Sights in Boquerón
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Refugio de Boquerón
The western part of Bosque Estatal de Boquerón carries the name Refugio de Boquerón. It is made up of more than 400 acres of mangrove wetlands, about 2 miles south of town between the coast and Hwy 301. This is an excellent area for bird-watching; more than 60 species are commonly sighted. A number of duck species migrate here in the winter, as well as osprey and mangrove canary. An excellent way to see this sanctuary is to rent a kayak and paddle south across Bahía de Boquerón (Boquerón Bay).
The main office can provide more information and has a 700ft walkway leading into the mangroves. Or stop at Km 1.1 just off Rte 101 and start walking along the trail you see th…
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Balneario Boquerón
Rated as one of the best public beaches in Puerto Rico (along with Luquillo), the Balneario Boquerón is a mile-long arc of sand backed by coconut palms and ample grassy lawns. Facilities include showers, changing rooms, toilets and picnic tables. The waters here are calm making it popular with Frisbee-throwing families who come down at weekends. To get there turn left (heading towards town) off Hwy 101 at the Boquerón Beach Hotel and proceed along a small spur road for a ¼-mile.
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