Espino Puerto Rico Map

About Espino, Puerto Rico

Espino is a locality in Añasco County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,196. The population density is 750.4 people per km². Espino is located at 18.2763°N, 67.1193°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Espino unfurls across rolling hills that gently descend towards the Caribbean Sea, a mosaic of verdant pastures and scattered homesteads under a sky that often burns a brilliant azure. It lies 10.7 miles south-south-east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 168°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north of Hormigueros. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the humid embrace of the tropics, thick with the scent of rich earth and the distant, salty tang of the ocean. Sunlight, when it breaks through the occasional cloud, paints the landscape in broad strokes of gold and emerald, highlighting the sturdy, low-slung houses with their terracotta roofs and the occasional flash of bougainvillea against whitewashed walls. The terrain itself is a study in gentle transitions, from the more fertile, cultivated slopes to the wilder, scrubbier outcrops that hint at the island's volcanic origins, a quiet beauty that seems to breathe with the slow pulse of the land. The history of Espino is deeply entwined with the agricultural rhythms of Puerto Rico, its economy historically rooted in the cultivation of sugarcane and, more recently, in the diverse produce that thrives under its benevolent climate. Generations have worked this land, their efforts shaping the very character of the place, a testament to resilience and a deep connection to the soil. While grand monuments are few, the true landmarks of Espino are the enduring traditions of its people and the vibrant spirit that infuses everyday life, from the lively chatter at the local colmado to the shared smiles of neighbors. The nearby coastline, though not always a public spectacle, whispers of the island's maritime heritage, a constant reminder of the sea's influence on the lives and livelihoods of those who call Espino home.

About This Espino Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Espino, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.276341, -67.119346. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Espino and Añasco County.

Detailed location data for Espino includes the ZIP code (00610), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Añasco County, and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Espino is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.