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On September 20, 2017 Hurricane Maria struck the island of Puerto Rico. With an area of about 121.4 square kilometres (46.9 sq mi) Vega Baja is a municipality on the north coast with some barrios on the coast and others in more mountainous areas.
Located at the center of the Island’s north coast, Vega Baja is less than an hour from San Juan. Its Puerto Nuevo beach is among the Caribbean's safest. Vega Baja is known for its fertile plains, its rich history, beautiful beaches, and more.
Top ways to experience Playa Vega Baja and nearby attractions. Lagoon Cave and Secluded Beaches Tour in Puerto Rico. 14. Bus Tours. from. $145.00. per adult. Beach time with time to eat and relax. 1.
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- Hotels near Playa Vega Baja: (0.03 mi) Our beach house harbors a relaxed, soft, modern environment. (0.36 mi) Third Floor Beach Cottage, One Bedroo...
- Restaurants near Playa Vega Baja: (0.54 mi) Melao del Mar (6.63 mi) El Tren de Cano (0.69 mi) Zafra Melao Panaderia Cafe (0.68 mi) La Taberna Resta...
- Attractions near Playa Vega Baja: (0.05 mi) Puerto Nuevo Beach (0.59 mi) NaturHabitat Ecotours (0.77 mi) Escuela Puertorriqueña del Arte Ecuestre (...
Beaches. 7. Teatro America. Theatres. 8. Pantano Cibuco Natural Reserve. Nature & Wildlife Areas. Cibuco Natural Reserve is a natural swamp in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Home of a large number of species and plants.
Interactive map. Click on the map to display elevation. About this map. Name: Vega Baja topographic map, elevation, terrain. Location: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, United States ( 18.34249 -66.44900 18.49406 -66.34749) Average elevation: 256 ft. Minimum elevation: -10 ft. Maximum elevation: 879 ft. Other topographic maps.
Vega Baja was founded according to the historians in 1776. Its first name was Vega-Baxa del Naranjal de Nuestra Señora del Rosario. Don Antonio Viera, Settler Captain, was the spokesman who formally asked for the recognition of Vega Baja as a town. Don Manuel Negrón Benítez donated 200 acres for the construction of the town was.
Vega Baja has an area of 55.71 sq mi (144.3 km 2) divided into 14 barrios, including the barrio referred to as Pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic church, and a main recreational plaza. 18°26′46″N 66°23′15″W. Map of Vega Baja.
