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Puerto Rico's West Region



Hundreds of miles of coastline make this a popular beach region, most of the island's top beaches are located in this region. This region is known for its diving and world famous surfing. This is the perfect place to stay if you like the ocean, water sports, and plenty of sunshine.

The west region consists of 21 cities, island and islets:

Popular Attractions
  1. Mayaguez Zoo, Mayaguez
  2. Boqueron Beach, Cabo Rojo
  3. Rincon Lighthouse. Rincon
  4. Guanica Dry Forest, Guanica
  5. La Parguera, Lajas



Did You Know?

Puerto Rico’s rum industry benefits from the U.S. cover-over program, which returns federal excise taxes collected on rum sales to the island, helping to support the local economy.