Salinas (Puerto Rico)

municipality in Puerto Rico

Salinas is a coastal town and municipality of Puerto Rico located along the island's Caribbean coast. It is often referred to as Puerto Rico's fishing capital, and the town is renowned for its seafood and a special sauce known as "mojo isleño".

Understand

Salinas has an area of 69.7 square miles divided into 6 barrios, including the barrio referred to as Pueblo with the municipal buildings, a Roman Catholic church, and a main recreational plaza.

Get in

  • San Juan: Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
  • Aguadilla: Rafael Hernández Airport
  • Ponce: Mercedita Airport

Get around

See

  • 🌍 Salinas Pueblo (downtown Salinas). See the historic Roman Catholic church, Spanish-style recreational plaza, and the municipal buildings surrounded by streets and shops.
    You can drive around the pueblo or park your car and walk around the square and into the plaza. The Spanish law, which regulated life in Puerto Rico in the early 19th century, stated the plaza's purpose was for celebrations and festivities.     (updated Apr 2022)

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