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
The Parque de los Próceres is a park in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
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.
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:
For pictures of Mayagüez, take a look at our gallery.