2024 Map of Guanica

About this map

Guánica and its protected harbor serve as the focal point of this coastal survey, where the Río Loco meets the Bahía de Guanica. The landscape is defined by a series of saltwater lagoons and traditional salt production sites, including Salinas Fortuna, Salinas Providencia, and Salinas Las Pardas, illustrating the historical and economic importance of salt harvesting in this arid southern region. To the north, the terrain transitions into the fertile Valle de Lajas, while the southern coastline is punctuated by jagged points like Punta Brea and sheltered coves like Ensenada las Pardas. Named settlements such as Fuig, Sabana Montalva, and El Tumbao are connected by a network of routes including PR-116, showing the modern distribution of communities around the historic port. The map also identifies the Cementerio Municipal de Guánica and recreational landmarks like the Balneario de Caña Gorda.