Beginning in January of 2023, my wife Zoraida and I started visiting a different town in Puerto Rico every two weeks. That means that it will take us over 3 years to visit all 78 municipalities (taking into account unforeseen events such as climate and health issues. We started in the town of Carolina, going clockwise around the municipality of San Juan. Why didn't we cover San Juan (you might ask)? Because that's where Puerto Rico By GPS started, so we thought we could give it a rest and return in a near future as needed. As of June of 2025 we have covered 40 municipalities and the adventure continues.
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Get Our Exclusive Guide: “10 MISTAKES FIRST-TIME PUERTO RICO VISITORS MAKE” here: https://accrm.com/s/4849 Mayagüez, Puerto Rico sits on the island’s central west coast. It is known for fruit, culture, and one of the best engineering schools in the Caribbean. The city blends Spanish colonial style with a calm, small-town feel. If Old San Juan and Ponce had a slower cousin, this would be it. In this video, we explore Mayagüez at street level, without tours or time limits. Our visit starts in Plaza Colón, one of the most beautiful town squares in Puerto Rico. The square is framed by historic buildings that follow classic Spanish design. On the east side stands the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria Cathedral, a landmark that dates back to the 1700s. On the west end is the elegant Casa Consistorial, or City Hall. We also share clear parking advice, because parking in Mayagüez can be tricky if you don’t know where to go. We stayed in Cabo Rojo at I Love Combate Rooms & Suites, which made visiting Mayagüez easy. From there, we explored the city’s cultural side. One highlight was the Pilar Defilló Museum, tied to the life of Pablo Casals, one of the world’s greatest cellists. His work helped shape Puerto Rico’s classical music scene. We also drove through the University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, known as RUM. Its engineering program is famous, and even NASA recruits students from here. We finish with a look at the coast, historic buildings, and daily life in Mayagüez. This city has far more to offer than most visitors expect. We only scratched the surface, but we share what matters most. This video is made for independent travelers who want real places, clear directions, and honest insight. If you plan to explore western Puerto Rico at your own pace, Mayagüez deserves a full day on your map. And of course, as in all our videos, every attraction includes the GPS coordinates for your convenience. ================= CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 10:15 - Mayagüez Municipal Parking 10:42 - Christopher Columbus Square (Plaza Colón) 11:31 - Our Lady Of “Candelaria” Cathedral 11:57 - City Hall (Casa Consistorial) 16:03 - Pilar DeFilló Museum (Pablo Casals’ mother) 23:26 - Museum Hours and Phone Number 23:57 - University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez 25:04 - Franco’s Bakery 25:54 - U.S. Customs Building 26:13 - “Shorty” Castro Coastal Promenade 27:56 - Coming up ================= RELATED CONTENT Why I Do What I Do? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr0pHfFfMJM&t=66sæ La Vuelta Del Bobo”, A Traffic Jam That Puerto Ricans Actually Enjoy — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H434m-b9v7A&t=4s Does GPS Work In Puerto Rico? [Complete Guide] — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6N9CcvsEC0 Is Puerto Rican Food Any Good? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNtZz7j0NvE&t=8s Are Puerto Rican Beaches Any Good? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n6PatNovTI 7 Facts About Puerto Rico And The Puerto Ricans — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=138AF0oIB44 When Is The Best Time Of The Year To Visit Puerto Rico And Why? — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEWRwu3bfXQ&t=23s ================================ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/YouTubeSubscribe ========== HASHTAGS #cathedral #pablocasals #mayaguez #puertorico #orlandomergal =========== DISCLAIMER: DISCLAIMER The content provided by Puerto Rico By GPS is intended solely for informational and entertainment purposes. By viewing or relying on this content, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your actions and any associated risks. Puerto Rico By GPS, its owners, contributors, and affiliates make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or safety of the information provided. Under no circumstances shall Puerto Rico By GPS, or any of its representatives or publishers, be held liable for any loss, injury, accident, or damage arising directly or indirectly from the use or misuse of this content. ======================== ORDER OUR TRAVEL BOOKS “The Old San Juan Walking Tour” A step-by-step guide around Old San Juan presenting the city’s most important attractions. This book is available in traditional printed form and for the Amazon Kindle platform. It includes a detailed map showing each attraction with GPS coordinates and over 2 hours of video (only available to readers) that you can watch over and over again. ENGLISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/TheOldSanJuanWalkingTour “Puerto Rico Beach By Beach” A step-by-step guide to Puerto Rico’s most beautiful beaches. This book is available in traditional printed form and for the Amazon Kindle platform. It includes color photos of every beach, a detailed description and GPS coordinates so you’ll get there with ease, an online GPS map and an online video of each beach. ENGLISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/PuertoRicoBeachByBeach SPANISH: https://www.puertoricobygps.com/GuiaDelCaminanteDelViejoSanJuan