Can you go to Mosquito Bay without a tour?

Some note that the bay isn't as bright as they hoped. Though you can visit Mosquito Bay unaccompanied, it's best experienced via a guided tour on a boat or kayak. Tours operate nightly and cost approximately $60 per person, depending on the company you book.



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While the most common way to visit the bio bays is by kayaking, it's also possible to visit on a tour boat. Para La Naturaleza also offers a walking guided tour through Laguna Grande, Fajardo. Pick the method that is the most comfortable for you.

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The brightest bioluminescent bay in the world, Mosquito Bay in Puerto Rico, is worth a visit, but it does take some planning. Let's take a look at the best time to see the water's bright luminescence and how to plan your trip accordingly.

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While the bio bays have some bioluminescence year-round, the best time of the year to visit them is during the dry season, from December to mid-April. Heavy rainfall can cloud the water and make it harder to see the glow from the dinoflagellates.

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Before visiting Mosquito Bay, it's a good idea to check the weather forecast. Mosquito Bay is accessible all year, however, the bioluminescence is best noticeable here between June and November. The water is warmer and the organisms are more active during this period, resulting in a brighter and more intense glow.

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The magic in Puerto Mosquito is created by an unusual wizard called Pyrodinium bahamense (whirling fire of the Bahamas). This single cell microscopic plankton is able to create an eerie bluish light by mixing two chemicals whenever something touches it. The result is spectacular.

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In fact, La Parguera is the only Puerto Rican bioluminescent bay that you can swim in. Because of this, La Parguera is also the least bright of the three bio bays in Puerto Rico as swimming can disrupt the fragile ecosystem dinoflagellates live in.

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Visiting a destination with this name is sure to elicit the question, “Does Mosquito Bay have mosquitoes?” Yes, it does. But compared to other parts of Puerto Rico, you won't find nearly as many mosquitoes here.

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1. Mosquito Bay, Puerto Rico. Hidden on the southern coast of Vieques, off the east coast of mainland Puerto Rico, this narrow inlet widens into a dolphin-shaped bay of mangroves that protects the brightest occurrence of bioluminescence in the world according to Guinness World Records.

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The best way to see this incredible natural phenomenon is to escape the light by walking 200 metres or so away from La Roque Harbour on the beach at low tide on a moonless night. Gentle sweep the surface sand away with your feet and look out for the glow.

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