Naguabo, Puerto Rico

(nah-GWAH-bo)

Naguabo is known as "El Pueblo de los Enchumbaos" (the town of the soaked ones). Naguabo was founded in July 15, 1821. Derives its name from a local Indian Chief Naguabo.

Naguabo is located in the east coast of the island, north of Humacao; south of Río Grande and Ceiba; and east of Las Piedras.

There are many well-known "naguabeños", among them:

• Pedro C. Timohee
• Orlando Rodríguez Cabreras
• Arturo Gallardo Woods
• former first lady Inés María Mendoza
• composer Pedro Flores
• comedian Ramon del Rivero "Diplo"
• singer Carmen Delia Dipini
• Tito Henriquez

Naguabo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):

Accommodations

• Casa Cubuy Bed and Breakfast (Small Inn), (787) 874-6221
  
• Casa Flamboyant (Guest House), 787-874-6074
  
• Playa Hucares Getaway (Rental), (732) 536-8996
  

Festivals and Events

• Festival de Diplo - June
  
• Festival del Chapin - June
  
• Fiestas del Carmen - July
  
• Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - October
  Every year, Naguabo celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 874-3040
• Semana de Pedro Flores - March
  

Symbols

Anthem: Hacia el este de las Islas Antillanas...

Education

There are 13 public schools in Naguabo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast from weather.com

Map References

Coordinates: 18.2194° N, 65.7367° W

ZIP Code: 00718, 00744

Driving Distance from San Juan: 34.9 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 19 minutes