Fees · Destination Guide
La Parguera and the Southwest Coast
Mangrove cays by day, Caribbean reef walls by boat, a lively waterfront by night.
Key fee: Qualified short-term residential rental occupancy tax
7% of lodging rate
Fees · Destination Guide
Mangrove cays by day, Caribbean reef walls by boat, a lively waterfront by night.
Key fee: Qualified short-term residential rental occupancy tax
7% of lodging rate
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
No universal La Parguera visitor marine-park entry tag or per-diver reserve fee could be confirmed from current DRNA materials reviewed here. Do not invent a Bonaire-style tag or a blanket dive permit. The protected-area boating and access regulations still apply, and special commercial, fishing, research, anchoring or bio-bay operations may need operator-specific authorization. Confirm any such charges and authorizations with DRNA or a currently licensed local skipper.
Puerto Rico does levy lodging occupancy tax: the Puerto Rico Tourism Company specifies 7 percent for qualifying residential rentals of fewer than 90 days; other accommodation types can be treated differently. That is a lodging tax, not a tourist entry or marine-park levy. Published local trip prices are starting offers, not real-time bookable quotations.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualified short-term residential rental occupancy tax | 7% of lodging rate Per eligible residential rental stay under 90 days | Guests at qualifying short-term residential rentals | Charged by registered host or accommodation operator | This is the official lodging occupancy tax for described rental classes; do not assume it applies at the same rate to every hotel type. Verify the host's final invoice. |
| Paradise Scuba local reef dive | From USD $130 Per advertised guided reef-dive product | Scuba guests on selected reef products | Book or confirm with Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling Center | Advertised starting rate on the operator's tour page; verify tank count, instructor/guide, taxes and rental extras at checkout. |
| Paradise Scuba wall dive | From USD $145 Per advertised guided wall-dive product | Qualified scuba guests on selected wall products | Book or confirm with Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling Center | Published starting offer, not a guaranteed price, specific boat departure or dive qualification. See the operator listing. |
| Paradise Scuba local reef snorkel | From USD $70 Per advertised guided snorkel product | Guided snorkeling guests | Book or confirm with Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling Center | Published on the operator snorkel page; check mask/fins, guide, schedule, cancellation and minimum participants. |
| Paradise Scuba sunset bio-bay cruise | From USD $85 Per advertised sightseeing product | Night sightseeing participants | Book or confirm with Paradise Scuba and Snorkeling Center | This is a published cruise starting offer, not an entitlement to swim in the bioluminescent bay. The listed itinerary separately mentions Cayo Caracoles swimming. Confirm current DRNA orders and activity restrictions; operators disagree with tourist-facing swim guidance. |
Fee
Per eligible residential rental stay under 90 days
This is the official lodging occupancy tax for described rental classes; do not assume it applies at the same rate to every hotel type. Verify the host's final invoice.
Per advertised guided reef-dive product
Advertised starting rate on the operator's tour page; verify tank count, instructor/guide, taxes and rental extras at checkout.
Per advertised guided wall-dive product
Published starting offer, not a guaranteed price, specific boat departure or dive qualification. See the operator listing.
Per advertised guided snorkel product
Published on the operator snorkel page; check mask/fins, guide, schedule, cancellation and minimum participants.
Per advertised sightseeing product
This is a published cruise starting offer, not an entitlement to swim in the bioluminescent bay. The listed itinerary separately mentions Cayo Caracoles swimming. Confirm current DRNA orders and activity restrictions; operators disagree with tourist-facing swim guidance.