Cabo Rojo, Administrative division in southwest Puerto Rico, United States.
Description
Cabo Rojo is a municipality in southwest Puerto Rico comprising coastal landscapes and diverse habitats. The area includes salt flats, limestone cliffs, mangrove forests, and dry subtropical scrubland that slopes toward the sea.
History
Spanish settlers initiated salt extraction in this region starting in 1525. The settlement was formally established in 1771 and grew into a major salt production center.
Culture
The San Miguel Arcángel Church stands at the heart of the community and showcases neoclassical design from the 18th century. It remains a gathering place that shapes the character of the town.
Practical
The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge offers several trails through different landscape types, each with varying difficulty levels. Visitors should arrive early and bring plenty of water, especially during warmer months.
Did you know?
The salt flats and coastal cliffs contain minerals that tint the surrounding water reddish. This natural process inspired the area's name and creates an unusual color display at sunrise and sunset.
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Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo
17.7 km
Playa Buyé
8.2 km
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge
12.2 km
Minor Basilica of the Virgin of Montserrat
6.6 km
Playa El Combate
14.8 kmBoquerón State Forest
15.6 km
Mirador de las Salinas
15.5 km
Silva Bridge
5.9 kmTorréns Bridge
5.1 km
Los Pozos Beach
10.9 kmLaguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge
9.4 km
Balneario público de Boquerón
8.6 km
Playa Azul
6.9 km
Joyuda Beach
4.8 km
Playuela Beach
17.7 km
Lamela Beach
5.9 kmCabo Rojo
17.2 kmPlaya Punta Arenas
7 kmPlaya Laguna
7.2 kmPlaya Boquerón
9.1 km
Puntas Arenas Beach
9.1 km
Playa Águila
14 km
Playa Salinas
15.4 km
Bahía Salinas Beach
16 kmLa Playita
5.5 kmCabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
12 kmIslas Rocosas
8.1 kmPuente de Piedra
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