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Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
Cabo Rojo: El Combate
The Cabo Rojo Lighthouse and Salt Flats.
By:Travel & Sports Staff, June-2008

In 1759 the locals fought with a neighboring town for the ownership of the salt flats, hence the name El Combate. You will find restaurants on the road and the beach area at the end of Rt. 3301. This beach, also called El Combate, is now part of the Boquerón Forest Reserve. Go farther south to reach the salt flats and the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse. If you have never seen how sea salt is harvested, now is your chance.

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Area 3Hotel Combate Beach $90-110 (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
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Hotel Combate Beach Photo 787-254-2358
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$90-110, 20 Room Key
Rt 3301 Km 2.7.
PRTC Endorsed Quality Award Studios Rooms Air conditioned Beaches Business Center Kitchens in some/all units Meeting Facilities Pool Restaurants & Clubs
We are located right on the famous El Combate beach.
  • A relaxing change from large metropolitan hotels.
  • A well-known local restaurant and bar.
  • Next to the beach portion of the nature reserve.
  • Walking distance, or a short drive, to everything.
    • Area 3Parador Bahía Salinas Beach Resort & Spa $179-226 (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
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    $179-226, 27 Room Key
    Rt 301 Km 11.5.
    PRTC Endorsed Rooms Suites Villas Air conditioned Beaches Honeymoon Packages Internet, Fast Mesones Gastronómicos Meeting Facilities Paradores Pool Spas
    Located on the Southwestern coastal tip of Puerto Rico.
  • Surrounded by a mangrove habitat.
  • Across from the famous natural salt flats.
  • The flats have persisted several hundred years.
  • An environment with little rainfall & constant breezes.
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: El Combate: Attractions & Sights Attractions & Sights
    Area 3Cabo Rojo Salt Flats Interpretative Center (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    787-851-2999
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    Rt 301 Km 11.
    www.proambientepr.org
    It is estimated that 40,000 birds visit this area yearly. The Interpretative Center houses a museum about the history, geology & ecology of the area. It has an interpretative trail with panels, gazebos as well as bird and butterfly watching trails.
    Area 3El Faro Punta Jaguey (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    787-255-1560
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    Rt 301, end.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    This 1882 lighthouse is perched on the very last spit of land in the southwest. Adjacent to the lighthouse on the east is a small cove and intimate beach. The grounds are open to the public.
    Area 3Salt Flats and Lighthouse Area (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
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    Rt 301 Km 11.5.
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    Just before the 1882 lighthouse structure are the salt flats and piles of harvested salt.
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    Area 3La Playuela (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    787-255-1560
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    Rt 301 Km 11.5.
    www.ciudadcaborojo.net/
    A beautiful but undeveloped (take everything you need) half-moon beach known as La Playuela on the east side of the Cabo Rojo Lighthouse.
    Area 3Playa El Combate (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
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    End of Rt 3301.
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    Beaches Star Listing
    A great weekend and sunset beach.
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    CHECK Area 3Aquatica Dive, Bike & Surf Adventures (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
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    Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
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    SCUBA trips, PADI & SSI certifications (accepting referrals). guided open water tours. Equipment rental/repairs . Nitrox available. Bicycle Tours & Rentals for all levels. NEW! surf lessons & rentals...NSSIA certified instructors.. (main office: Aguadilla.)
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    Top of Page Cabo Rojo: El Combate: Forests Forests
    Area 3Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge Photo 787-851-7258
    787-851-7274
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    Rt 301 Km 5.1.
    caribbean-ecoteam.fws.gov
    Biking Bird-Watching Guided Tours On-Site Hiking Information Lookout Tower Mangroves Reserve / Sanctuary
    Headquarters and Visitors Center for the Caribbean Wildlife Refuge. Friends Group Association - Cabo Rojo Salt Flats Interpretive Center (museum-trails-souvenirs).
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    Area 3Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    Cabo Rojo, Porta del Sol Photo 787-851-7015
    787-851-7070
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    Rt 100 Km 13.7.
    www.gotopuertorico.com
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    Area 3Cabo Rojo Mayor's Office (more) > Puerto Rico > Cabo Rojo: El Combate
    787-851-1025
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    ciudadcaborojo.net
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    Rd 110 Km 10 Gate 5 Ramey.
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    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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