Naguabo, Puerto Rico

Map of Naguabo, Puerto Rico

Naguabo ([naˈɣwaβo]) is a municipality in Puerto Rico (U.S.) located in the east coast of the island, north of Humacao; south of Río Grande and Ceiba; and east of Las Piedras. Naguabo is spread over 8 wards and Naguabo Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city). It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Contents

• Map of Naguabo Puerto Rico
• Rest el makito naguabo pr
• Geography
• Landmarks and places of interest
• Festivals and events
• Transportation
• Books about Naguabo
• References

Naguabo is said to be the birthplace of the pastelillo de chapín, which is a popular food in Puerto Rico. It is trunkfish wrapped inside a flour dough that is deep fried. Pastelillo de chapín can be found in almost any seaside establishment on the island.

Geography

Naguabo is located in the southeast region of Puerto Rico. The northern part is within the Luquillo Mountain Range, which contain the Picos (tips) of the Este and the Oeste, at 3,448 and 3,346 feet (1,051 and 1,020 m) of altitude above sea level, respectively.

Landmarks and places of interest

Algodones Key

El Yunque National Forest (South Side via PR State Road 191 - Closed at KM 13 (mile marker 8.1) (approx.) due to Road Closure)

Naguabo Beach

Punta Lima Beach

Ramón Rivero "Diplo" Monument

Tropical Beach

Yudelmi Center

Pedro Flores Monument

Hucares Waterfront (El Malecón - Boardwalk)

City Square (Plaza De Recreo)

Festivals and events

Pedro Flores Week - March

Chapín Festival - February

Diplo Festival - June

Virgen del Carmen Fiesta - July 16

Patron Saint Festival - October 7

Transportation

There is public transportation in Naguabo. It operates from 6:00 a.m. using the "Pisicorre" bus.

Books about Naguabo

Historia de Naguabo by Carmelo Rosario Natal