History

Fajardo was founded in 1772. It was originally named Santiago de Fajardo.

Flag
It's a tricolor triband. The upper one is gules (red), symbolizing the color of the shield's border. Silver (white), the center one, standing for the color of the main pieces that appear in the shield and the crown. Azure (blue), the lower one, represents the color of the sky and the sea of Fajardo. Centered is the Coat of Arms of the village (villa) in natural colors.

Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms is formed as a square with a rounded base and stamped at the top with a crown mural of three towers. It has for support, two dolphins and underneath the base a banner with the inscription "FAJARDO DE SANTIAGO".

Barrios (Districts/Wards)

• Cabezas
• Demajagua
• Florencio
• Naranjo
• Quebrada Fajardo
• Quebrada Vueltas
• Río Arriba

Geo/Topography

• Fajardo River
• Aguas Buenas Gorge, Fajardo Gorge, Juan Diego Gorge and the Mata Redonda Gorge
• Aguas Prietas and Grande lagoons

Economic

Industrial
Cigars, furniture, metal and electronic components.

Tourism

Fajardo is popular among tourists, especially local tourists, because of its seafood, hotels, closeness to the small islands of Palomino, Icaco and Palominito, and the many daily trips that are available to Vieques and Culebra, both by boat and by the four airlines that serve Fajardo Airport: Air Culebra, Air St. Thomas, Isla Nena Air and Vieques Air Link.

Fajardo's perfect beaches are bounded by calm, clear water ideal for snorkeling, Seven Seas Beach, offers plentiful water sports facilities, offshore points for sailing, snorkeling and plenty of scuba diving.

Landmarks and places of interest

• Bioluminiscent Lagoon
• Fajardo Airport
• Old Fajardo Sugar Cane Refinery
• Icacos & Palomino Keys
• Las Cabezas de San Juan
• Marina Isle
• Natural Reserve Las Croabas
• Puerto del Rey Marina

Festivals and events

• Bicicletada Fajardeña - April
• Kite Festival - April
• Kelly Cup Sailboat Regata - April
• Bomba & Plena Festival - May
• Patron Festivities Santiago Apóstol - July
• Paradise Fiesta - August
• Cocolía Festival - November

Sports

Fajardo in the past was home to a BSN basketball team, the Cariduros De Fajardo. Edgar Leon and Georgie Torres were two of the most famous players to play for that franchise.

Notable "Fajardeños"

• Carlos Arroyo - NBA basketball player
• John John Molina - multiple time world boxing champion.

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