Pueblos in the South

Pueblo de los Tiznaítos

The coastal town between Guayama and Patillas — the Tren del Sur (historic excursion), the Punta Guilarte coast, one of the south's most intimate plazas, and a railroad heritage few towns preserve.

La Villa Añeja

One of Puerto Rico's oldest cities (1579) — the Baños de Coamo (historic hot springs), Iglesia San Blas, and the San Blas Half Marathon that moves the island every February.

Ciudad Bruja

The south's "Witch City" — Casa Cautiño's 19th-century architecture, the Centro de Bellas Artes, one of the south's best-kept historic plazas, and the coast right there at Pozuelo.

Pueblo de la Caridad

South coast between Yauco and Peñuelas. Protected bay, industrial ruins, and a town that rose after the earthquakes.

Pueblo de los Reyes

Puerto Rico's Three Kings capital. Every January 6 the entire town transforms into a national celebration.

Valle de los Flamboyanes

South coast between Guayanilla and Ponce. Tallaboa Bay, flame trees in bloom, and the country's sweetest mandarin oranges.

La Perla del Sur

The cultural capital of the south coast — neoclassical architecture, a world-class art museum, and a plaza that still throws a Sunday.

El Pueblo del Mojito Isleño

The south-coast town where mojito isleño was born — Las Salinas salt flats, the Playa Salinas fishing village, and the Olympic Training Center next door.

Pueblo de los Potros

Cradle of the Puerto Rican paso fino. Southern coastal town with horse and farming traditions.

Ciudad del Lago Toa Vaca

Mountain town above the south. Lake Toa Vaca, green mountains, and the jíbaro character of the cordillera.

El Pueblo del Café

Puerto Rico's coffee capital — coffee mountains, Italian-Corsican architecture inherited from 19th-century immigrants, and the southern Festival Nacional del Café.