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Arecibo Puerto Rico Map

Explore Arecibo, Puerto Rico, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Arecibo, Puerto Rico

How to Use This Arecibo, Puerto Rico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Puerto Rico or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Arecibo.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Arecibo
State	Puerto Rico (PR)
County	Arecibo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico)

Latitude	18.472445
Longitude	-66.715731
Population	128,203
Density	1001.6 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	612
Area Code	787, 939

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About Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Arecibo is a locality in Arecibo County, Puerto Rico, United States. With a population of 128,203, Arecibo is a major urban centre in Puerto Rico. The population density is 1001.6 people per km². Arecibo is located at 18.4724°N, 66.7157°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 612.

Arecibo unfolds where the land meets the sea, defined by the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic tides against the jagged coastline. It lies 20.3 miles east of Isabela, PR (from Isabela, PR: bearing 95°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Hatillo. The Río Santiago carves its path toward the water, acting as a vital artery that has long shaped the low-lying terrain and the fertile soil of the surrounding plains. To the south, the distant profile of the Montañas Guarionex rises against the horizon, providing a silent, blue-tinted backdrop to the coastal expanse. Near the shore, the small, solitary form of Roca Resuello marks the transition between the solid earth and the vast, shifting blues of Puerto Arecibo, where the salt-heavy air carries the scent of brine and damp earth through the streets.

Founders of Arecibo established their presence on land historically inhabited by indigenous populations, eventually formalizing the settlement during the Spanish colonial era. The development of the locale was tied closely to the mastery of the landscape, as settlers utilized the proximity of the river and the coastal access to build a foundation for trade and agriculture. Over the centuries, Arecibo evolved from a modest outpost into a significant center of commerce, surviving the shifts of colonial administration and the transition to modern governance. The history of the place remains etched into the layout of the old squares and the weathered facades of buildings that have witnessed the slow, inevitable movement of generations.

Economic life in Arecibo has historically drawn strength from the convergence of industrial activity and the natural bounty of the region. While the infrastructure supports a blend of manufacturing and local commerce, the town also serves as a hub for educational pursuits, with various institutions providing the necessary training for the local workforce. Beyond the industrial zones, the proximity to the Cambalache State Forest and the basin of Quebrada La Regadera highlights the importance of environmental stewardship to the regional economy. Residents often look toward the distant waters of Lago Dos Bocas to understand the broader water management systems that sustain the agricultural and domestic needs of the wider area.

Cultural life in Arecibo centers upon the Plaza Luis Muñoz Rivera, a space where the rhythm of daily existence slows to match the pace of the afternoon sun. The community celebrates its identity through annual festivals that honor local traditions, often accompanied by the vibrant sounds of island music that carry well into the evening. While the area is known for its connection to scientific discovery, the daily reality is one of quiet professional dedication and a deep, unspoken pride in the coastal character of the region. Visitors and locals alike often find themselves walking the waterfront, observing the way the light catches the waves, a simple act that binds the people of Arecibo to the enduring beauty of their geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 296° NW
school playground (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 264° W
Caño Tiburones Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.6 mi, 097° E
Reserva Natural Caño Tiburones (State Conservation Area) — 1.8 mi, 088° E
Forest Legacy Program acquisition - Finca North Inv. & Prop., Inc (State Conservation Area) — 4.6 mi, 186° S
Cueva del Indio Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.9 mi, 076° E
Bosque Estatal de Cambalache (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 115° SE
Bosque Estatal de Río Abajo (State Resource Management Area) — 7.2 mi, 173° S
Cavernas del Río Camuy (State Park) — 11.0 mi, 218° SW
El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 12.7 mi, 113° SE · 29k acres
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 44.6 mi, 222° SW · 5,583 acres
El Toro Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 58.2 mi, 103° E · 10k acres

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