Naguabo

(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.

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Cayo Santiago (Photo: Maria Ximena Hernandez)

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):

Cubuy
Daguao
Duque
Húcares
Santiago y Lima

Maizales
Mariana
Peña Pobre
Pueblo
Río Blanco

Things to See and Do In Naguabo

Want to know what to see and do in Naguabo? Discover few ideas for exploring and enjoying the city.

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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