Why go
- City and municipality in Puerto Rico.
- Served by Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ).
History
Mayagüez is the ninth-largest municipality in Puerto Rico. It was founded as Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria de Mayagüez, and is also known as La Sultana del Oeste, Ciudad de las Aguas Puras, or Ciudad del Mangó. On April 6, 1894, the Spanish Crown granted it the formal title of Excelente Ciudad de Mayagüez. Mayagüez is located in the center of the western coast on the island of Puerto Rico. It has a population of 73,077, and it is the principal city of the Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Mayagüez–Aguadilla, PR Combined Statistical Area.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 2 routes: New York, Orlando
- Spirit Airlines NK (A319, A320) · 1 route: Fort Lauderdale
- United Airlines UA (737-800, 737-900) · 1 route: Newark
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 1 route: San Juan
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAZ has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. San Juan).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Mayaguez. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.