La Mela Travel Guide
Cabo Rojo
Popular places to visit
Buye Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Buye Beach during your travels in Cabo Rojo? While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Combate Beach
Discover both sides of a stunning Puerto Rico beach that promises a laid-back party atmosphere at one end and tranquil, tropical seclusion at the other.
Balneario Boqueron
Head to the golden sands of this Blue Flag-awarded beach to swim, try watersports and take in the views of the rock formations along the Bahía de Boquerón.
Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
Marvel at a historic lighthouse on the southwestern tip of Puerto Rico, where the still-working tower offers spectacular views of the Morrillos Peninsula.
Playa Sucia
In southwestern Puerto Rico lies a picture-perfect beach that is sheltered in a natural cove and untouched by human development.
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge
Experience the diverse wildlife of Puerto Rico in a stunning refuge that features dramatic limestone cliffs, serene salt flats and gorgeous Caribbean beaches.
Things to do
La Parguera: Sunset and Biobay or Late Night Biobay Cruise
Puerto Rico: Bio Bay Swim and Sunset Charter or Late night tour
La Parguera Boat Tour with Kayak
La Parguera Glowing BioBay Boat Tour from San Juan
Explore Puerto Rico's West Coast
4 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter
Top hotels in La Mela
Rincon of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel
Very nice
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Aquarius Vacation Club at Boqueron Beach Resort
The hotel was clean, and the staff was very friendly. I have to say the staff made the visit all worth a while. Everyone from the front desk to the maids to the staff at the Pisces restaurant was super friendly and accommodating to me and my family. They have a private gate that leads straight to ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Villa Cofresi Hotel
Another great week at Villa Confresi and I look forward to seeing you again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Rincon Beach Resort
I love this hotel… we’ve been here several times. The staff was great, views are amazing, the food was good and is easy to enter, the parking, the lobby… everything was good! It’s time for some renovations… the building seems dated, and beds were kind of uncomfortable. If I’m going out of home and ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino by IHG
Sheets odor weren’t the best, breakfast it’s expensive at least to be just an “American breakfast”. Thought it was buffet. Otherwise, pretty quiet and safe. Has a lot of restaurants nearby, a water park 30 mins away and a shopping court.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Parguera Plaza Hotel - Adults Only
This hotel is beautiful and the staff is friendly and helpful. I would stay here again!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Mela
Joyuda
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Joyuda and surrounding area, you can visit Club Deportivo Del Oeste and Playa Azul.
Las Palmas
Though Las Palmas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge and Balneario Boqueron.
