Cabo Rojo
Boqueron, PR 00622-0510
Plan Your Visit
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge is home to the headquarters of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex. At this location you can find several walking trails through which you'll get the chance to learn about our resident, migratory, and endemic bird species, plant species, and invasive species. Whether you choose to schedule a guided tour or explore at your own pace, we provide informational panels throughout the trails which will help you learn about our species and ecosystems. Some of these panels contain QR codes that when scanned play recordings of the different calls of each bird.
The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge Salt Flats Unit is home to the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex Interpretive Center. At this center we offer the opportunity to learn about local endangered species, ecosystems, and the history of the salt flats and salt mining industry in Puerto Rico. Across from the center you will find the main observation tower which overlooks the salt flats, mountains, and coast. Behind the center there are three different hiking trails where you can observe mangrove forests, subtropical dry forests, hypersaline lagoons, butterflies, birds, and more.
Activities
Get Involved
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance animals, plants, and their habitats. This goal cannot be achieved without the help of others. If you are interested in becoming a key part of the conservation of our natural resources, you are in the right place!
Services
Our main objective is restoring and enhancing native wildlife and plants. To achieve this, we don’t only carry out extensive research and projects but also fulfill our role as educators. We visit schools, program interpretive tours, host community events, and inform all visitors and residents about the importance of conservation.
About
Established in 1974 and expanded in 1999, the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge encompasses 1,836 acres dedicated to protecting vital shorebird habitats in the Caribbean. The refuge serves as a critical sanctuary for over 78 threatened or endangered species, including the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and the endemic grass Aristida chaseae. Managed as part of the Caribbean Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex, the site protects diverse ecosystems like hypersaline lagoons, mangrove forests, and subtropical dry forests while preserving the historical significance of the local salt mining industry.