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The once-glittering waters remain La Parguera's biggest draw, but environmental condi-
tions from boat tours and developments have dimmed the spectacular show. Still, it can be
interesting for those who have never seen the phenomenon - boats visit the Bahía Monsio
José and Bahía La Parguera east of town. Both are reached via narrow canals through the
mangrove forest and, if you come here at night, bioluminescent microorganisms in the wa-
ter put on a surreal light show (
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). However, the motorboats and pollution have
killed many of the organisms in Parguera's bays, so today the best way to see biolumines-
cent water is on Vieques;
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. Nevertheless, the $7 ride on the
Fondo de Cristal (
787-899-5891)
is the least expensive way to witness this glowing water in Puerto Rico.
If you want to be ecologically minded, however, skip this bay for a place where nonpollut-
ing kayaks or electric boats are used - and tell motorized-boat operators why you're saying
no.
