Mayagüez

Travel Guide

Plaza Colon
Mayaguez
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria
Plaza Colon
Christopher Columbus Statue showing a statue or sculpture and a fountain

Take a city break to this lively municipality in western Puerto Rico that offers a wide selection of attractions in a friendly city center.

Mayagüez is the third-largest city in Puerto Rico. It packs in several attractions for anyone visiting the island’s western coast. See shows in charming theaters, relax in European-style plazas and wander around American-influenced malls in a welcoming city with an international feel.

Marvel at the city’s remarkable recovery. Most of Mayagüez was destroyed in an earthquake in 1918, so the city stands today as a relatively modern development, emerging from that disaster.

Relax in Plaza de ColonOpens in a new window for a sense of the city’s atmosphere and charm. This social hub features the Christopher Columbus Statue that commemorates the explorer’s arrival to western Puerto Rico.

One side of the plaza is dominated by the stunning Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, an impressive pastel yellow church that was built in the 18th century. Head to the other side of the square to discover another of the town’s highlights, the Teatro Yaguez. Watch a range of performing arts shows in this gorgeous Baroque-style venue, which was built in 1909.

Meet both cute and fearsome animals in Mayagüez Zoo, the island’s only zoo. The zoo is divided into displays from the savannah and the forests of Africa. Explore a bird sanctuary and a butterfly house in this expansive attraction.

Relax in the gardens of the Tropical Agriculture Research Station, where exotic trees grow on the grounds. Wander through bamboo plantations or gaze up at tropical fruit trees in this spacious arboretum area.

The Mayagüez Mall is a popular spot with locals. Browse a huge number of shops and dine in restaurants serving Puerto Rican dishes and American classics.

Fly into Eugenio Maria de Hostos Airport in Mayagüez from San Juan or drive to the town in about 2.5 hours. Visit in spring, between March and June, to enjoy warm days without the crowds of winter. Many of the attractions in the city are close together and can be visited while walking around the center.

Where to stay in Mayagüez

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Colombia

While Colombia isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Colon and Mayagüez Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Colombia
Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria

Cárcel

While visiting Cárcel, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza Colon and Yaguez Theater.

Cárcel
Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino by IHG
Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino by IHG
3.5 out of 5
2701 Highway #2 Hostos Avenue, Mayagüez
$156 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$173 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Mayagüez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,064 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. Casino is excellent. Safe property, police on site."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Holiday Inn Mayaguez and Tropical Casino by IHG
Tryp by Wyndham Mayaguez
Tryp by Wyndham Mayaguez
3 out of 5
11 CALLE SANTIAGO RIERA PALMER, Mayagüez
$150 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$164 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Mayagüez. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (762 reviews)
"Lo único que no me agradó es el aire acondicionado que se apaga automático y prende es muy ruidoso y no puedo dormir."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Tryp by Wyndham Mayaguez
Hotel Colonial
Hotel Colonial
2 out of 5
Calle Iglesia 14 Sur, Mayagüez
$89 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$95 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Mayagüez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"One day stay. Very comfortable. Good price"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hotel Colonial
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Boulevard 402
Boulevard 402
3 out of 5
Calle Alemañy #35, Apt 402, Esquina Arroyo Mestre, Mayagüez, Mayagüez
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly apartment in Mayagüez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Yaguez Theater and ...
"Property was clean, quit that’s all we needed for our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2024

Boulevard 402
Boulevard 107
Boulevard 107
2 out of 5
37 Cll Alemañy, Mayagüez, Mayagüez
Stay at this apartment in Mayagüez. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Yaguez Theater and Catedral de Nuestra Senora de la Candelaria are ...
"Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2024

Boulevard 107
Boulevard 104
Boulevard 104
3 out of 5
Calle Alemañy #35, Apt 104, Esquina Arroyo Mestre, Mayagüez, Mayagüez
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Mayagüez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Yaguez Theater and Catedral de Nuestra ...
"Comfortable apartment, towels and sheets were clean and bed was comfy. The overall cleanliness was not good. Kitchen counter, floors and bed headboard were dirty. Wiping down everything would have made a great difference."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2021

Boulevard 104
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mayagüez

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5 - Excellent 39%
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4/5 - Good

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Plaza

4/5 - Good

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Nice city center

4/5 - Good

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Mayaguez is nice on christmast. Definily will come back to town but not to the hotel

4/5 - Good

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In my opinion, needs a more specific sign to indicate drivers where to turn to get to the resort.

3/5 - Okay

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The hotel was good but the rooms where small and the beds where to small for a couple. It was not evident on the reservation that the beds where full not queen size. Will not reserve again.

2/5 - Disappointing

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They don’t have any activity for Adults or kids I expend more money in food and transportation

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