Cabo Rojo, named after the red-colored limestone cliffs on its coast, is a city and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the Porta del Sol tourism region. The city is famous for its pirate legends, its beaches, its nature and its lighthouse.
Understand
Cabo Rojo is located on the southern west coast of Puerto Rico. Its pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic church, and a main recreational plaza are a must-see. It's considered an LGBT-friendly area.
Get in
- San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
- Ponce: Mercedita Airport
Get around
See
- Cabo Rojo Pueblo (downtown Cabo Rojo), 18.087206°, -67.146664°. See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities. 2022-04-03