Guánica Puerto Rico Map

About Guánica, Puerto Rico

Guánica is a locality in Guánica County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,136. The population density is 804.7 people per km². Guánica is located at 38.7946°N, 106.5348°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 653.

Guánica unfolds under a sky that often burns a brilliant, unyielding blue, a stark contrast to the ochre and muted green of its arid landscape. The land here is a study in resilience, a dry forest that whispers secrets of survival to the constant trade winds that sweep in from the Caribbean Sea. Jagged limestone outcrops, bleached by centuries of sun, punctuate the terrain, offering glimpses of hidden coves and the relentless glint of turquoise water. The air itself carries a dry, mineral tang, a constant reminder of the island’s sun-drenched southern coast, and in the late afternoon, shadows begin to lengthen, painting the parched earth in deepening shades of violet and rust. This sun-baked stretch of Puerto Rico has a history deeply intertwined with the sea and the land's limited bounty. Guánica’s early economy was shaped by sugar cane, its fields once stretching across the fertile river valleys, a testament to human endeavor against the dry climate. Today, while the grand haciendas are largely gone, the echoes of that agricultural past linger, a quiet hum beneath the modern pulse of tourism drawn to its pristine beaches and the protected waters of the Guánica State Forest, a vital sanctuary for endemic flora and fauna. The distinctive character of Guánica is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the rhythm of life seems to move with the slow, deliberate pace of the sun’s daily arc.

About This Guánica Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guánica, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.794595, -106.534838. 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 Guánica and Guánica County.

Detailed location data for Guánica includes the ZIP code (653), telephone area code (787, 939), county seat of Guánica 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 Guánica is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.