Hormigueros

Hormigueros is a town and one of the smallest municipalities of Puerto Rico, located on the island's southwestern coast in the Porta del Sol tourism region. The small town is mostly known for its Basilica and for its curious name which translates to "ant hills".

Understand

Hormigueros has an area of 11 square miles divided into 6 barrios, including the barrio referred to as Pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic minor basilica, and a main recreational plaza.

Get in

• San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
• Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
• Ponce: Mercedita Airport

See

• 1 Hormigueros Pueblo (downtown Hormigueros). See the historic Roman Catholic church which was elevated to minor basilica, the 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. (updated Apr 2022)