Puerto Rican typical sweets kiost

The "Pueblo" of Cabo Rojo has a vast choice of restaurants offering succulent dishes with fresh seafood and the bonus of colorful sunsets. If you happen to visit a couple of pueblos towns in Puerto Rico you will notice that there is a Plaza in each. At the Plaza people gather to talk to friends, sit down for a little rest from shopping around the small family owned stores around the town. Usually the Fiestas Patronales are held at the plaza and some concerts and town festivities are also held here throughout the year. At the plaza you will always find the town's catholic church, the flags of Puerto Rico and the town and some symbolic statue of an important historic personality for the town.

Los Morrillos Lighthouse Museum

The Lighthouse was constructed in 1882 by the Spaniards. Los Morrillos Lighthouse is one of the most popular attractions of Cabo Rojo, a series of massive reddish limestone cliffs that drop more than 200 feet into the deep purple-blue sea. The immense red stone cliffs are very impressive. Once you climb the hill you can enjoy breathtaking views of a beautiful crescent shape bay beach with calm, blue clear waters. This often secluded bay at the Lighthouse is perfect for families and couples seeking relaxation. El Faro is functional today and it provides protection and guidance to the ships surrounding the area.

Shoenstatt Shrine

Shoenstatt Shrine, is a sanctuary of peace and located at Pr#100, Km 5.3 interior, is open daily from 6 am to 8 pm. Holly Mass every Sunday at 12 md. The movement is named Schoenstatt (which means "beautiful place"), after a small village close to the town of Vallendar near Koblenz in Germany. Schoenstatt emphasizes a strong devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, upholding her as a perfect example of love and purity. Schoenstatt seeks to invite the Blessed Mother of Jesus Christ into the home by establishing a spiritual Covenant of Love with her. It encourages its members to have the faith and purity of children, and to think of Mary as their mother.

Joyuda

Joyuda's beaches are great for snorkeling and kayaking since there are many areas with shallow waters so they are also very child friendly. Joyuda not only sports beautiful beaches, but Joyuda is famous for the best seafood in Porta del Sol, Puerto Rico.

Joyuda's is home to more than 50 seafood & criollo restaurants along the coast. It is best known as the "Seafood Mecca" of Puerto Rico. Some of the best known restaurants are Tino's Restaurant, Perichi's Restaurant, Vista Bahia Restaurant, Pino's Restaurant... If you want to eat light and grab a drink, good choices are El Gatito and Los Flamboyanes.

A little more inland you will find the picturesque El Galeon de Puchi, a hughe 15th Century Galleon prototype where you will enjoy excellent food and music. Upstairs you will find an open terrace with bar and tables.

San Miguel Arcangel Catholic Church

Constructed from 1771-1783, is located between Barbosa and Ruiz Belvis streets. Inside are stored birth certificates of Ramon Emeterio Betances, Salvador Brau and Pirate Cofresí. In the main entrance to the church, Betances declared Free child slaves baptism them. This action doubled the child's price from 25 pesos to 50 pesos. Daily Mass services offered Monday thru Friday 6:30 am and 7:30 pm. Saturday Service offered at 5 pm and Sunday Services offered 7 am, 9 am, 10:30 am and 7:30 pm.

Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero

Farmer's market was remodeled and inaugurated July 18, 2003 offering visitor's a clean, air conditioned structure with proper lightning and lots of vendor's. Open Monday -Saturday from 6 am to 6 pm. Open Sunday's from 6 am to 12 md. These beautiful "Plaza" received the Certificate of Merit" offered by the American Institute of Arquitects (AIA) for its beautiful design.