CABO ROJO
Called "El pueblo de Cofresí", Cabo Rojo
was founded
in December 17, 1771 by Nicolás Ramírez Arellano and Miguel de
Muesas.
Attractions & Sights
Museo de los Próceres
www.caborojo.8k.com
787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
Mon 8am-3:30pm, Tue-Fri 7am-4pm, Sat-Sun 8am-4:30pm.
A sculpture exhibition of national leaders, an Indian Culture
gallery, Puerto
Rican contemporary artists and painting
collection, theater for plays and
conferences.
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Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel
787-851-1283, 787-255-3435FX
This church is located just off the Plaza. Construction
began in 1785, and it
was expanded in 1843.
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Plaza de Recreo de Cabo Rojo
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787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
The town's main square and also the resting place
(unique in Puerto Rico) of a
national patriot:
Dr. Ramón Emeterio Betances.
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Car Rental
Budget
787-254-4570, 787-254-4570FX
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm.
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Events
International Light Tackle
10/02/2003 - 10/05/2003
787-851-8880, 787-254-3748, 787-255-6820FX
International blue marlin fishing competition sponsored by
Club Deportivo del
Oeste and the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.
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International Triathlon
03/24/2003 - 03/24/2003
www.caborojo.8k.com
787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
Held in Joyuda sector of Cabo Rojo.
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Patron Saint Festival
09/26/2003 - 10/05/2003
www.caborojo.8k.com
787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
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Information
Cabo Rojo Mayor's Office
home.coqui.net/mcr/
787-851-1025, 787-851-3388FX
Mon-Fri 8am-noon, 1pm-4:30pm.
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Cabo Rojo Tour Guides
www.caborojo.8k.com
787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
Mon-Sat 8am-4:30pm.
Tour guides are available free of charge upon request.
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Públicos
Línea Caborrojeña
787-851-1252, 787-723-9155SJ
Mon-Sat 7am-5pm.
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Trolley
Cabo Rojo Trolley
www.caborojo.8k.com
787-255-1560, 787-255-1580, 787-255-1560FX
By reservation only.
Visits to El Faro, museums and the city of Cabo Rojo.
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Beaches
El Combate
Photos courtesy of Ozayas
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Photos courtesy of Ozayas