Coamo is a municipality and the third oldest city of Puerto Rico, famous for its small historic downtown and its warm springs known as the Baños de Coamo. The city is located on the island's southern Caribbean coast in the Porta Caribe tourism region.

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Coamo is in the southern region, though not on the coast. It is famous for its hot springs and high mountain peaks. Coamo has its pueblo with a historic Roman Catholic church and a Spanish-style recreational plaza. Streets run perpendicular to the plaza and are dotted with quaint shops.

18°4′48″N 66°21′29″W

Map of Coamo

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

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• 18.078375-66.3600681 Coamo Pueblo (downtown Coamo). 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)

• 18.081-66.356392 Iglesia San Blas de Illescas, 9B Cll Obispo Salamanca, ☏ +1 787-825-7006. Construction on the church began in 1661; it has since been judged "one of the most important works of religious architecture in Puerto Rico". (updated Apr 2022)

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• 18.037778-66.3738971 Baños de Coamo (Coamo Hot Springs), Carr. 546 Km 1.7, ☏ +1 787-825-6668, [email protected]. Monday - Saturday 6AM-8PM. Discovered in 1847, these hot springs are a popular attraction. (updated Apr 2022)

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Go next[edit]

• Aibonito
• Barranquitas
• Juana Díaz
• Orocovis
• Ponce
• Salinas
• Yauco