Humacao

Humacao is a coastal municipality on Puerto Rico's eastern shore, spanning both land and water along the Atlantic. The town anchors this part of the island's eastern region with its geographical reach.

Spanish settlers established this community in 1722, building upon the earlier presence of Taíno people who had lived here under the leadership of Cacique Jumacao. The town's name traces back to this indigenous leader and his legacy in the region.

Celebrations honoring the Immaculate Conception fill the town with traditional music, local food, and handmade crafts that visitors encounter throughout the festivities. These events reveal how the community keeps its cultural traditions alive in everyday life.

Nearby airports are about an hour's drive away, offering flexibility in how travelers reach the town. Visitors should plan travel time from either airport when organizing their trip.

Offshore from Punta Santiago sits an island home to a large population of Rhesus monkeys that arrived in the 1930s and have thrived in their natural setting ever since. These animals represent an unusual research project that visitors sometimes spot from nearby vantage points.

Location: Puerto Rico

Inception: April 1722

Capital city: Humacao

Elevation above the sea: 21 m

Shares border with: Yabucoa, Las Piedras, Naguabo

Website: http://gobierno.pr/OCAM/DirectorioMunicipios/Humacao.htm

GPS coordinates: 18.14944,-65.82750

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:44