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Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico Map

Explore Cabo Rojo, 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 Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

How to Use This Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Cabo Rojo, 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 Cabo Rojo.

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

Latitude	18.086626
Longitude	-67.145735
Population	9,122
Density	1511.1 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	00623
Area Code	787, 939

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About Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo is a locality in Cabo Rojo County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,122. The population density is 1511.1 people per km². Cabo Rojo is located at 18.0866°N, 67.1457°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 00623.

Cabo Rojo defines itself through an intricate landscape where the earth meets the sky in a quiet, sun-drenched expanse. It lies 3.9 miles south-southwest of Hormigueros, PR (from Hormigueros, PR: bearing 198°T), and is situated 2.8 miles east-northeast of Puerto Real. The terrain is characterized by the low, steady rise of the Cordillera Sabana Alta just two miles away, which commands the horizon with a stoic presence. Water shapes the periphery of the land, as the tides of Puerto Real pull at the shoreline three miles distant. The local environment is defined by the unique presence of Quebrada Las Tunas, a valley basin that cuts directly through the heart of the terrain. Visitors often find themselves wandering within the protected boundaries of Unknown Local Park, an area that preserves the natural integrity of the soil and sky.

Cabo Rojo carries the weight of a long, industrious history that has seen the land transition through various agricultural and maritime phases. The local economy persists by drawing from the resources of the earth and the surrounding coastal proximity, maintaining a rhythm that prioritizes endurance over rapid expansion. While the presence of the distant Bosque Estatal de Boquerón offers a lush contrast, the immediate vicinity remains focused on traditional trades and small-scale enterprise. Residents often look toward the nearby Laguna Joyuda, an essential feature of the local geography that has influenced settlement patterns for generations. The legacy of the area is reflected in the steady, patient work of those who labor in the fields and workshops that occupy the surrounding plains.

Cultural life in Cabo Rojo pulses with the distinct vitality of a people who feel deeply connected to both their immediate surroundings and the wider world. The community maintains a strong identity, often gathering at landmarks that anchor their sense of place, such as the distant, shimmering silhouette of Cayo Ratones visible across the water. Life moves at a deliberate pace, punctuated by the occasional excursion along the Vereda Helechal, located nine miles away for those seeking a deeper communion with the terrain. While the town does not center its identity on the fame of individuals, the collective spirit remains rooted in the local traditions that define the Boricua experience. The golden light of late afternoon often settles over the valley, casting long shadows that emphasize the humble beauty of the everyday architecture.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — locality lies within
Parque Tuto Mendoza (Local Park) — 0.4 mi, 281° W
Bosque Estatal de Boquerón (State Resource Management Area) — 2.4 mi, 248° W
Reserva Natural Finca Belvedere/ BE de Boquerón (State Conservation Area) — 3.0 mi, 259° W
Laguna Joyuda Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 3.1 mi, 321° NW
Reserva Natural Laguna de Joyuda (State Conservation Area) — 3.1 mi, 321° NW
Bosque Natural de Boquerón Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.5 mi, 211° SW
Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 156° SE · 540 acres
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 6.9 mi, 191° S · 5,583 acres
Bosque Estatal de Maricao (State Resource Management Area) — 7.5 mi, 041° NE
Cavernas del Río Camuy (State Park) — 27.1 mi, 049° NE
El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 45.0 mi, 062° NE · 29k acres

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