Yabucoa, Puerto Rico

(yah-boo-KO-ah)

Yabucoa is known as La Ciudad de los Azúcar, Yabucoa was founded in 1793. Derives its name from a Taino Indian term, which means sitio donde se cultiva la yuca.

Yabucoa is located in the southeastern region, north of Maunabo; south of San Lorenzo, Las Piedras and Humacao; and east of Patillas.

The surrounding areas produces sugar cane.

There are many well-known "yabucoeños", among them: Santiago Vidarte, Antonio Ayuso Valdivieso, and Jaime Bague.

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

Restaurants

• El Nuevo Horizonte (Puerto Rican), (787) 893-5492
• Kiosko La Gozadera (Puerto Rican), (787) 893-5492
• Palmas de Lucia Restaurant (Puerto Rican), (787) 893-4423

Accommodations

• Parador Palmas de Lucia (Parador), 787-893-4423
  

Festivals and Events

• Festival del Azucar, Guarapo y Melao - May
  
• Festival del Campesino - October
  
• Festival del Carmen en la Playa Guayanes - July
  
• Festival de Quebradillas - September
  
• Festival Jibaro de Martorell - December
  
• Festival Playero - May
  
• Fiestas Patronales de los Santos Angeles Custodios - October
  Every year, Yabucoa celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 893-3000

Symbols

Anthem: Yabucoa es mi Pueblo...

Education

There are 23 public schools in Yabucoa, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast

Map References

Coordinates: 18.0506° N, 65.8794° W

Zip Code: 767

Driving Distance from San Juan: 39.8 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 8 minutes