Messy Suitcase Mini-Tour: Buye Beach
Buye is a popular family beach in Cabo Rojo, on the west coast
of Puerto Rico. It can be a little crowded on weekends and very lively. The
water is calm, perfect for swimming, and there is a kayak concession at the
southern end and some decent snorkeling at the north end. You’ll also find an
open-air restaurant, a mini-market and a frappe place (usually only open Friday
through Sunday). The beach fronts a popular family cabin camping area.
Don’t expect Buye (pronounced BOO-yay) to be as pristine as
some of the public beaches you’ll find on the island. But if you’re looking to
sit under a shade tree and watch the kids play in the sand while you listen to
someone else’s radio pumping out Bad Bunny and take in the beauty of the
turquoise water, you could do a lot worse than Buye Beach. It’s not a pristine
touristy beach. What it is might be even better: a true Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico,
beach experience.
Buye has some unique features: a close parking area ($4, or
park farther away for free), bathrooms, showers, and a spectacular hiking area nearby,
Guaniquilla.
