La Parguera is a very small town and so if you are looking for a bank or post office, you will need to drive to get to one. There is a grocery store, a little bigger than a convenience store, and one church in the town.
Emergencies:
Since Puerto Rico is part of the United States, all you need to do to summon help is dial 911. The closest local hospital is:
Currency:
Puerto Rico accepts US dollars and all major credit cards
Cellphones:
The following major cell phone carriers work in Puerto Rico: AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon.
Drinking Law:
The legal age is 18 years old. It is against the law to drink outside. You must be in a bar, restaurant, home, hotel, etc. Cops can and will fine you on the spot.
Smoking:
As per lawn 66 which took effect in 2006, Puerto Rico is smoke free. The only places you may smoke are: outdoors, in hotel rooms specifically designated for smokers, your own home, and your own car provided there are no children present. Police can and will fine you on the spot.
| Fines: | 1st offense $250 2nd offense $500 subsequent offenses $2000 |
Time Zone:
Puerto Rico is in the Atlantic Standard time zone. They do not practice daylight savings time.
Churches:
La Iglesia Presbiteriana
Route 304 across the street from the M&M Bakery
Grocery Store:
Grocery StoreThere is a small market on route 304 called M&M Supermarket. It doesn’t have a lot, just the basics.