For an unforgettable evening you can't encounter at home, bioluminescent bays are the way to go. Three of the world's five bio bays are located in Puerto Rico, making it all the more magical. Once called 'sea fireflies' by early scientists, single-celled dinoflagellates in the water glow in the dark when disturbed. Don't bother trying to capture this phenomena with a camera, all you'll get is a photo of water on flash. Maybe the dinoflagellates are shy, maybe the shutter speed on our cameras can't accommodate magic, all we know for sure is this is one experience you can't miss. Try to time your visit with the new moon, as the bays are at their brightest for that time of the month. Here's three different ways anyone can bask in the dinoflagellates glow.
If you've got all the time and energy in the world, why not opt to surround yourself in the magic? La Paguera has the only bio bay that permits swimming, so if you want an intimate encounter this is your tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in San Juan, provide a light dinner before your swim and loan you snorkeling equipment so there's nothing to distract you from the glowing blue.
For those who would rather sit back and relax while marveling the phosphorescence, this boat tour will do just the trick. Gather together six of your favorite travelers for a private tour at Vieques.
Our group went on a kayaking extravaganza for this package that combined a tour of El Yunque National Forest during the day and saved the bio bay for the evening. Our day was jam-packed, but not having to worry about transportation was a serious blessing.
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