Punta Caracoles
Punta Caracoles is a cape in Arecibo, Northern Coast. Punta Caracoles is situated nearby to the locality Jarealito, as well as near Monte Grande.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Arecibo Lighthouse and Cueva del Indio.
Arecibo Lighthouse
Photo: Darwininan, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Arecibo Lighthouse & Historical Park is a historic lighthouse located in the city of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. It is also known as Los Morrillos Lighthouse and is as a monument to Puerto Rico's complex history under Spanish colonial rule. Arecibo Lighthouse is situated 3 km west of Punta Caracoles.
Cueva del Indio
Cave
Cueva del Indio is a seaside cave located along limestone cliffs in Islote, Arecibo along Puerto Rico's Atlantic coast. The cave and its surroundings are protected by the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources as the Cueva del Indio Nature Reserve. Cueva del Indio is situated 3½ km east of Punta Caracoles.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bajadero.
Bajadero
Quarter
Bajadero is a community in the municipality of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,710. Three barrios border each other and each contains a section of the community. Bajadero is situated 7 km south of Punta Caracoles.
Punta Caracoles
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Arecibo, Northern Coast, Puerto Rico, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
18.48939° or 18° 29′ 22″ northLongitude
-66.67351° or 66° 40′ 25″ westElevation
10 metres (33 feet)Open location code
77CMF8QG+QHGeoNames ID
4563222
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