Things to Do in Fajardo

Playa Escondida and Playa Colorá

Divided by a small peninsula called Cabeza Chiquita (Small head) are Playa Escondida and Playa Colorá, two of Fajardo’s hidden gems. They make up part of the Northeast Ecological Corridor and to get to them you will have to do a little bit of hiking. Playa Colorá earned its name because of its reddish-colored sand which is juxtaposed against the turquoise waters. Meanwhile, Playa Escondida is hemmed in by mangroves, and its golden sand makes it a great location to unwind.

Snorkel around other keys and islets

The Cordillera Natural Reserve is made up of remote keys and cays that are full of bright and abundant ocean life. Places like Palomino Island, a location owned by El Conquistador hotel, gives you the opportunity to dive in the waters, play some beach volleyball, practice paddle boarding, and even snorkel around the reefs.

Fall in love with Icacos Island's diamond-dust shore and stunning clear waters where abundant coral reefs are home to schools of fish and other marine creatures. Dubbed as Fajardo's best kept beach, this piece of paradise is the largest key of the Codillera Natural Reserve. Don’t miss a chance to spend the day working on a suntan and enjoying the ocean breeze

Other nearby cays are Cayo Lobos, Cayo Ratones, Cayo Diablo, and Cayo Cucarachas. Charter a catamaran to go beach and cay-hopping with some friends.

Laguna Grande Bioluminescent Bay

One of the main attractions at Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve is Laguna Grande, one of the three bio-bays in Puerto Rico. The narrow and long canal that leads to the dazzling, glow-in-the-dark waters make this a lagoon, technically, rather than a bay.

You can kayak or cruise in a small boat and experience a surreal moment when the agitation of the water makes it light up thanks to microscopic organisms in the water. Although visitors are not allowed to swim in the lagoon, you can agitate the water with your hands and witness a magical natural spectacle. Be sure to book in advance and take into consideration that the less moonlight there is, the better the experience of this natural phenomenon will be.