Quebrada Puerto Rico Map

About Quebrada, Puerto Rico

Quebrada is a locality in Camuy County, Puerto Rico, United States. It is a small community with a population of 571. The population density is 998.1 people per km². Quebrada is located at 18.3566°N, 66.8321°W. It observes the Atlantic Standard Time — no DST (America/Puerto_Rico) timezone.

Quebrada unfolds across a landscape sculpted by the persistent kiss of tropical rains, where verdant hills, cloaked in a dense, emerald foliage, gently slope towards the distant murmur of the sea. It lies 11.1 miles south-west of Arecibo, PR (from Arecibo, PR: bearing 224°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-east of Lares. The air here carries the humid, earthy scent of damp soil and blooming hibiscus, a constant reminder of the island's vibrant life. Sunlight, filtered through the broad leaves of banana trees and the intricate lace of flamboyant blossoms, paints shifting patterns on the winding roads that trace the terrain. In the late afternoon, the light softens to a warm, golden hue, bathing the rolling countryside in a tranquil glow, and the distant, rhythmic chirping of coquis becomes a pervasive soundtrack to the quietude. The heart of Quebrada beats with a resilience born of its agricultural roots, where sugarcane once dominated the fertile plains and the echoes of its harvest still linger in the collective memory. Today, the local economy finds its pulse in a blend of small-scale farming, raising plantains and other tropical fruits, and a growing engagement with artisanal crafts, where the intricate weaving of straw and the vibrant strokes of local artists find their way to appreciative hands. This enduring connection to the land and its bounty has fostered a palpable sense of community, a steady, unhurried rhythm of life that prioritizes neighborly connection over the frantic pace of larger cities. The nearby Camuy River, a vital artery, has historically shaped the land and its people, its waters a constant, flowing presence that nourishes the soil and sustains the spirit of Quebrada.

About This Quebrada Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Quebrada, Puerto Rico — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 18.356616, -66.832121. 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 Quebrada and Camuy County.

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