Cabo Rojo in six hours: bay and lagoon

A boat to Bahía de las Águilas, virgin sand and a wildlife boat tour on Laguna de Oviedo.

ExploraGo Team

Published on October 20, 2026

Duration: 5 to 9 hours
Budget: Mid-range
Best for: Couple
Style: naturaleza
Season: Dry season, December to April

Stops

1
transporte
Cabo Rojo Cruise Terminal
15 min · Free · According to ship arrival
Head to La Cueva along the coastal road, through arid scenery and open sea views.
Tips
Agree the return with your driver
Bring water for the whole day
Take care
Long drive to the lagoon
boat · 15 min
2
actividad
La Cueva
45 min · Variable rate · Mornings
A fishing village and the usual departure point for boats across the bay.
Tips
Agree the price and pickup time before boarding
Wear sun protection
Take care
Small boats
Rough sea on some days
boat · 15 min
3
naturaleza
Bahía de las Águilas
130 min · Free · All day
A wild beach stretching for kilometres inside Jaragua National Park, with no buildings.
Tips
Bring portable shade and water
Leave no waste behind
Take care
No services and no natural shade
No lifeguard
taxi · 50 min
4
restaurante
Lunch in La Cueva
50 min · Purchase at the restaurant · Midday
Fish by the sea in the informal atmosphere of the fishing village.
Tips
Try the grilled fish
Confirm the price before ordering
Take care
Many places take cash only
boat · 20 min
5
naturaleza
Laguna de Oviedo
55 min · Variable rate · Mornings
A saltwater lagoon of mangroves inside the park, known for flamingos and water birds.
Tips
Bring binoculars
Protect yourself from sun and mosquitoes
Take care
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed
Hot and humid
boat · 15 min
6
naturaleza
Iguana Cay
40 min · Variable rate · Mornings
An islet in the lagoon where the endemic rhinoceros iguana lives.
Tips
Do not feed the animals
Keep your distance to observe them
Take care
Landing can be uneven
Do not touch the wildlife