Established in 1989, Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge is one of the most important freshwater habitats for migrating and resident aquatic birds in Puerto Rico.

Establecido en el 1989 Laguna Cartagena es uno de los hábitats de agua dulce más importantes para las aves nativas y migratorias en el suroeste de Puerto Rico.

Visit Us

The Service’s visitor center is located at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge. Adjacent to the visitor center there are hiking trails, and nearby are the Cabo Rojo Salt Flats which houses a small visitor center and trails for biking and hiking.

Visite el Centro de Visitantes del Servicio situado en el Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Cabo Rojo. Tenemos veredas para caminar adyacente al Centro. No muy lejos de esta área, tenemos Las Salinas de Cabo Rojo donde encontrarás veredas para caminar y pasear en bicicleta.  

Location and Contact Information

      About Us

      The Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge is a wetland fed primarily by rainfall runoff. Established in 1989, the refuge is one of the most important freshwater habitats for migrating and resident aquatic birds in Puerto Rico.

      Establecido en el 1989 Laguna Cartagena es uno de los hábitats de agua dulce más importantes para las aves nativas y migratorias en el suroeste de Puerto Rico.

      Our Organization

      A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
      The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
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      Washington,DC