2013 Map of Parguera

About this map

The coastal settlement of La Parguera serves as the focal point of this southwestern Puerto Rican landscape, where the foothills of Sierra Bermeja meet the Caribbean Sea. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Cerro Mariquita down to the mangrove-lined shore of Bahía Fosforescente. This 2013 survey illustrates a sophisticated maritime environment characterized by a complex network of coral reefs and cays, including Arrecife Coral, Cayo Enrique, and Cayo Caracoles. Inland, the map details established settlements like Parguera and Rancho Cabassa, connected by routes such as PR-116. The mapping of small islands like Isla Magueyes and Isla Guayacán highlights the region's reliance on its coastal geography for both navigation and local identity.