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Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
Cabo Rojo
Known for seafood including raw oysters with lemon juice.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

There are two theories about the name Cabo Rojo. One is that it comes from the red color of the water in the salt flats and the other is it comes from the red color of the morrillos (cliffs) in the area of the lighthouse. Cabo Rojo includes Boquerón, El Combate and Joyuda areas.

Each of the areas has its own special flavor. It is known for raw oysters with lemon juice as well as a wide variety of seafood coming into the Puerto Real fishing ... (more)
Plaza de Recreo Ramón Emeterio Betánces, /Frazier Nivens
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Encendido Navideño > Travel & Sports®: Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo > Now 12/01/2008 to 01/18/2009
Traditional Christmas lighting of the trees and Plaza.
Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Accommodations Accommodations
Area 3Highway Inn $59-93 (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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$59-93, 29 Room Key
Rt 100 Km 8.0.
PRTC Endorsed Rooms Air conditioned Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
We offer a small, well-maintained hotel in Cabo Rojo.
  • An inexpensive, quiet accommodation.
  • Restaurant, bar and pool.
  • Owner operated.
  • Close to beaches, golf, marina, the plaza & lighthouse.
    • Area 3Lighthouse Hotel $69-150 (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    Lighthouse Hotel Photo 787-255-3835
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    $69-150, 60 Room Key
    Rt 100 at Rt 102.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Air conditioned Business Center Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
    We are a great choice for your next trip to the southwest.
  • A modern facility with a great pool and bar area.
  • Near the Lighthouse, Joyuda Beach, Mayagüez, & Ponce.
  • Boquerón Beach and Parguera are nearby.
  • Ample free parking.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Artisans & Galleries Artisans & Galleries
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Artisans (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
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    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    Wood turning, hand-painted folk scenes, metal work and ceramics.
    Area 3Into the Lighthouse (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    Cabo Rojo Lighthouse.
    "Into the Lighthouse" by Ann Hamilton.
    Area 3La Hiedra: Una enredadera en hierro forrado (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    Cultural Center.
    "La Hiedra: an ivy in Forged Steel" by Eric Schroeder.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 3Monumento al Soldado (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
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    Rt 100 & Rt 308, front of National Guard.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    A statue in memory of fallen soldiers in different wars.
    Area 3Museo de los Próceres (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    Museo de los Próceres Photo 787-255-1560
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    Rt 312 Km 0.5, interior.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    Includes a sculpture exhibition of national leaders, an Indian culture gallery, exhibits of Puerto Rican contemporary artists, a collection of paintings and a theater for plays and conferences.
    Area 3Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    Betances St.
    This church is located just off the Plaza. Construction began in 1771 and it was expanded in 1843.
    Area 3Plaza de Recreo Ramón Emeterio Betánces (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    Betances St.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    The town's main square & the resting place of the national patriot, Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betánces.
    Area 3Santuario Schoenstatt (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-851-5368
    Rt 100 Km 5.3.
    www.emym.org/schoenstatt/caborojo.html
    A beautiful sanctuary in a tranquil setting.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Beaches Beaches
    Area 3Punta La Mela (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    Rt 307, Guaniquilla.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    A beautiful beach area, South of Playa Buyé. Near 17.26 hectares of protected mangrove.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Car Rental Car Rental
    Area 3Budget - Cabo Rojo (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-254-4570
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    Rt 100 Km 5.9.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Diving & Snorkeling Diving & Snorkeling
    Area 3Pirate Divers (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-851-2044
    787-692-1077
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    Salvador Brau # 49.
    PRTC Endorsed Diving-Certification Diving-Equipment Diving & Snorkeling
    Certified instructors will take you to the coasts of Cabo Rojo, Rincón and Mayagüez for an unforgettable dive. Equipment sales available.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Events Events
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Patron Saint Festival (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
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    09/25/2009 - 09/27/2009
    Rebeca Coldberg Stadium, Rt 312 Km 0.2.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    The patron saint is San Miguel Arcángel (09/29). The festival includes music, games, parades and food kiosks.
    Area 3Encendido Navideño (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
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    Now 12/01/2008 - 01/18/2009
    Plaza Ramón Emeterio Betánces.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    Traditional Christmas lighting of the trees and Plaza.
    Area 3International Light Tackle Blue Marlin Tournament (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-851-8880
    787-254-3748
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    09/25/2009 - 09/27/2009
    Rt 102 Km 15.4, Club Deportivo.
    www.puerto-rico.net/~deportivo/home.htm
    International blue marlin fishing competition sponsored by Club Deportivo del Oeste and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
    Area 3International Triathlon (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-640-7912
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    03/30/2009 - 03/30/2009
    Rt 102 Km 14.7.
    Held in the Joyuda sector of Cabo Rojo. The event comprises three races: 1.8-Km swim, 40-mile bicycle and a 10-mile run. Great Gourmet Pasta Party on Saturday evening before the race.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Info-PRTC Info-PRTC
    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
    Official PRTC Information Center designed to welcome you and provide you with current, accurate information.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Information Information
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-851-1025
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    28 Betances St.
    ciudadcaborojo.net
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Tour Guides (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
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    Rt 312 Km 0.1.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    Tour guides are available free of charge upon request.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Nature/Adventure Nature/Adventure
    CHECK Area 3Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures Photo 0009 787-890-6071
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    Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
    www.aquaticadive-surf.com
    PRTC Endorsed Biking Bird-Watching Diving & Snorkeling Snorkel Surfing Nature/Adventure
    SCUBA/snorkeling tours, courses, sales & Rentals. Bicycle tours alongside coastal trails. New! surf lessons/rentals... Stand UP Paddle Boards (SUP'S), lessons & rentals. (main office: Aguadilla.)
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Públicos Públicos
    Area 3Línea Caborrojeña (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-851-1252
    787-723-9155SJ
    787-316-9155CL
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Restaurants & Clubs Restaurants & Clubs
    Area 3El Bohío (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-851-2755
    Rt 102 Km 13.9.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Seafood, Steak.
    Area 3Parada Los Flamboyanes (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-255-3765
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    Rt 102 Km 15.9.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate X-Monday X-Tuesday
    Caribbean, Seafood.
    Area 3Restaurante Rosso (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-255-5757
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    José C. Barbosa # 46.
    Restaurant Lunch Dinner Cost-Inexpensive X-Monday X-Tuesday
    Italian, Steak, Vegetarian.
    Area 3Tony's Restaurant (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-851-2500
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    Rt 102 Km 10.9.
    Restaurant Breakfast Lunch Dinner Cost-Moderate Open Daily
    Seafood, Steak.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Sightseeing Sightseeing
    Area 3Acevedo Tours (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
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    787-209-9964
    787-307-2875
    Oficina Principal Cabo Rojo.
    PRTC Endorsed Bird-Watching Children's Activities Diving & Snorkeling Fishing Horseback Riding Kayaking Limousines Museums Pre- and Post-Cruise Ship Packages Restaurants & Clubs Sailing & Watersports Surfing Sightseeing Nature/Adventure
    Sightseeing through the Porta del Sol area, boat trip to the La Parguera bioluminescent bay. Executive transport to airport and hotel.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: Trolley Trolley
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Trolley (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo
    787-255-1560
    787-255-1580
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    Luis Muñoz Marín St.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    Visits to El Faro, museums and the city of Cabo Rojo.
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