La Parguera Puerto Rico Map

About La Parguera, Puerto Rico

La Parguera is a locality in Lajas County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 889. The population density is 1198.6 people per km². La Parguera is located at 17.9750°N, 67.0466°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

La Parguera unfolds as a sun-drenched mosaic of mangrove-fringed channels and shimmering shallow bays, a place where the Caribbean Sea whispers secrets to the land. It lies 28.5 miles west of Ponce, PR (from Ponce, PR: bearing 265°T), and is situated 9.1 miles south-west of Sabana Grande. The air here hums with a gentle warmth, carrying the faint, salty tang of the ocean and the sweet perfume of tropical blossoms. Tiny islands, like scattered emeralds, dot the turquoise expanse, their shores softened by fine, pale sand. The landscape is a delicate balance of verdant growth and sun-bleached limestone, a testament to the persistent artistry of wind and wave. Life moves with a languid grace, the rhythm of the tides dictating the day’s unfolding. This coastal enclave, La Parguera, has long been shaped by the bounty of the sea, its history intertwined with the fishing traditions that still anchor its economy. Generations have drawn sustenance from these waters, their lives a continuous dialogue with the marine world. The famed bioluminescent bays, where microscopic organisms ignite the water with an ethereal glow under the cloak of night, are a singular wonder, drawing visitors from afar to witness this natural alchemy. While tourism now plays a significant role, the heart of La Parguera still beats with the steady pulse of its maritime heritage, a heritage that manifests in the colorful fishing boats bobbing in the harbors and the stories shared over fresh catch.

About This La Parguera Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of La Parguera, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 17.974965, -67.046566. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on La Parguera and Lajas County.

Detailed location data for La Parguera includes the ZIP code, telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Lajas County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct La Parguera is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.