Can you swim in Bahia Bioluminiscente?
Can you swim in Bahia Bioluminiscente?
Can you swim in Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bay? The bioluminescent bay in La Parguera is the only bay in Puerto Rico where swimming is allowed, and it adds to the magical experience of the kayak tour.
Where is Bahia Bioluminiscente located?
The bioluminescent bay at La Parguera, located in Lajas at the southwestern corner of Puerto Rico, is the only one where motorboats can come in and out. Some guided tours provide you with equipment so that you can dive in and swim after dark.
How do I get to Bahia bioluminescent Puerto Rico?
You can get to Vieques in one of two ways — fly or take the ferry. I recommend flying for ease of transport. It’s a 25 minute flight on a small propeller plane out of San Juan International Airport (SJU) and if you book far enough in advance the prices are very reasonable.
What time of year is best for bioluminescence?
summer
While we typically see the bioluminescence nightly throughout the year, the optimal time for viewing is around new moons when there will be no moonlight reflecting on the water. In the summer months, during these darkened nights, the bioluminescent plankton give off a neon blue glow!
What time of year does bioluminescence occur?
Bioluminescence or “the blue wave” tends to occur in middle to late summer and into the fall. It is caused/preceded by red and sometime brown tides which occur during those time periods.
Can you swim in Vieques bioluminescent bay?
Our bioluminescent bay tours are a boat tour combined with snorkeling. The bioluminescent bay in La Parguera is the only bay in Puerto Rico where swimming is allowed and it adds to the true magical experience of the bay tour.
What time of year does bioluminescence occur in Puerto Rico?
While the bio bays have some bioluminescence year-round, the best time of the year to visit them is during the dry season, from December to mid-April. Heavy rainfall can cloud the water and make it harder to see the glow from the dinoflagellates.
When can you see bioluminescence in Vieques?
