Event· La Parguera· Other Caribbean
Fiestas de la Candelaria (La Parguera)
17° 58.4′ N · 67° 2.8′ W
La Parguera's February patron-saint festival, Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, takes over the waterfront village with parades, live music and food stalls.
Practical
Coordinates: La Parguera village per Wikivoyage. Wikipedia: the Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria are held in February with parades, games, artisans, rides, regional food and live entertainment; the village also hosts a Pineapple Festival (May or June), the Fiesta de San Pedro (June) and a Christmas parade and artisans' fair (December). Expect a crowded anchorage and loud music on festival weekends.
Best for
A lively February weekend at anchor
Season
February
Nearby
- Paradise Scuba & Snorkeling Center (La Parguera)Right here
- La Parguera Village (restaurants & provisions)0.1 NM away
- Magueyes Island Tide Station (NOAA 9759110)0.2 NM away
- La Parguera Anchorage0.4 NM away
- La Parguera Mangrove Cays (Caracoles, Mata la Gata, Enrique)0.9 NM away
- Bahía Fosforescente (La Parguera)1.9 NM away
- La Parguera Wall5.1 NM away
- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge & Salt Flats7 NM away