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Mayagüez Puerto Rico Map

Explore Mayagüez, 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 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

How to Use This Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Map

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

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

Latitude	18.203335
Longitude	-67.14617
Population	90,228
Density	1093.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Code	682

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About Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

Mayagüez is a locality in Mayagüez County, Puerto Rico, United States. It has a population of 90,228. The population density is 1093.5 people per km². Mayagüez is located at 18.2033°N, 67.1462°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone. ZIP code: 682.

Mayagüez presents a striking silhouette against the horizon, where the land yields to the expansive blue of the Bahía de Mayagüez. It lies 4.6 miles north-northwest of Hormigueros, PR (from Hormigueros, PR: bearing 344°T), and is situated 8.1 miles north of Cabo Rojo. The Río Yagüez serves as a vital artery, cutting through the urban landscape and guiding the flow of life toward the salt-kissed air of the coast. To the east, the elevation climbs toward Cerro Anterior, providing a natural anchor for the terrain, while the nearby Quebrada del Oro offers a subtle contrast to the flat, maritime edges of the district. Within the urban grid, the greenery of Parque Suau provides a quiet refuge, a place where the humidity of the tropical afternoon is tempered by the shade of mature vegetation. The light here has a particular quality at dusk, turning the harbor waters into a sheet of hammered copper before the quick, velvet descent of night.

History lingers in the architecture of Mayagüez, which was officially founded in the mid-eighteenth century by a group of settlers who recognized the potential of this fertile coastal plain. The settlement evolved from a modest agrarian outpost into a significant port, its development inextricably linked to the maritime trade that defined the era. Over the decades, the character of Mayagüez was shaped by a diverse influx of immigrants, each adding a layer to the social and structural foundation of the place. This heritage remains evident in the grid of its older streets and the enduring resilience of its public plazas, where the echoes of colonial-era commerce still inform the modern layout of the center.

Industry and education define the contemporary pulse of Mayagüez, serving as a dual engine for its regional prominence. The presence of the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez stands as a cornerstone of intellectual life, drawing students to its rigorous engineering and agricultural programs that have long influenced the technical landscape of the island. Beyond the ivory towers, the economy is sustained by a blend of manufacturing and service sectors that leverage the proximity to the coast for logistics and trade. Infrastructure improvements have modernized the transit corridors, facilitating the movement of goods and people while supporting the daily operations of a population that balances traditional work ethics with the evolving demands of a globalized market.

Culture in Mayagüez finds its most vibrant expression in the shared rhythms of community life and the celebration of regional identity. Sports occupy a significant place in the public consciousness, with college teams and local athletic organizations drawing fervent crowds that fill the air with a distinct, collective energy. Annual festivals transform the streets into galleries of sound and color, reflecting a heritage that is deeply rooted in the local experience. Residents often venture beyond the immediate perimeter to enjoy the natural features of the region, whether seeking the tranquil waters of Laguna Joyuda or traversing the path of the Vereda Caracol. While the pace of life remains steady, the influence of figures such as the renowned musician José Feliciano, who hails from these parts, serves as a quiet reminder of the creative spirit that thrives within the boundaries of Mayagüez.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Unknown Local Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 007° N
Parque de Pequeñas Ligas (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 127° SE
Bosque Estatal de Boquerón (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 219° SW
Río Hondo Community Forest (Local Resource Management Area) — 2.1 mi, 160° S
Reserva Natural Caño La Boquilla (State Conservation Area) — 2.4 mi, 312° NW
Caño la Boquilla Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.4 mi, 312° NW
Laguna Joyuda Natural Reserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.8 mi, 205° SW
Reserva Natural Laguna de Joyuda (State Conservation Area) — 4.8 mi, 205° SW
Bosque Estatal de Maricao (State Resource Management Area) — 5.3 mi, 114° SE
Laguna Cartagena National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 13.6 mi, 170° S · 540 acres
Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 185° S · 5,583 acres
El Yunque National Forest (National Forest) — 41.9 mi, 072° E · 29k acres

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