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Laguna Cartagena

Lake or lagoon · West coastNot verified: Scores estimated from public sources, pending an on-site check: they may change.
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A freshwater lagoon in the Lajas valley, one of the best places in Puerto Rico to see waterbirds, with a flat trail and an observation tower.

Score by profile

How scores work
  • Hiking

    69

  • Swimming

    32

  • Family

    55

  • Wildlife

    92

Ratings

  • Access3/5

    Passable dirt road

  • Ease4/5
  • Scenery3/5

    Pretty

  • Wildlife5/5

    Pristine; endemic species or phenomena (parrots, manatees, bioluminescence)

  • Swimming1/5

    No water, or not swimmable

  • History & culture1/5

    Nothing notable

  • Tranquility5/5

    Almost deserted

  • Safety4/5

Practical info

Distance
3 km
  • Out and back

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Marked trail

Tips

  • Bring binoculars and go at dawn.
  • The last stretch of road is dirt.