Vega Baja, Coastal municipality in northern Puerto Rico
Vega Baja extends across plains and karst landscapes along Puerto Rico's northern shore, featuring beaches, forests, and residential neighborhoods spanning 14 barrios.
The Spanish colonial government established Vega Baja on October 7, 1776, initially naming it Vega-baxa del Naranjal de Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
The Casa Alonso Museum, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, contains exhibits of Puerto Rican music, literature, and artifacts from different periods.
Puerto Nuevo Beach holds Blue Flag certification and includes facilities for people with disabilities, making it accessible to all visitors throughout the year.
The Cibuco River banks contain Taino rock carvings that indicate indigenous peoples used this location for fishing and daily activities.
Location: Puerto Rico
Inception: October 7, 1776
Capital city: Vega Baja
Elevation above the sea: 35 m
Website: http://www.vegabaja.gov.pr/
Shares border with: Vega Alta, Morovis, Manatí
Website: http://vegabaja.gov.pr
GPS coordinates: 18.44611,-66.38750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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