Cayo Caracoles
Cayo Caracoles is an islet in Lajas, Porta del Sol. Cayo Caracoles is situated nearby to the neighborhood El Papayo, as well as near the hamlet Villa Caribe.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Isla Mata la Gata.
Isla Mata la Gata
Islet
Isla Mata la Gata is a mangrove island and tourist attraction, located off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico. Closest access from the island is by boat from the coastal village of La Parguera, in Lajas.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Parguera and Lajas Arriba.
La Parguera
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La Parguera is a fishing village in the town of Lajas, in the Porta del Sol region of Puerto Rico, known for its bioluminescent bay, and world class diving.
Lajas Arriba
Suburb
Lajas Arriba is a barrio in the municipality of Lajas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,456. Lajas Arriba is situated 9 km north of Cayo Caracoles.
Cayo Caracoles
- Type: Islet
- Also known as: “Reserva Natural de La Parguera”
- Categories: island, nature reserve, recreation area, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Lajas, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.96279° or 17° 57′ 46″ northLongitude
-67.03563° or 67° 2′ 8″ westElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
779JXX77+4POpenStreetMap ID
way 44106820OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserveOpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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In Other Languages
“Cayo Caracoles” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Cayo Caracoles”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Reserva Natural de La Parguera and Reserva Natural de La Parguera.
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