Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats
130 Votes Currently Open- Address: Ruta 303 Km 12 Península de Morillos, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Map
- Timings: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm Details
- Phone: +1-7878511025
- Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
- Tags: Outdoors, Forest, Island, Trail, Water Body, Wildlife Sanctuary , Family And Kids, Nature, Bird Watching, Green House
The Cabo Rojo Salt Flats & Wildlife Refuge are maintained over 1800 acres by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The Salt Flats, which are a marvel of nature, are contained inside the larger Wildlife Refuge. While the Salt Flats are famous for being a natural anomaly, the wildlife refuge houses plenty of flora and fauna, especially for bird watching. Together, they form one of the most special attractions of Cabo Rojo.
The trails inside the wildlife refuge range from about 1 to 2 miles in length. There is an interpretive centre in the refuge, where you can learn about the wildlife of the area. For a fee, you can even have an interpretive guide take you on a tour. The refuge has a plethora of ecosystems- dry forests, lagoons, mangroves and even coral reefs. Not only is it a great place to go bird watching and appreciate the different types of plants, but you get to also see the different types of animals that call it home. The salt flats were added in 1999 to conserve and protect the single most important point of convergence for migratory shorebirds in Puerto Rico. They are considered unique & irreplaceable.
- There is also a beautiful butterfly trail inside the wildlife refuge.
- The salt from the Salt Flats have a number of applications. It is generally used for non-food purposes, like swimming pools, ice melting and soil amendments.
The Cabo Rojo Wildlife Refuge and Salt Flats are not just a wonderful natural attraction, but they are also of massive ecological importance to the area.
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats Travel Tips
- After you are done with the salt flats and the wildlife refuge, you might want to visit the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse or La Playuela Beach, which are both just a little farther down Road 301.
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- Los Balcones
- Moons Bar & Tapas
- Villa Parguera
- Marily’s Bakery
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- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats Address: Ruta 303 Km 12 Península de Morillos, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats Contact Number: +1-7878511025
- Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats Timing: 09:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Best time to visit Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats(preferred time): 09:00 am - 03:00 pm
- Time required to visit Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats: 03:00 Hrs
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27.78% of people who visit Cabo Rojo include Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats in their plan
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43.75% of people start their Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats visit around 12 PM - 1 PM
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People usually take around 3 Hrs to see Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats
95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats
People normally club together Parguera Trailer Camp and Playa Sucia while planning their visit to Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge And Salt Flats.