Photos of Plaza de Cabo Rojo, PR Places to Visit / See in Puerto Rico

Cabo Rojo's Recreation Plaza

Where Good Friends Meet

Come to the Plaza and try many of the traditional sweets of Puerto Rico and have the best cup of Cafe con Leche in town (Guaranteed!!) The Plaza is the place where good old friends meet to talk about family, the highlights of their day and to play a good game of dominos; the favorite pastime among the "abuelitos" grandpas in town. Go to the Plaza at night and see how time seems to have stood still where getting together with family, looking at the stars, talking and laughing is still the favorite pass time and hobby among locals.

Traditional Candy at the Plaza of Cabo Rojo. The Plaza is the center of history, the home of the "fiestas patronales", music, traditions, religion, yummy sweets, shopping, limbers, cafe con leche "cappuccino".

Yummy Piragua. Friendly Cabo Rojo Visitor Don't leave town without trying a piragua, a typical refreshing desert made of shaved ice and delicious syrups in a variety of tropical fruit flavors.

yummy limber You have to try some of the traditional "dulces" (candy) of Puerto Rico and learn "how sweet it is to be loved by Cabo Rojo". If you love JAVA (coffee) make sure you ask for a cappuccino (cafe con leche) I guarantee you it is the best cup of coffee in town topped with whipped cream and a whole stick of cinnamon for a special touch.

Image Preview Don't be shy to say hola and stand around a group of old friends playing dominoes with much gusto (excitement). Many towns in Puerto Rico still have managed to keep the simple things in life at the center of their everyday life such as simply spending time with friends and family.

Cabo Rojo Lights

A great time to go to the plaza is on the evening, it seems to look at its best, the lights give the plaza and the church a glowing look. You will find families gathered around and sitting on benches, kids having fun and feeding the many pigeons on the ground.

So if you come visit Cabo Rojo, please do take the time to visit the Plaza on an afternoon or cool evening.

Historical Monuments at the Plaza

Ramón Emeterio Betances Monument

The Recreation Plaza is named after him. Ramon Emeterio Betances was born in Cabo Rojo, PR. Betances was an abolitionist and medical doctor. Betances is recognized for the fight of the independence of Puerto Rico. The ashes of Betances are in this monument.

Ramon Emeterio Betances Monument in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico

San Miguel Arcangel Catholic Church San Miguel Arcángel Catholic Church

The church of the town took about 10 years to be constructed and it was finished by 1783. Come to the Plaza and see the beautiful architecture of the church with beautiful doorways that lead into the church that locals have attended and cherished for centuries. In front of this church Ramon Emeterio Betances gave liberty to children who were slaves that were brought for baptism. The prices for the slaves were 25 pesos, once baptized the cost for the slaves were doubled at 50 pesos.

Salvador Brau Monument, Cabo Rojo, PR Salvador Brau Monument

(1842 - 1912) Salvador Brau was named the Chronologist of Puerto Rico. He was a poet, historian, and sociologist and journalist. He published the "La Historia de Puerto Rico" (The History of Puerto Rico in 1904. Salvador Brau was born in Cabo Rojo in 1842. Nació en Cabo Rojo en el 1842. This monument is among the tallest in Puerto Rico.

Obelisco

The Obelisco is one of the first constructed monuments in the Antilles was dedicated to the founders of the town of Cabo Rojo. (you can see it towards the back of the photo on right)

The Plaza is a place filled with history, and friendliness. You will feel the energy, happiness and simplicity that the residents live by when you come to visit us at the Plaza. We hope you come around an afternoon or evening for a nice cup of coffee.