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Mayagüez is the seventh largest city in Puerto Rico, located some 10 km to the north-west from Hormigueros. The capital city San Juan is in 150 km to the north-east. According to the latest census, the population of Mayagüez is about 78,700 people. Mayagüez is a popular tourist destination thanks to its urban public parks and zoos.

Airport Eugenio Maria De Hostos (IATA: MAZ) is 10 km away from Mayagüez and is the closest airport to it.

Best things to see in Mayagüez

1. Parque de los Próceres
The Parque de los Próceres is a park in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

2. Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo
Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo is a zoo located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It is the only zoo on the island. It is named in honor of Juan A. Rivero. It has an extensive collection of animals from all continents, as well as new facilities. The zoo is undergoing a restructuring phase with the addition of the aviary, arthropodary and a butterfly exhibition. Benjamin Cole authored the law that created the zoo when he was a legislator. It was established in 1954 but has recently been remodeled.

3. Cathedral of Mayagüez
Our Lady of the Candelaria Cathedral or (Spanish) Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria is the cathedral for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mayagüez located in the eastern end of the Colón Main Square facing the town hall in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

If you have already seen Mayagüez, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

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Mayagüez tourist attractions and interesting places

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Boquerón, Puerto Rico

Boquerón is a beach village located in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto

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Parque de los Próceres

The Parque de los Próceres is a park in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

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Isla de Ratones

Isla de Ratones (Mice Island) is a small island located near the

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Basílica Menor de la Virgen de Monserrate

The Basílica Menor de la Virgen de Monserrate is a basilica built in

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Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo

Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo is a zoo located in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. It

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Cathedral of Mayagüez

Our Lady of the Candelaria Cathedral or (Spanish) Catedral Nuestra

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Parque del Litoral

Parque del Litoral is a park located in the city of Mayagüez.

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Hotels in Mayagüez

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Mayagüez Resort & Casino

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Rincon Beach Resort

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Rincon Beach Resort

starting $147

Holiday Inn Mayaguez & Tropical Casino

starting $126

Rincon Beach Resort

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Howard Johnson Inn Downtown Mayaguez Pr

starting $92

Hotel Joyuda Beach

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Hotel Hidden Village

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