Bahía Fosforescénte
Bahía Fosforescénte is a bay in Lajas, Porta del Sol. Bahía Fosforescénte is situated nearby to the neighborhood El Papayo, as well as near the suburb Costa.| 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.
Bahía Fosforescénte
- Type: Bay
- Also known as: “Bahia Fosforescente”, “Bioluminescent Bay”, “La Bahia Fosforescente”, “Phosphorescent Bay”, and “Shining Bay”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Lajas, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.97219° or 17° 58′ 20″ northLongitude
-67.01407° or 67° 0′ 51″ westElevation
6 metres (20 feet)Open location code
779JXXCP+V9OpenStreetMap ID
node 368381490OpenStreetMap feature
natural=bayGeoNames ID
4565006
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Satellite Map
Discover Bahía Fosforescénte from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as El Papayo and Costa.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Reserva Natural de La Parguera and Isla Matei.
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