6 Reasons You Should Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

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Cabo Rojo is one of our favorite parts of Puerto Rico! If you are visiting the island, it is the furthest point from San Juan, being about 3 hours away in car. But don’t let this discourage you! This place is definitely worth the drive. Here are 6 reasons you should visit Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico.

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Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico # 1: The Beaches

It’s no secret that there are some beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico, and some of our favorites are located in Cabo Rojo. Here are a few of them.

🏝 Playa Sucia

Head down to the very south western corner of the island and you will find Playa Sucia, also known as “dirty beach”. But don’t worry though, this beach is anything but dirty!

The beach is almost like a giant natural pool! Here you will find locals making their own barbecues, having drinks, and just floating in the crystal clear waters.

🌊 Puente de Piedra

Located just a 5-10 minute walk from Playa Sucia, you will find the hidden gem of Puente de Piedra. We were surprised to learn that this beach is actually not very well known by even some locals! 

The parking lot is the same one for Playa Sucia, and you just need to follow a small path the right from the lot. You will then find the stunning natural rock bridge arching over the turquoise waters.

We have seen people walk along the top of it. However, we don’t recommend it. In order to get a shot below, you can climb down the rocks and hang out on the beach. Keep in mind the waters can get pretty rough. So just be careful, because there are a lot of rocks you could potentially hurt your feet on.

Puente de Piedra is a unique rock formation in Cabo Rojo.

⛱ Playa Buye

This is one of the most popular beaches in Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico, and tends to get very busy. Unlike Playa Sucia, there are plenty of restaurants, a beach club, and vendors selling food in the area.

This beach is known for its stunning waters, and a great places for locals to set up with their family and friends. Because of this, it is definitely one of the best things to do in Cabo Rojo.

Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico #2: The Lighthouse

Located right near Playa Sucia and Puente de Piedra, is an adorable little light house. It isn’t a very traditional looking one, but it is definitely worth stopping by. It is right between the two beaches we previously mentioned, and is just a short walk from the parking lot.

Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico #3: The Salt Ponds

The salt ponds at Cabo Rojo are the real reason that we came to the area in the first place! Also known as “Salinas de Cabo Rojo”, this is one of our favorite things to do in Cabo Rojo.

Here you will find ponds with various shades of pink and blue located right on the side of the road! They are free of charge to enter, and parking is just along the street.

Visiting the Salt Ponds are one of the main things to do in Cabo Rojo.

Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico #4: Experience Bioluminescence

Bioluminescence is truly one of the natural wonders of the world, and checking it out here is one of the coolest things to do in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. The crazy thing is that there are only a few places in the world where you can experience the magic! Three of them are on the tiny island of Puerto Rico!

Right next to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico is one of the spots that you can witness the twinkling microorganisms. Head over to La Parguera in Lajas and you will be able to check out this once in a lifetime experience!

It’s not as easy as just jumping into the water though. Give a read to our full Bioluminescence article about how to witness this phenomenon in Puerto Rico.

How to See Bioluminescence in Puerto Rico

If you want to experience a bioluminescence in Puerto Rico, there are three destinations you may want to consider. There’s one on the west side of the island, another one on the east side (Fajardo), and a third one on the neighbor island of Vieques. Today we will tell you everything

 

Want to book an excursion to experience the bioluminescent bay in La Parguera? Here are some excursions that you can book:

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Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico #5: The Cute Towns

Puerto Rico is seriously one of the cutest islands! Everywhere you turn there is color and art. Here are a couple of towns we particularly liked nearby:

🇵🇷 Boqueron

This adorable beach area is like one big rainbow! Every corner you turn there are colorful buildings, flags, and murals. Also, we even saw a local rapper shooting a music video here!

Boqueron is one of the most colorful spots in Puerto Rico.

🚤 La Parguera

This spot isn’t actually located in Cabo Rojo, but right next to it. This is the same place that you can take the boat ride to experience the beautiful bioluminescent bay. Here you will find tons of shops, art, and restaurants on the water.

Reason to Visit Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico #6: The Food

One of our big deciding factors for rating our travel experiences is by the food! Here are a couple of things we really enjoyed in the area of Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico.

The Seafood

Being that Puerto Rico is an island, it’s no wonder that the place is full of great seafood. Although many places are closed due to Covid, there are still some options in Cabo Rojo. Moreover, in the beach towns of Boqueron and La Parguera there are plenty of places to choose from!

The Pinchos

At most of the beaches and the beach towns you can find plenty of “pinchos” (shish kebab). They make for the perfect snack, and are quick and easy! Our personal favorite is the tiburon! (shark).

Make sure to try the pinchos! Our favorite is the tiburón (shark).

🥣 The Fresh Acai & Smoothies

There’s nothing like beating the heat with some Acai or a smoothie. There are plenty of great spots to stop for this nutritious and refreshing option. Although Acai isn’t native to Puerto Rico, it is definitely easy to find.

🧃 Green Bowls

Speaking of Acai, Green bowls is a great place for that! Not only acai, but they have such an impressive menu of breakfast items, flatbreads, sandwiches, and coffee concoctions!

Final Thoughts & What’s Next

👀 What’s Next?

Have we convinced you to go to Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico yet? All you need is to rent a car and head over on your next trip! Don’t worry- renting a car in Puerto Rico is easy. Here is everything you need to know.

Need help planning your next trip? Let us help! We’re dedicated to helping travelers explore more and save money in the process. Unlike normal travel agents, we don’t have hidden fees, and use only family run boutique spots. Want to learn more? Take a peak at the different  travel planning packages that we have.

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