'''Mayaguez''' is one of the largest cities on the West side of the island of Puerto Rico. From there you can travel by ferry to the Dominican Republic.

Get in

Take Route 2 to get there by car. Mayaguez also has a local airport - which has daily flights to and from San Juan operated by American Eagle / American Airlines.

Get around

See

  • Mayaguez Zoo. ake Route 108 past the University, then turn right at the sign for the zoo.. e-Su 8:30AM-4PM. The zoo contains a nice selection of animals which are divided into two groups, the African Forest and the African Savannah. The zoo was recently renovated and it is well kept. A favorite feature of the zoo is the bird sanctuary where you go into a open outside room with a netting ceiling where colorful tropical birds and parrots are free to fly and hang out with you. (Note this closes before the zoo itself.) You may see friendly iguanas walking by seeking a cool shaded spot.</do>

  • '''University of Puerto Rico - The Mayaguez Campus''' is the college of Arts and Sciences. It has a renowned engineering school with companies recruiting graduates from the mainland United States.
  • Do

    Buy

  • Mayaguez is similar to most U.S. cities in that you will find stores such as Sears, Wal-Mart, and KMart.
  • Eat

  • Chain restaurants like Burger King, Taco Bell, Applebees, etc. can also be found here.
  • '''Pizza Circo''' found in Mayaguez Mall, turn left at Wal-Mart.
  • Drink

    Sleep

    Get out