Carolina, Coastal municipality in northeastern Puerto Rico.
Carolina is a municipality running along the northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, positioned between the capital San Juan and the Atlantic shore. The area includes the Isla Verde district, which houses the international airport, as well as several public beaches and inland residential neighborhoods.
Spanish colonizers founded the settlement in the late 1600s under the name Trujillo Bajo. In 1857 the town received the name San Fernando de la Carolina in honor of the Spanish king Charles II.
The town's identity grew around its coastal position and the communities that formed near the water and farmland. Residents today use the public parks and beaches as regular gathering places, where families and groups from across the municipality come together on weekends.
The three main beaches offer different swimming conditions and include facilities such as lifeguards, umbrella rentals, and parking areas. Visitors exploring the area can access several coastal entry points along the main road and inland routes leading to the residential districts.
The nickname Tierra de Gigantes comes from Felipe Birriel González, a famous resident who stood at 7 feet 11 inches (2.42 meters) and was the tallest person in Puerto Rican history. His memory remains present in local conversation and has given the town a special place in island lore.
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