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Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

(ke-brah-DEE-yahs)

Quebradillas is known as La Guarida del Pirata (the pirate’s
hideout) and La Ciudad del Cooperativismo (the cooperativism city).
The town was founded in 1823 by Felipe Ruiz. This town derives its name from the
large amount of streams that run through the town. The name literally means
“small streams”.

Quebradillas is bordering the Atlantic Ocean,
north of San Sebastián; east of Isabela; and west of Camuy.

Quebradillas is home of one of the 20 designated forest reserves in Puerto
Rico. The Guajataca State Forest, an example of Puerto Rico’s more unusual
topography. Karst country as it is known, is characterized by haystack-shaped
hills and sinkholes. Over 40 walking trails, 25 miles of
maintained footpaths through the karst region. Take expressway 52 and Route
2 to the road 446 exit between Quebradillas and Isabela
(787) 890-4050; (787) 890-2050.

Northwest of Quebradillas lies beautiful Guajataca Beach, with its
white sands, wild and deep waters. Perfect for sunning and collecting shells.
You can also visit Lago Guajataca (Guajataca Lake), another
beautifull spot and a lovely place for hiking.
This man-made lake (2.5 mi/4 km long) was completed in 1929 by the Puerto Rico
Electric Authority. Built primarily as a water reservoir, the lake was created
by damming the River Guajataca.

There are many well-known quebradillanos, among them:
basketball player Raymond Dalmau.

Quebradillas is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):

• Cacao
• Charcas
• Cocos
• Guajataca
• Pueblo
• San Antonio
• San José
• Terranova

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Festivals and Events

• Carnaval del Guajataca – February
• Festival de Chiringas – February
• Fiestas Patronales de San Rafael Arcangel – October
  Every year, Quebradillas celebrates a patron saint festival, San Rafael Arcangel. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions.
  (787) 895-3088
• Velorio de Reyes – January

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Demographics *

Population
23,638

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 22.68 sq mi

Density: 1,025.50 per sq mi

Median Age: 41.8

Sex: 52% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$10,085

Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $17,425
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 46.7%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
8,229
Housing units density:
474.2 (2013)

Persons per household: 2.82

High school grad or higher: 73.8%

Marital status: 41% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted – Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.

** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18. 4739° N, 66.9386° W

Zip Code: 678

Driving Distance from San Juan: 70.1 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Quebradillas

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Updated April 11, 2020

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Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

Puerto Hermina Ruins

Legend has it this historic port was a popular hideout and smuggling spot for pirates.

Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

Guajataca Lake

An unnatural lake in a naturally beautiful setting.

Quebradillas, Puerto Rico

Puente la Bellaca (La Bellaca Bridge)

This former railroad bridge was named after the great river that once flowed below it.

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Isabela, Puerto Rico

La Cara del Indio

La Cara del Indio honors the Taíno chief who fought bravely against the Spanish invasion of Puerto Rico.

1 mile from Quebradillas

Isabela, Puerto Rico

Tunel de Guajataca

This former sugarcane transport tunnel is now a portal to a lovely beach.

2 miles from Quebradillas

Camuy, Puerto Rico

Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento La Piedra (The Stone Church)

This memorial to a family’s dead son has survived a century of hurricanes and earthquakes.

5 miles from Quebradillas

Puerto Rico

Palacete los Moreau

This 20th-century mansion plays a key role in one of Puerto Rico’s greatest novels.

8 miles from Quebradillas

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