Isla Mata la Gata

Coordinates: 17°57′36.0″N 67°02′17.7″W / 17.960000°N 67.038250°W / 17.960000; -67.038250
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Isla Mata la Gata
Beach and boats at Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata is located in Puerto Rico
Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata is located in Lesser Antilles
Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata is located in Caribbean
Isla Mata la Gata
Isla Mata la Gata
Geography
LocationCaribbean Sea
Coordinates17°57′36.0″N 67°02′17.7″W / 17.960000°N 67.038250°W / 17.960000; -67.038250
ArchipelagoPuerto Rico Archipelago
Administration
CommonwealthPuerto Rico

Isla Mata la Gata is a mangrove island and tourist attraction, located off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico. Closest access from the island is by boat from the coastal village of La Parguera, in Lajas. Available facilities include dock, picnic tables, open air shelters, changing cabanas and commodes. Activities include sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, picnicking, fishing.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Lajas". www.callejeandopr.com (in Spanish).
  2. ^ Bernthal, Ron (2009). Puerto Rico Off the Beaten Path A Guide to Unique Places. Off the Beaten Path Series. Globe Pequot. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-7627-5815-9. Retrieved 9 May 2020.