Guánica, Administrative division in southwest Puerto Rico.
The Guánica region extends along the Caribbean coast, featuring mangrove islands, secluded beaches, and a dry forest with 700 plant species.
In 1898, General Nelson A. Miles led United States troops into Guánica Bay during the Spanish-American War, marking a pivotal moment for Puerto Rico.
The Guánica State Forest, designated as a United Nations World Biosphere Reserve, contains 12 hiking trails leading to limestone caves and hidden beaches.
The forest welcomes visitors daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with trails ranging from beginner to advanced levels across 1,000 acres of protected land.
Aurora Key, a small mangrove island near Guánica, maintains shallow waters surrounding its perimeter, creating natural swimming channels between tree formations.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: August 12, 1508
Capital city: Guánica barrio-pueblo
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Website: http://www.gobierno.pr/OCAM/DirectorioMunicipios/Guanica.htm
Shares border with: Yauco, Lajas, Sabana Grande
Website: http://gobierno.pr/OCAM/DirectorioMunicipios/Guanica.htm
GPS coordinates: 17.97167,-66.90806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:15
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19.1 km
Hacienda Lealtad
29.2 km
Guánica State Forest
3.1 km
Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo
30.4 km
El Tuque
24.4 km
Maricao State Forest
18.2 km
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge
27.6 km
Minor Basilica of the Virgin of Montserrat
30.1 km
San Isidro Labrador y Santa María de la Cabeza Church
13.4 km
Boquerón State Forest
23.2 km
Guánica Light
2.4 km
San Germán de Auxerre Church
19.2 km
Monte Guilarte
24 km
Logia Masónica Hijos de la Luz
9.3 km
Hacienda Santa Rita
4.8 km
Las Cabañas Bridge
29.4 km
Mirador de las Salinas
30.9 km
Casa Franceschi Antongiorgi
9.5 km
Teatro Ideal
9.2 km
Filardi House
9.4 km
Chalet Amill
9.6 km
Silva Bridge
31.3 km
Agostini House
9.5 km
La Soplaera Waterfall
22.8 km
Salto Curet Waterfall
22.1 km
Mangó Waterfall
25.1 km
Guilligan's Island
5 km
La Bahia Fosforescente
9.3 kmReviews
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