Cabo Rojo walking tour & city guide
A lighthouse on red cliffs and salt flats.
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Cabo Rojo, at Puerto Rico's southwest corner, has limestone cliffs, a historic lighthouse, pink salt flats and some of the island's most beautiful beaches.
The point
Los Morrillos Lighthouse stands on cliffs above the sea. Below it, Playa Sucia (La Playuela) is a stunning crescent beach. The salt flats nearby turn pink.
Boquerón
The fishing village of Boquerón is known for its lively weekend atmosphere, beach and oyster and seafood stalls.
Good to know
Cabo Rojo is about two and a half hours from San Juan by car, in the dry southwest corner of the island, where the sun shines more than anywhere else in Puerto Rico. The Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge protects the salt flats and their birds. Playa Sucia is reached by a dirt road and has no facilities, so bring water and shade. Weekends at Boquerón are lively, especially in summer, when locals arrive for oysters and music.
Top sights in Cabo Rojo
- 1
Los Morrillos Lighthouse
A lighthouse on cliffs.
- 2
Playa Sucia
A beautiful crescent beach.
- 3
Salt flats
Pink salt pans.
- 4
Boquerón
A lively fishing village.
- 5
Combate Beach
Known for sunsets.
Food markets & where to eat in Cabo Rojo
Boquerón
Oyster stands and seafood.
Combate
Beach restaurants.
Joyuda
A strip of seafood restaurants.
Food to try in Cabo Rojo
Fresh oysters
From Boquerón stalls.
Chillo frito
Fried red snapper.
Arroz con jueyes
Rice with land crab.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Cabo Rojo
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