Isla Mata la Gata
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.- Type: Islet
- Description: uninhabited island in Puerto Rico
- Also known as: “Mata la Gata”, “Mata La Gata Island”, and “Reserva Natural de La Parguera”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include La Parguera and Lajas Arriba.
La Parguera
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Isla Mata la Gata.
Isla Mata la Gata
- Categories: island, nature reserve, recreation area, coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: Lajas, Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
17.96037° or 17° 57′ 37″ northLongitude
-67.03894° or 67° 2′ 20″ westOpen location code
779JXX66+4COpenStreetMap ID
way 44106795OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserveOpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=isletWikidata ID
Q23132578
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons, and Wikipedia.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Isla Mata la Gata from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
“Isla Mata la Gata” goes by many names.
- Spanish: “Isla Mata la Gata (Puerto Rico)”
- Spanish: “Isla Mata la Gata”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mata La Gata Campgrounds and El Rabo de La Gata.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as UPR Mayaguez - Dept. Ciencias Marinas and Magueyes Island.
Porta del Sol: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Mayagüez, Aguadilla, Rincón, and Aguada.
Curious Islets to Discover
Uncover intriguing islets from every corner of the globe.