Abacoa is a community in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida, in the southwest corner of Jupiter.
[2] The name derives from that of a village of the Jaega tribe of Native Americans, who were present in the area at the time of Spanish contact.
[3] Since 2002, Abacoa has hosted the annual Fiesta Maya, based on the traditions of the highland Guatemala town of Jacaltenango, with the participation of the local Jacaltec community as well as students from Florida Atlantic University's Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.
Palm Beach County runs magnet schools for students with specialized interests and abilities.
The closest commuter rail station is a 15-minute drive away in Mangonia Park and the train there goes to the Miami International Airport.
The closest intercity rail is Brightline in downtown West Palm Beach, a 25-minute drive, which travels between Miami and Orlando.
An AMTRAK station is also available in West Palm Beach, with direct trains connecting to Tampa, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and New York City.
Abacoa is also home to Roger Dean Stadium, which is located near the Town Center part of the community, an urban open air street with multiple restaurants.
All houses are built from concrete blocks and the roofs may be tile, metal, or asphalt shingle, depending on the neighborhood.