Place des Halles

Place des Halles is a public square in Vega Baja with paved walkways, seating areas, and shade trees throughout. The layout creates an open, welcoming space where people can move around comfortably and rest.

The square emerged during Vega Baja's founding in 1776 when Spanish colonial authorities recognized the city as an independent municipality. This founding period shaped the development of the urban center and its main public spaces.

This square serves as a gathering place where neighbors come together for celebrations and daily social life, particularly during the October festivities honoring the Virgin of the Rosary. The way people use the space shows how central it is to community bonds and shared traditions.

Several bus routes serve the area near the square, and parking spaces are available for visitors arriving by car. The accessible layout makes it easy to walk around and explore nearby neighborhoods.

A walking path along the Cibuco River connects directly to the square, where you can see ancient Taino rock carvings featuring fish and faces. These archaeological traces link the place to the region's original inhabitants.

Location: Pugnado Afuera

Location: Vega Baja

Address: Pl. des Halles, 16000 Angoulême, France

GPS coordinates: 18.43393,-66.40826

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21