this bio bay experience. More

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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2011

I kid you not, it's a workout so make sure person in the rear can handle the load. I'm not the most athletic person around but it really isn't that hard. If you're game its something you shouldn't miss. These one celled organisms can put on a light show to remember. There's but a hand full of these natural wonders... More

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Jacksonville, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

We took an 8:00pm tour with Kayaking Puerto Rico, and had a very enjoyable experience. The kayaking tour went through a mangrove forest, which was very enchanting at night. At about the middle of Laguna Grande, we noticed that our kayak oars were glowing blue at the tips in the water, and we noticed a blue glow around the other... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 18, 2011

Interesting site but takes a little physical effort to get there. The entire family can enjoy, Evan my nine yo who wanted to help me paddle. Don't forget mosquito repellant and a change of clothes, you will definitely get wet. More

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Kansas City MO
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3 reviews 3 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
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We had an advance reservation with Akuadventure for the kayak tour to BioBay Laguna Grande. I phoned them three times the day of the tour to ask for directions and to confirm. Although they had two numbers for leaving messages, no one ever called back. I absolutely recommend against using them when there are lots of other companies with this... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very strenuous and difficult activity requiring a lot of upper body strength. My friend in the kayak with me was struggling immensely. We are both female but the kayaks that had a male in them did much better. Luckily, I exercise regularly so I was able to steer for the most part. We kept crashing into the... More

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