Maricao Puerto Rico Map
Maricao, Puerto Rico — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Maricao, Maricao County.
Interactive Map of Maricao, Puerto Rico
| City | Maricao |
| State | Puerto Rico (PR) |
| County | Maricao |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) |
| Latitude | 18.18079 |
| Longitude | -66.9799 |
| Population | 826 |
| Density | 191.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Maricao, Puerto Rico
Maricao is a locality in Maricao County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 826. The population density is 191.8 people per km². Maricao is located at 18.1808°N, 66.9799°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 18079.
Maricao rises from the embrace of Puerto Rico's central mountain range, a verdant tapestry woven from emerald forests that spill down steep, dramatic slopes. It lies 20.5 miles south-east of Aguadilla, PR (from Aguadilla, PR: bearing 146°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north of Sabana Grande. Here, the air itself carries a damp, earthy perfume, a constant reminder of the abundant rainfall that nourishes the lush landscape. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in fractured beams, illuminating the rich, dark soil and the vibrant hues of tropical flora. The terrain is a symphony of inclines and descents, where streams carve their way through the rugged terrain, their murmurs a constant, soothing presence. The character of Maricao is one of quiet resilience, a place where nature's grandeur dictates the pace of life, and the pervasive humidity lends a soft, diffused quality to the light, especially in the late afternoons. This mountainous heartland has long been shaped by the cultivation of coffee, a legacy that imbues Maricao with a distinct economic and cultural identity. The rich volcanic soil, ideal for growing the prized Arabica bean, has sustained generations of farmers, their livelihoods inextricably linked to the cycles of planting, harvesting, and roasting. Echoes of this history are present in the weathered facades of old coffee haciendas, some now reclaimed by the encroaching jungle, others repurposed, yet all bearing witness to a bygone era of prosperity. Beyond coffee, the municipality’s natural beauty has become a significant draw, with its cascading waterfalls and the Reserva Natural Guajataca providing sanctuaries for both wildlife and those seeking solace in the wild. The very essence of Maricao is a testament to its enduring connection with the land, a place where tradition and the untamed spirit of the mountains converge.
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About This Maricao Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Maricao, Puerto Rico with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Maricao and Maricao County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Maricao is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Maricao is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
