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Fajardo, Municipality on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, United States

Located at the eastern tip of Puerto Rico, Fajardo extends across 21 square kilometers of coastal territory with numerous offshore islets and beaches.

Santiago de Mexía established Fajardo in 1772, and the municipality later served as a landing point for American forces during the 1898 invasion of Puerto Rico.

The Festival Cocolia in November and Festival de Bomba y Plena in May showcase Puerto Rican music, dances, and traditional food throughout the streets of Fajardo.

Puerto del Rey Marina contains 750 boat slips, offering direct access to ferries departing for Culebra and Vieques islands throughout the day.

Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve encompasses 316 acres containing coral reefs, mangroves, and an 1880 neoclassical lighthouse with Caribbean island views.

Location: Puerto Rico

Inception: 1772

Capital city: Fajardo barrio-pueblo

Shares border with: Ceiba, Luquillo

Website: https://fajardopr.org

GPS coordinates: 18.32583,-65.65250

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49

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