Cayo Enrique (La Parguera Reserve)
Access & Facilities
Accessible only by boat or kayak from La Parguera waterfront docks (1.5 miles offshore). Fixed mooring buoys on the lee side of the mangrove cay.
⚠️ Hazards & Safety Gates
- ⚠️ Boat Traffic
- ⚠️ Strong Afternoon Trade Winds
- ⚠️ Fire Coral
Note: Always evaluate local surf, weather, and ocean conditions before entering the water.
Conditions & Data Provenance
These values are reference observations unless explicitly labeled as live provider data. Check the timestamp and official advisories before entering the water.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Confidence | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Water Temperature C | 29.5 | CARICOOS Lajas Buoy Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Wave Height M | 0.3 | CARICOOS Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Visibility M | 18.0 | Parguera Dive Charter Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Sargassum Level | medium | CARICOOS Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Bacterial Water Quality | safe | DRNA Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-07-30 |
Observed Marine Species (12)
Common fish and marine life encountered at Cayo Enrique (La Parguera Reserve):
Nassau grouper
Epinephelus striatus
Black grouper
Mycteroperca bonaci
Graysby
Cephalopholis cruentata
French angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
Queen angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
Spotted drum
Equetus punctatus
Trumpetfish
Aulostomus maculatus
Lionfish
Pterois volitans
Caribbean spiny lobster
Panulirus argus
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Symmetrical brain coral
Pseudodiploria strigosa
Staghorn coral
Acropora cervicornis
📜 Regulations & Marine Reserve Rules
La Parguera Natural Reserve rules apply. Use fixed mooring buoys; anchoring on coral prohibited. Managed by DRNA.