Tequesta is an incorporated village in Palm Beach County, Florida, located at the northern tip of the Miami metropolitan area, making it the northernmost municipality in that region. With a population of 6,158 at the 2020 census, it is a compact, coastal community whose identity is tied to the waterways that frame it. The village takes its name from the Tequesta, the Native American tribe that originally inhabited the region, and its location reflects that deep history. Tequesta sits near the Loxahatchee River, one of Florida's notable river systems, and close to the Jupiter Inlet, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, a regional landmark, stands nearby, anchoring the area's maritime identity and drawing visitors to the inlet. Residentially, Tequesta blends established single-family neighborhoods with waterfront homes and condominium communities, giving the village a varied housing stock in a small, walkable footprint. Its position north of Jupiter places it close to that town's shopping, dining, and amenities while maintaining a quieter, village-scale character distinct from the busier South Florida coast. Public education is provided through the School District of Palm Beach County, with students attending schools that include campuses in nearby Jupiter, such as Jupiter Elementary, Jupiter Middle, and Jupiter High School. The village's proximity to the river, inlet, and ocean shapes both its lifestyle and its recreation. For residents, Tequesta offers the combination of a small-town coastal atmosphere, access to the Loxahatchee River and the ocean, and proximity to the larger communities of northern Palm Beach County and South Florida. It is a place where the region's development gives way to a quieter, water-centered way of life.