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The zoo contains a nice selection of animals which are divided into two groups, the African Forest and the African Savannah. The zoo was renovated and it is well kept. A favorite feature of the zoo is the bird sanctuary where you go into an open outside room with a netting ceiling where colorful tropical birds and parrots are free to fly and hang out with you. (It closes before the zoo.) You may see friendly iguanas walking by seeking a cool shaded spot.
downtown Mayagüez
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.
The historic central plaza is a nice place to visit.
City Hall
facing east by the Plaza de Colón, dates from the Spanish colonial era. It was remodeled by the United States Army Corp of Engineers after the 1918 Mayagüez Earthquake. The project manager for the remodeling added a personal touch to the building: a spire resembling that of New York City's City Hall (since he was a New Yorker). The building is rather small, and mostly houses administrative offices.