Humacao, Coastal municipality on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Dead Dog Beach
12.2 kmCueva del Indio
7.2 kmHumacao Nature Reserve
6.9 km
Reserva Natural de Humacao
7.6 km
Casa Roig Museum
324 m
Bridge No. 122
11.7 km
Guayanes Beach
9.8 km
Balneario público de Humacao
6.9 km
Playa Icacos
10.1 kmMontaña Explora
11.2 kmLogia Estrella de Oriente Nº 30
390 mMontaña Explora
11.2 kmExcursiones y Área de Acampar
11.5 kmEl Hippie Swimhole
11.8 kmParque Ceremonial La Cueva del Indio
6.9 kmCentro de Bellas Artes de Humacao Dr. Águedo Mojica Marrero
1.2 kmTeatro Ramon Rivera "Diplo"
12 kmAnfiteatro Ciudad Educativa
7.3 kmNaguabo water front
12.8 kmBlack Beach
13.4 kmEstatua de Pedro Flores
12 kmEstatua de Ramón Ortiz de Rivero
12 kmPista y Mural Wilfredo Molina Peña
2.4 kmLetras de Yabucoa
11.9 kmWork of art, sculpture
6 kmSculpture, Work of art
877 mEl Morrillo
6.4 kmMuelle Punta Santiago
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