La Mela Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Buye Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Buye Beach during your travels in Cabo Rojo? While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Combate Beach
Discover both sides of a stunning Puerto Rico beach that promises a laid-back party atmosphere at one end and tranquil, tropical seclusion at the other.
Balneario Boqueron
Head to the golden sands of this Blue Flag-awarded beach to swim, try watersports and take in the views of the rock formations along the Bahía de Boquerón.
Cabo Rojo Lighthouse
Marvel at a historic lighthouse on the southwestern tip of Puerto Rico, where the still-working tower offers spectacular views of the Morrillos Peninsula.
Playa Sucia
In southwestern Puerto Rico lies a picture-perfect beach that is sheltered in a natural cove and untouched by human development.
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge
Experience the diverse wildlife of Puerto Rico in a stunning refuge that features dramatic limestone cliffs, serene salt flats and gorgeous Caribbean beaches.
Activities
Explore Puerto Rico's West Coast
Rincón UTV Sunset Adventure: Explore & Chase the Perfect Sunset
Our pick of the best La Mela Hotel Deals
2 bedroom Villa with Pool and Stunning Ocean Views.
The host was very welcoming and incredibly responsive; even getting back to us almost immediately when he was on the other side of the world. We were there for a month and it was quite comfortable; exercising outside with a magnificent view. Sitting outdoors with a glass of wine in one hand and a ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Aquarius Vacation Club at Boqueron Beach Resort
Nice
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Rincon of the Seas - Grand Caribbean Hotel
Room was well kept. Facilities are very pretty and tropical. Right on the beach and views in most rooms it seems. Pool food and beverage service is great. Breakfast restaurant was solid also. Overall a really great resort. Very central to all Rincon activities. As noted by some other reviewers the ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Rincon Beach Resort
Great customer service. Very clean. Beautiful views and amazing sunsets.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Villa Cofresi Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino by IHG
Nice and clean
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Mela
Joyuda
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Joyuda and surrounding area, you can visit Isla de Ratones and Club Deportivo Del Oeste.
Las Palmas
Though Las Palmas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge and Balneario Boqueron.
