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Isabela

Isabela, Puerto Rico · North America

About Isabela

Isabela is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mora, 59km from Ruta Panorámica.

Isabela is a town located in Isabela, Puerto Rico. With a population of 12,505, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Isabela 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 Isabela to your route.

About Isabela

Isabela barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Isabela, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 7,826. As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called pueblo which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a Catholic

Read more church. Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year.

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What are the best things to do in Isabela?

Isabela 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 Isabela located?

Isabela is located in Isabela, Puerto Rico, North America. The coordinates are 18.5008 latitude, -67.0243 longitude.

What is the population of Isabela?

Isabela has a population of approximately 12,505 people, making it a town in Puerto Rico.

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Quick Information

Population
12,505
Continent
North America
Country
Puerto Rico
Region
Isabela
Timezone
America/Puerto_Rico
Coordinates
18.5008, -67.0243

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Worth the detour from Isabela

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

7 km · about 15 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.

38 km · about 45 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 Isabela

  • Right hereGuajataca 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 Isabela.

Mora

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

4 km awayPop. 1,857

Rafael Hernandez

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

7 km awayPop. 1,516

Aceitunas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

8 km awayPop. 1,688

San Antonio

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

8 km awayPop. 2,300

Quebradillas

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

10 km awayPop. 5,620

Cacao

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

12 km awayPop. 2,068

San Antonio

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

12 km awayPop. 1,203

Caban

🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

13 km awayPop. 3,959

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