Things to do 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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Galloway’s Bar & Restaurant
Snowbirds Welcome’ reads the sign out the front, but those four-seasoned spring-breakers from Minneapolis you’ve just spied sitting out on the waterfront deck aren’t the only birds pecking at the food. Small black feathered creatures will make a beeline for any spare tasty morsels, so hold on to your seafood crab salad and freshly prepared octopus before it all ends up as bird-feed. Something of a local legend, Galloway’s combines great seafood with a picturesque waterfront setting on Boquerón’s rustic downtown strip. It’s terrific for children, too.
All pretense of being a restaurant is dropped by 9pm on weekends, when a yuppie crowd shows up for live 1980s …
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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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Crash Boat Café
Wedged with its bows sticking out into the bay, the Crash Boat is – exactly as its name implies – shaped rather ingeniously like a crashed boat. The bar is in the bows and sports an authentic ship’s wheel along with some deftly sculpted male torsos (minus heads). Behind is a stage where live music entertains a mixed bag of gay and straight revelers with techno, house and reggaeton music. Trendy without being trashy, this is quite the place for a raucous late-night beer or six.
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Fish Net
Boquerón is famous for its fish and this is as good a place as any to get it. In keeping with the image of the downbeat town center, there’s nothing fancy about the decor here. But Boquerón has always been more about authenticity than architectural awards. Owner Roberto is the local Jamie Oliver and has been known to serve up a mean pilones (mashed plantain mixed with shrimps and salsa).
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Mona Aquatics
Next to the club náutico (marina), west of the center of town, Mona Aquatics has a 40ft dive boat – Orca Too – that takes you on local dives ($125) or longer excursions to Isla Desecheo ($150). Prices include snack, weights, instruction and two dives. Mona Aquatics also rents out snorkeling gear and operates boats to Isla Mona.
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Club Deportivo de Oeste
Near the intersection of Hwy 102 and Hwy 308 in Cabo Rojo (El Pueblo) is Club Deportivo de Oeste. It’s a Jack Bender–designed 18-hole course with a panoramic view along its 3360yd. Greens fees vary depending on the time you play.
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Pika-Pika
A first-rate Mexican cantina located on Boquerón’s back street, just a short block north of all the commerce on Calle José de Diego. Deep-dish burritos and tacos are savory and can be prepared vegetarian-style.
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Pizzeria Lykken
Mimicking the main strip’s vaguely Caribbean/bohemian air, the Lykken has myriad beads, jewelry and mobiles hanging from its wooden rafters. Its specialty is pizza, but you can get much more here, including potent cocktails.
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Boquerón Kayak Rental
Boquerón Kayak Rental has pedal boats and surf bikes, as well as kayaks (all from $15 per hour). Boat rides are also available. Cash only.
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Kaipo Kayak Rentals
Kaipo Kayak Rentals rents out boats, kayaks and surf bikes (half surfboard, half bicycle) at hour and day rates.
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