BIOLUMINESCENT BAY PUERTO RICO: MOSQUITO BAY, FAJARDO & LAJAS

If you’re looking to explore a bioluminescent bay, Puerto Rico is the place to go. There are about five bioluminescent bays globally, and three of these are located in Puerto Rico.

The bioluminescent bays in Puerto Rico include Mosquito Bay in Vieques, Laguna Grande in Fajardo, and La Parguera in Lajas. Each bio bay has something unique to offer, and these can be best explored via a kayak.

Visiting these bays should be on your bucket list this year if you want to enjoy a surreal experience.

Read on to learn more about Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bays.

What is the Bioluminescent Bay?

The bioluminescent bay, also known as a bio bay, contains many microscopic organisms known as dinoflagellates. These organisms glow in the dark when stimulated by movement. As a result, dinoflagellates will glow when you paddle your kayak through the peaceful waters during your evening tour.

Usually, they produce a neon blue-green glow when you move through the water. Amazingly, everything that interacts with the water also gets a breathtaking shine.

Where are the Bioluminescent Bays in Puerto Rico?