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Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge & Salt Flats
17° 58.8′ N · 67° 10.1′ W
An 1,836-acre refuge around the hypersaline Fraternidad ('Pink Lagoon') and Candelaria lagoons and the historic Cabo Rojo salt flats, one of the oldest salt-mining sites in the Americas. More than 180 bird species have been recorded, including the endangered yellow-shouldered blackbird.
Practical
Coordinates from Wikipedia. Drive through it on the way to the Los Morrillos lighthouse and Playa Sucia from Boquerón. A migratory-bird crossroads between North and South America. Bring binoculars and go early or late in the day.
Best for
Birding and pink salt flats
Nearby
- Balneario de Boquerón1.3 NM away
- Boquerón Bay Anchorage2.8 NM away
- Boquerón Village & Club Náutico de Boquerón2.9 NM away
- Playa Sucia (La Playuela)2.9 NM away
- Cabo Rojo Lighthouse (Los Morrillos)3.1 NM away
- Puerto Real (Cabo Rojo)5.9 NM away
- Fiestas de la Candelaria (La Parguera)7 NM away
- La Parguera Village (restaurants & provisions)7 NM away
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