Category: Los Pueblos

Los Pueblos de Puerto Rico – the Towns of Puerto Rico

Adjuntas
Aguada
Aguadilla
Aguas Buenas
Aibonito
Añasco
Arecibo
Arroyo
Barceloneta
Barranquitas
Bayamón
Cabo Rojo
Caguas
Camuy
Canóvanas
Carolina
Cataño
Cayey
Ceiba
Ciales
Cidra
Coamo
Comerío
Corozal
Culebra
Dorado		 Fajardo
Florida
Guánica
Guayama
Guayanilla
Guaynabo
Gurabo
Hatillo
Hormigueros
Humacao
Isabela
Jayuya
Juana Díaz
Juncos
Lajas
Lares
Las Marías
Las Piedras
Loíza
Luquillo
Manatí
Maricao
Maunabo
Mayagüez
Moca
Morovis		 Naguabo
Naranjito
Orocovis
Patillas
Peñuelas
Ponce
Quebradillas
Rincón
Río Grande
Sabana Grande
Salinas
San Germán
San Juan
San Lorenzo
San Sebastián
Santa Isabel
Toa Alta
Toa Baja
Trujillo Alto
Utuado
Vega Alta
Vega Baja
Vieques
Villalba
Yabucoa
Yauco

Humacao Puerto Rico

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Humacao Town plaza

La Perla del Oriente Humacao is a picturesque town located in the eastern region of Puerto Rico, known for its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Nicknamed the “La Perla del Oriente”, Humacao is a vibrant community with a deep cultural heritage, celebrated annually during its Patron Saint Festival. Founded in 1722, Humacao has a long and storied history, with its early roots tied to the Taíno people who first inhabited the region. The town’s name, derived from the Taíno word “Jumaca,” is a testament to its indigenous past. Over…

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Lares Puerto Rico

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Ciudad de los Patriotas Lares is a town located in the central-western region of Puerto Rico. It is also known as the “Ciudad de los Patriotas” or the “City of the Patriots” due to its rich history of resistance and revolutionary movements. Lares was founded on April 26, 1827, by Francisco de Sotomayor and Pedro Vélez Borrero. Lares is best known for the Grito de Lares, a significant event in Puerto Rican history that occurred on September 23, 1868. The Grito de Lares was a call for independence from Spanish…

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Jayuya Puerto Rico

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La Capital Indigena Jayuya is a charming mountain town located in the central region of Puerto Rico. This municipality is also known as “La Capital Indigena” or “The Indigenous Capital” due to its rich Taino heritage. Jayuya was founded on June 27, 1911, and since then, it has become a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful scenery, cultural festivals, and historical landmarks. Jayuya is known for its coffee plantations, which produce some of the best coffee in Puerto Rico. In fact, the town hosts an annual coffee festival called…

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Adjuntas Puerto Rico

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The City of the Sleeping Giant Adjuntas, also known as “La Ciudad del Gigante Dormido” (The City of the Sleeping Giant), is a picturesque town located in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico. Founded in 1815, the town has a rich history and culture, as well as stunning natural beauty that makes it a popular tourist destination. The nickname “The City of the Sleeping Giant” comes from the shape of the mountain range that surrounds the town, which resembles the silhouette of a sleeping giant. The town’s founding date…

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Catano Puerto Rico

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Catano Puerto Rico

Catano Puerto Rico is unique for many reasons. It is the smallest city on the island, at only five square miles of territory (12.5 km2), but has a big influence on the local culture. Located across the bay from San Juan, the capital city of Puerto Rico, and bordered on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean, the city has long been an important port and access point for the island. The city of Catano was originally founded in the late 1920s and named after its founder, Hernando de…

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Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico

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LOS MORRILLOS LIGHTHOUSE CABO ROJO

Cabo Rojo Puerto Rico is one of the most scenic areas on the island with its quaint towns and remote beaches. The city’s name, which means “Red Cape” in English, is derived from the reddish salt flats and pink-tinged seaside cliffs the area is known for. Located on the coastline of the southwest corner of the island, the area holds a variety of natural wonders that are perfect for sightseeing and outdoor activities. Founded in 1771, the city has a simple yet rich culture. The heart of the city is…

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Isabela Puerto Rico

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jobos beach isabela puerto rico

The beach town of Isabela Puerto Rico has become a premiere tourist destination on the island for the wide variety of attractions available for many different types of travelers. The area encompasses a wide variety of terrains, including coastal flats, forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, cliffs, and caves, making it an ideal place for any type of adventure. Also known as the “Garden of the Northwest” for the kaleidoscope of wild tropical flowers that grow in the region, the area is considered one of the most beautiful places on the island.…

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Aguada Puerto Rico

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The western coastal valley region of Puerto Rico is home to the charming seaside city of Aguada. Officially founded in 1526, it has great historical significance as port for ships traveling from South America to Spain. Many rivers, including the Río Cañas, Río Culebra, Río Culebrinas, Río Grande, Río Guayabo, and Río Ingenio flow through its territory into the Mona Passage to the Atlantic Ocean. The city has seen nearly continuous population increases since its founding. Some of this has been attributed to the desertions of crew members and soldiers…

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Hatillo Puerto Rico

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Festivals of the Masks

Located on the northern coastal plains of Puerto Rico, the seaside town of Hatillo is a tranquil community of undulating hills and rambling ranches. The village was founded in 1823 by Canarian immigrant Agustín Ruiz Miranda with the stipulation that part of the land be used for public buildings and wide streets with the rest sold or used for homes. These conditions were met and the resulting town is unlike any other in the world. Today, the town is a hub of Puerto Rico’s dairy industry, making the region the…

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Loiza Puerto Rico

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loiza vejigantes

Located 20 minutes east of the Puerto Rican capital of San Juan on the northeastern coast, the town of Loiza is unlike any other part of the country. Known as “The Capital of Traditions,” the town is one of the most culturally rich areas of Puerto Rico. Here, you can see how African-influenced traditions have shaped the music, food, and art of the region over the years. Loiza’s rich African heritage can be traced to the Nigerian slaves of the Yoruba tribe that were brought to the region in the…

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