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Cabo Rojo

Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico · North America

About Cabo Rojo

Cabo Rojo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Monte Grande, 59km from Ruta Panorámica.

Cabo Rojo is a town located in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. With a population of 10,839, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Cabo Rojo sits in Puerto Rico. It's in the America/Puerto Rico time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Cabo Rojo to your route.

About Cabo Rojo

Cabo Rojo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaβo ˈroxo], locally [ˈkaβo ˈχoho]) is a city and municipality situated on the southwest coast of Puerto Rico and forms part of the San Germán–Cabo Rojo metropolitan area as well as the larger Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area.

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Cabo Rojo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Cabo Rojo located?

Cabo Rojo is located in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.0866 latitude, -67.1457 longitude.

What is the population of Cabo Rojo?

Cabo Rojo has a population of approximately 10,839 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
10,839
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Cabo Rojo
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.0866, -67.1457

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Worth the detour from Cabo Rojo

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

photogenic

Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo

A lighthouse on white limestone cliffs dropping over 200 ft into the Mona Passage at Puerto Rico's southwest tip, surrounded by pink salt flats and reached by a flat walk from the parking area.

18 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Guajataca Tunnel

A 1904 railroad tunnel cut through the coastal cliff between Isabela and Quebradillas, now a walkable public monument opening onto a wild Atlantic cove and the mouth of the Guajataca canyon.

49 km · about 55 min drive

photogenic

Cueva Ventana

A limestone cave in Arecibo whose far opening frames the Río Grande de Arecibo valley like a window: a short guided walk from the road to one of Puerto Rico's most photographed viewpoints.

57 km · about 65 min drive

famous road

Ruta Panorámica

A 269 km chain of about 40 narrow secondary roads running the length of Puerto Rico's Cordillera Central from Mayagüez to Maunabo, built in the early 1970s purely for the mountain views and lechoneras along it.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Cabo Rojo

  • 49 kmGuajataca TunnelA 1904 railroad tunnel cut through the coastal cliff between Isabela and Quebradillas, now a walkable public monument opening onto a wild Atlantic cove and the mouth of the Guajataca canyon.
  • 59 kmRuta PanorámicaA 269 km chain of about 40 narrow secondary roads running the length of Puerto Rico's Cordillera Central from Mayagüez to Maunabo, built in the early 1970s purely for the mountain views and lechoneras along it.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cabo Rojo.

Monte Grande

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 1,817

Puerto Real

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

5 km awayPop. 6,166

Hormigueros

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

6 km awayPop. 11,934

Sabana Eneas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 1,847

Boquerón

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 2,017

Palmarejo

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

9 km awayPop. 1,169

Lajas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

10 km awayPop. 5,255

San Germán

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

11 km awayPop. 12,055

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