Naguabo - municipality in Puerto Rico
Naguabo is a municipality in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico, north of Humacao and south of Ceiba and Fajardo.
Get in
From Luis Muñoz Marín Airport take highway PR-30 towards Caguas, follow the signs to Humacao and then Naguabo. Or if you want to drive along the coast and sightsee take PR-3, locally known as "65 de Infantería" to get to Fajardo and then continue south following the signs to Naguabo.
Get around
You need a car, public transportation is not recommended. It is unreliable and takes too long to reach destinations. When driving and unsure of directions don't hesitate to ask the locals. Most locals understand English they just might be rusty for not practicing it, so bear with them. Use your judgement on who you ask, because although many locals would be happy to help others get a kick out of giving wrong directions.
See
- Naguabo Pueblo (downtown Naguabo), 18.211534°, -65.735076°. 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. The town square or "plaza" is the second-largest in Puerto Rico and houses the statues of famous "Naguabeños" like Ramon del Rivero "Diplo" (comedian) and Pedro Flores (composer, musician). It also has a small outdoor stage in the shape of an oyster shell, "Concha Acústica", used for music performances and as a free open movie theater. 2022-04-03
Do
- Right off Exit 17 there is Hobbies Bowling Center with 14 lanes, sports bar, pool tables, slot machines and mini game room. (dead link: December 2020)
- If your in Naguabo on a Sunday then the "Malecón" is must. There is great seafood for cheap, handcrafted souveniers, and music every Sunday from noon until dusk.
Eat
- For seafood go to el "Malecón".
- Next to the town square "Danny's Pizza" is a must. For less than $3 you get a very sizeable slice of pizza. There are several Chinnese restaurants, Burger King, Subway, and a Taco Maker. "Benji's Potato" out of Exit 18 is a locally owned version of Hot Potato. Locals will say is better.
Drink
- Hobbies Bowling Center
- Alongside the "Malecón"
Sleep
- Hacienda Moyano, Carr. 971 B. Duque Sector Tablones, +1 787-874-1971. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. 4 studio apartments at Hacienda Moyano. 320 sq ft each. Private entrances and porches front and back, equipped kitchen, air conditioning, 24-hour video surveillance, parking, fenced and gated, pool with shaded lounging areas, rain forest and Caribbean sea views, access to Rio Santiago (river) on property. $100 per night