Maricao is a town located in Puerto Rico. It serves as the second-least populous municipality in the territory and is situated at the western edge of the Cordillera Central mountain range.
The town is characterized by its hilly terrain and is centered around a small square. Geographically, it is positioned north of San Germán, Sabana Grande, and Yauco; south of Las Marías and Lares; southeast of Mayagüez; and west of Adjuntas. The municipality consists of seven barrios, including Maricao Pueblo.