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Planning your Puerto Rico ‘bio-bay’ trip

Special to The Los Angeles Times

THE BEST WAY

From LAX, American, Continental and Delta have connecting service (with change of plane) to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $398. Fajardo is about 25 miles from San Juan.

BIO-BAY TOURS

Tours of Puerto Rico’s bioluminescent bays are offered by kayak or aboard electrically powered pontoon boats. In Fajardo, among the companies offering tours:

Puerto Rico Tropical Tours, (787) 439-8653, www.puerto-rico-tourism.com/puertoricotropical, arranges bioluminescent-bay tours of Fajardo’s lagoon for $85 per person, transportation included.

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EcoAction Tours, (787) 640-7385, www.ecoactiontours.com.

We took a kayaking tour with this company, which also offers tours by powerboat. Prices from $45 per person, including transportation near Fajardo.

TO LEARN MORE

Puerto Rico Tourism Co., (800) 866-7827, www.gotopuertorico.com, has a listing of tour operators who offer bio-bay excursions.

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