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

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.

Get in

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

See

• 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. (updated Apr 2022)

Do

• 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. (updated Mar 2022)
• 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. (updated Mar 2022)
• 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. (updated Mar 2022)

Go next

• Manatí
• Morovis
• Orocovis
• Ciales