Vega Baja
Vega Baja is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico along the island's Atlantic coast famous for its music and beaches.
Understand
[edit]Vega Baja has an area of 55.71 sq mi (144.3 km2) divided into 14 barrios, including the barrio referred to as Pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic church, and a main recreational plaza.
Map of Vega Baja
Get in
[edit]- San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
- Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
- Ponce: Mercedita Airport
Get around
[edit]See
[edit]- 1 Vega Baja Pueblo (downtown Vega Baja). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.
Do
[edit]- 1 Reserva Natural Pantano Cibuco, PR-692 (The reserve can be accessed from PR-692), contacto@vegabaja.gov.pr. This natural reserve is good for bird-watching. It's a natural habitat for many species of fish and birds.
- 2 Playa Puerto Nuevo (Balneario de Puerto Nuevo), Puerto Nuevo, ☏ +1 787-650-3590. Scenic beach in Puerto Nuevo with a natural pool created by natural limestone seawalls.
- 3 Roca Norte Outdoor Climbing Gym, 51 Calle 6B Bo Monserrate, ☏ +1 787-242-0863, info@rocanortepr.com. 7:30AM-7:00PM. Learn to rock climb in Vega Baja with Roca Norte PR.