Quick answer
- Where: Cabo Rojo municipality (southwest coast).
- Population (2020 Census): 47,158.
- From San Juan: about 2 h 36 / 174.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic.
- Directory: eat · stay · tours.
- Claim: add your business.
Cabo Rojo at a glance
| Best for | West-coast beaches, the Los Morrillos lighthouse area, and Boquerón day trips |
| 2020 Census population | 47,158 |
| FIPS (county-equivalent) | 72023 |
| From San Juan | about 2 h 36 / 174.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic |
| Directory | eat · stay · tours |
Cabo Rojo is a municipality of Puerto Rico known for Cabo Rojo’s southwest shore and Boquerón bay. Population is the 2020 Census municipio total (public aggregate). This page does not publish personal information about residents or officials.
1. Coast and landmarks
Cabo Rojo sits on Puerto Rico’s southwest corner. Visitors come for long Atlantic and Caribbean shorelines, the cliffs near Los Morrillos, and the Boquerón area. Swim only where conditions look safe, and check our beach conditions page when swell is up.
2. Day trip notes
The free-flow drive from San Juan is long (see the table). Many travelers base in the Porta del Sol west or pair Cabo Rojo with Lajas or Mayagüez. Use the driving distances tool before you chain stops.
3. Eat, stay, and tours
Browse Cabo Rojo directory hubs for restaurants, stays and tours. Listings grow as owners claim pages—if you run a business here, add it so travelers can find you.
Where to eat and stay
Browse places to eat · places to stay · tours · attractions. Island-wide: where to stay · restaurants.
Getting there
- Map: find Cabo Rojo on the interactive map.
- Distances: driving distances tool · ferry schedules for island hops.
List or claim your business
Run a restaurant, stay, tour or shop here? Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com so it appears in our directory hubs.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico?
Cabo Rojo is a municipality on Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. From San Juan: about 2 h 36 / 174.4 km free-flow (OSRM); allow more in traffic. See the map.
What is Cabo Rojo known for?
Best for: West-coast beaches, the Los Morrillos lighthouse area, and Boquerón day trips.
How do I list my business?
Use Add or claim your business on PuertoRico.com.
Sources we checked
Checked in November 2026. Where a fact could not be confirmed against a primary source, we removed it or said so.
Originally published on PuertoRico.com (2022-10-20). Reviewed and updated November 2026: facts were checked against the sources above.