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Fajardo walking tour & city guide

Gateway to islands and a glowing bay.

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Fajardo, on Puerto Rico's east coast, is the gateway to the islands of Culebra and Vieques and home to Laguna Grande, a bioluminescent lagoon that glows at night.

Bioluminescent bay

Kayak tours through mangroves lead to Laguna Grande, where tiny organisms make the water glow when disturbed. Cabezas de San Juan nature reserve has a historic lighthouse.

Islands and rainforest

Ferries go to Culebra, with Flamenco Beach, and to Vieques. El Yunque National Forest is close by.

Top sights in Fajardo

  1. 1

    Laguna Grande

    A glowing bay at night.

  2. 2

    Cabezas de San Juan

    A nature reserve and lighthouse.

  3. 3

    Seven Seas Beach

    A calm public beach.

  4. 4

    Culebra

    An island with Flamenco Beach.

  5. 5

    El Yunque

    A tropical rainforest.

Food markets & where to eat in Fajardo

  1. Las Croabas

    Seafood by the water.

  2. Marinas

    Restaurants by the boats.

  3. Luquillo kiosks

    A row of food kiosks nearby.

Food to try in Fajardo

  1. Empanadillas

    Fried turnovers.

  2. Seafood salad

    Fresh conch or octopus.

  3. Coquito

    A coconut holiday drink.

Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.

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