Humacao Puerto Rico
Humacao is known as “the Pearl of the East,” “the gray city,” and “the bone-gnawers”. The patron saint is Our Lady of Immaculate Conception and the Catholic church is dedicated to the Sweet Name of Jesus. Humacao is located on the east coast of Puerto Rico and is part of the eastern coastal valleys. It is bordered by the municipalities of Naguabo on the north, Yabucoa on the south, and Las Piedras on the west, and to the east by the Vieques Passage.
Humacao has several natural attractions, one of which is the Humacao pterocarpus forest, declared a natural reserve in 1986. There are also many beaches, which have made the area very attractive for tourism. Palmas del Mar, a resort complex located in the area, is visited by many local and foreign tourists. Punta Santiago is another attractive area, with a public beach, a resort, and a variety of restaurants.
Humacao is known as “the Pearl of the East,” “the gray city,” and “the bone-gnawers”.
Enjoy the environment at its purest in the Humacao Nature Reserve. This 3,000-acre protected area is not just visited by outdoor enthusiasts, it’s a haven for a variety of birds, fish, and wildlife. A network of swamps, bogs, lagoons, and beaches crisscrosses the reserve, and hiking and cycling trails make it easy to explore. You can rent bikes by the hour from Morillo Cycle, or if you’re in the mood for an aquatic adventure, stop by Water Sports and Eco-Tours to rent kayaks, paddleboards, and paddleboats.
For a fun-in-the-sun day at the beach, plant yourself at Punta Santiago beach, a conveniently located spot that offers plenty of parking and is walkable to nearby restaurants and bars.
Cayo Santiago, a cay located roughly half a mile offshore from Punta Santiago, is part of the municipality of Humacao. While the small island is uninhabited by humans, it is home to more than 1,000 free-roaming Rhesus monkeys. The animals were first brought to Isla de Mona from India in 1938 for scientific research purposes; they have since lived here for generations and are still studied today. While the island is off-limits to visitors, you can schedule a guided excursion with Kayak Monkey Island to view the primates frolicking, fighting, and playing from the water.
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