Lajas
in Lajas Barrio-Pueblo of Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.050 and -67.059 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 2' 59" and W -67° 3' 33"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:01 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:05 am and 6:47 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-21.882 and 114.132 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
North West Cape
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Puerto Rico in Caribbean

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Puerto Rico.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Puerto Rico. Last Update: 2024-04-23 08:18:23

Delve into Lajas

Lajas in Lajas Barrio-Pueblo (Lajas Municipio) with it's 5,255 habitants is a town located in Puerto Rico about 69 mi (or 111 km) south-west of San Juan, the country's capital town.

Time in Lajas is now 11:01 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Puerto Rico with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Lajas, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Puerto Rico is Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport in a distance of 15 mi (or 25 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Colonial City of Santo Domingo in Dominican republic at a distance of 74 mi (or 118 km). We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: San German, Cabo Rojo, Sabana Grande, Hormigueros and Maricao. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 83 °F

Morning Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 66%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 55% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Wednesday, 24th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

28°C (82 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

PARADOR VILLA PARGUERA

Address
5,2 mi
ROAD 304 KM 3.4 LA PARQUERA
00667 Lajas
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel Oasis

Address
2,4 mi
Luna Street 72
00683 San German
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Nautilus Hotel

Address
5,3 mi
Calle Angel Luis Lopez
00667 Lajas
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Villa Del Rey

Address
3,9 mi
Road 361 Km 0 8 Camn Alto
00683 San German
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Parador Villa Del Mar

Address
5,3 mi
Ave Albizu Campos 3 La Parquera
00667 Lajas
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TURTLE BAY INN

Address
5,3 mi
STREET 6 NO 153 LA PARGUERA
00667 LAJAS
Puerto Rico

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

A Little City with A Big History: San German, Puerto Rico

Published: September 28, 2014
Length: 19:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EAVZ Films

A Mini Documentary about a small city located in the Caribbean on the island of Puerto Rico, called San German. A brief history lesson from some local Historians from San German, Puerto Rico,...


Ruta de San Germán Mountain Bike Park

Published: December 06, 2014
Length: 46:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: francis lugo

Esto es un pedasito de la Ruta de San Germán Mountain Bike Park en el Retiro.


Pantomima Como Dijistes- Christine D'Clario

Published: December 23, 2012
Length: 18:11 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: xGabyMiax

Pantomima hecha por mi! Segundo Culto de Jovenes en nuestra iglesia Ministerio Rompiendo Barreras, Casa de Nuevos Comienzos en San German, PR. Primera vez que hago una sola! Fue una ...


Mami Misa 19abr2009

Published: May 07, 2009
Length: 29:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Raymond Falcon-Lugo

Misa y Funeral de Aurea E. Lugo Quinones en San German (17 & 19 de abril 2009) Mass and Funeral of Aurea E. Lugo Quinones in San German (April 17 & 19, 2009) Previous Mass in Parroquia...


Ramon Torres Representante Distrito 20

Published: February 08, 2012
Length: 23:00 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Brian Barber

Ramon Torres abriendo actividad en Comite PPD San German.


Another Day's Burial @ La casa de la awela de Burus

Published: November 10, 2008
Length: 36:15 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: ZaldelaOstia

Depues de Mayawes pa San German, Another Day's Burial Jodiendo un rato con la Awela de Burus, A.D.B de la Metro pal West.


Highlights: Cangrejeros 79 vs Atleticos 89 @ San Germán

Published: March 15, 2010
Length: 43:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: cangrejerossanturce

Ante una entusiasta concurrencia se celebró un excelente partido entre los Atléticos de San Germán y los Cangrejeros de Santurce. Los Atléticos lograron la victoria con marcador de 89 por...


SAN 94 - SGE 79 @San Germán 4-24-14

Published: April 25, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cangrejerossanturce

Un dominio total durante los cuarenta minutos de partido fue lo que tuvieron los Cangrejeros de Santurce cuando visitaron a los Atléticos de San Germán. Al sonar la chicharra final la ventaja...


PolyJazz @ Relevo Por La Vida 2015

Published: February 28, 2015
Length: 52:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Conjunto Popular Inter

PolyJazz fue parte de Relevo Por La Vida 2015 en la universidad Interamericana de San Germán. Buscanos en Facebook: ...


Kayaking Team-La Parguera, Puerto Rico-(GoPro Hero3+Black Edition)-Rafael Roldan (part1)

Published: September 08, 2014
Length: 48:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rafael Roldan

Follow us in a kayak trip in La Parguera Puerto Rico along the Kayaking Team of Ponce recorded with a GoPro Hero3+ Black Edition, led by Richard Negron. Travel thru "mangles"(man-glehs), swim...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

WNNV

WNNV is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish News/Talk format. Licensed to San German, Puerto Rico, it serves the southwestern Puerto Rico area. The station is currently owned by Siembra Fertil P.R. , Incorporated.

Located at 18.0689, -67.0483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Radio stations in Puerto Rico

WBSG

WBSG is a radio station broadcasting a Spanish language News/Talk radio format. Licensed to Lajas, Puerto Rico, it serves all of Puerto Rico. The station is currently owned by Perry Broadcasting Systems. The WBSG call letters were assigned by the Federal Communications Commission on November 22, 2006.

Located at 18.0364, -67.0828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
News and talk radio stations in Puerto Rico, Radio stations established in 1974

Church San Germán de Auxerre

Church San Germán de Auxerre is a Roman Catholic parish church located in San Germán, Puerto Rico overlooking the main plaza of the town. Spanish settlers founded San Germán parish in 1510 and built the first permanent church in 1688. Puerto Ricans repaired and reconstructed the church between 1717 and 1739 after it had suffered earthquake damage. Between 1834 and 1897, new repairs were made to the building, and in 1920, the tower was rebuilt after the 1918 earthquake.

Located at 18.0823, -67.0437 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
National Register of Historic Places in Puerto Rico, Properties of religious function on the National Register of Historic Places in Puerto Rico, Roman Catholic churches in Puerto Rico, San Germán, Puerto Rico, Spanish Colonial architecture in Puerto Rico

Lajas Valley

The Lajas Valley is located in southwestern Puerto Rico, within the municipalities of Lajas, Cabo Rojo, Guánica, and Sabana Grande. It is surrounded by the Cordillera Central and the Santa Marta hills to the north, the Sierra Bermeja (a small range in Lajas and Cabo Rojo), the Boqueron Bay in Cabo Rojo, and Guánica Bay. Its large extension and fertile soil has made it a good place for agriculture. However, it is one of the driest places of Puerto Rico, making irrigation necessary.

Located at 18.0147, -67.0664 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Geography of Puerto Rico, Lajas, Puerto Rico

Arquelio Torres Ramírez Coliseum

The Arquelio Torres Ramírez Coliseum is a sports arena in San Germán, Puerto Rico. It has capacity for 5,000 spectators. It has recently been remodeled in preparation for the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games. The basketball club Atléticos de San Germán host their home games at the Coliseum.

Located at 18.0781, -67.0303 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
San Germán, Puerto Rico, Indoor arenas in Puerto Rico, 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games venues


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
লাজাস, Лахас, لاخاس، پورٹو ریکو, 拉哈斯